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.
For sale
$8,250,000
543 Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
4beds
2,967sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
9,975 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$2,781/sqft
$58/mo HOA
What's special
Extraordinary beachfront residenceFour spacious bedroomsDedicated laundry roomParking for four carsPremium stone surfaces
- 86 days
- 759
- 41
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jack A. Burrows DRE #01509726 415-999-2205,
Compass 415-345-3000
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426150650
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Atrium, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Features: Sauna, Steam, Stone
Bathroom
- Features: Steam, Stone
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Island w/Sink, Marble Counter
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Beamed Ceilings
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Formal Entry, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Stone
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,967
- Total interior livable area: 2,967 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Level, Side By Side, Uncovered Parking Space, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Water
Lot
- Size: 9,975 Square Feet
- Features: Private, Other
- Topography: Coast
Details
- Parcel number: 04315238
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC, Heating
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $700 annually
Location
- Region: Aptos
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,781/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,558,539
- Price range: $8.3M - $8.3M
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 86 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Total actual rent: 0
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $8,250,000+415.6%$2,781/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/25/1999 | Sold | $1,600,000$539/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,558,539 +2% |
| 2025 | $29,968 +7.4% | $2,508,371 +2% |
| 2024 | $27,899 +1.7% | $2,459,187 +2% |
| 2023 | $27,427 +1.9% | $2,410,968 +2% |
| 2022 | $26,911 +2.2% | $2,363,694 +2% |
| 2021 | $26,341 +1.6% | $2,317,348 +1% |
| 2020 | $25,930 +1.8% | $2,293,586 +2% |
| 2019 | $25,478 +2.7% | $2,248,613 +2% |
| 2018 | $24,815 +0.8% | $2,204,523 +2% |
| 2017 | $24,618 +2.7% | $2,161,296 +2% |
| 2016 | $23,979 +0.5% | $2,118,918 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $23,867 +2.3% | $2,087,090 +2% |
| 2014 | $23,336 | $2,046,206 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,997,019 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,957,862 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,943,230 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,947,846 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,909,653 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,872,209 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,835,499 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,799,509 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,764,225 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,731,890 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,697,932 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,664,640 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,632,000 |
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