$8,250,000

Estimated payment $47,728/month

Total Views 1,593
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,967 Sq Ft
$2,781 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Atrium Room
  • Private Lot
  • Ocean View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

Welcome to the pinnacle of California coastal living at 543 Beach Drive, situated within the private gated community of Rio Surf and Sand. Redefined by a flawless renovation over the last three years, this extraordinary beachfront residence captures the essence of refined oceanfront luxury. Honed limestone floors run continuously throughout the home, uniting the sleek interior design with timeless durability. Designed with scale and dramatic light in mind, the generous public rooms feature an effortless open layout ideal for hosting grand gatherings or enjoying quiet, intimate evenings as the sun dips below the horizon. The main living space transitions naturally into a gourmet chef kitchen finished with custom cabinetry, premium stone surfaces, and top of the line stainless steel appliances. Drawing your gaze toward the ocean, expansive glass doors line the public spaces and open onto a spacious deck, creating a seamless connection between the home interior and the pristine shore below. Unlike standard waterfront properties, this residence offers the ultimate rare luxury: direct land ownership extending all the way to the high tide mark. Step directly off your private deck onto the soft sand of your own beach. Accommodations are exceptionally well appointed, featuring four spacious bedrooms along with three full baths and one half bath. The home boasts two luxurious primary suites, each complete with its own spa inspired ensuite bath and private steam sauna. Two additional guest bedrooms, a full guest bathroom, a convenient powder room, and a dedicated laundry room ensure absolute comfort for family and visitors alike. Outside, parking for four cars adds a rare level of convenience for a beachfront home, alongside ample storage for all of your beach toys and surfboards. Whether envisioned as a world class coastal sanctuary or a turn key retreat for gathering family and friends, this Aptos masterpiece presents an elevated lifestyle in one of California's most charming seaside communities. Secluded along the shores of Monterey Bay, Aptos offers a rare blend of relaxed sophistication and quintessential coastal charm with renowned restaurants and quaint local shops. Known for towering redwoods meeting the sea, a historic village feel, serene beaches, and scenic coastal trails, Aptos provides a tranquil coastal sanctuary just moments down the coast from San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

Listing Agent

Jack Burrows

Compass License #DRE #01509726 Listed on: 07/30/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,975 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot

HOA Fees

  • $58 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • Hills
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,967 Sq Ft Home
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Atrium Room
  • Stone Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Wine Refrigerator

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964 | Remodeled

Lot Details

9,975 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$58 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • View: Forest, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
  • Co List Office Mls Id: COMP12
  • Living Area: 2967
  • Efficiency: Appliances, HVAC, Heating
  • PictureCountPublic: 54
  • BridgeModificationTimestamp: 2026-08-14T15:34:24.652Z
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Beamed Ceilings
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Room Type: Atrium, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • RoomBathroomFeatures: Steam, Stone

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Level, Side By Side, Uncovered Parking Space, Side by Side, On Site (Single Family Only)

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 700
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Gated

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Private, Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.229
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9975.24
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Topography: Coast
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Green Features

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Existing Lease Type: Net

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 0.00

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $27,899 $2,508,371 $2,234,020 $274,351
2023 $27,427 $2,410,968 $2,147,271 $263,697
2022 $26,911 $2,363,694 $2,105,167 $258,527
2021 $26,341 $2,317,348 $2,063,890 $253,458
2020 $25,930 $2,293,586 $2,042,727 $250,859
2019 $25,478 $2,248,613 $2,002,673 $245,940
2018 $24,815 $2,204,523 $1,963,405 $241,118
2017 $24,618 $2,161,296 $1,924,907 $236,389
2016 $23,979 $2,118,918 $1,887,164 $231,754
2015 $23,867 $2,087,090 $1,858,817 $228,273
2014 $23,336 $2,046,206 $1,822,405 $223,801
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2026 07/30/26 For Sale $8,250,000 -- $2,781 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Grant Deed $1,600,000 First American Title Co
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $924,876 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $934,000 No Value Available
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Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 426150650

San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

APN: 043-152-38-000

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