545 Beach Dr

2,848 Sq. Ft.
$1,861 / Sq. Ft.
2,848
Sq. Ft.
$1,861
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy this stunning beachfront home inside the Beach Drive gates. It features panoramic Monterey Bay views from Pebble Beach to Santa Cruz. This bright, spacious 5-bedroom plus a bonus room, 4.5 baths retreat is in the lovely coastal town of Aptos with all its great amenities, including shops and restaurants. This large beachfront haven features nearly a quarter of an acre of land and beach ownership to the mean high tide line. Hear the waves, see the shorebirds, and...Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy this stunning beachfront home inside the Beach Drive gates. It features panoramic Monterey Bay views from Pebble Beach to Santa Cruz. This bright, spacious 5-bedroom plus a bonus room, 4.5 baths retreat is in the lovely coastal town of Aptos with all its great amenities, including shops and restaurants. This large beachfront haven features nearly a quarter of an acre of land and beach ownership to the mean high tide line. Hear the waves, see the shorebirds, and enjoy direct private access to your own plot of sand next to the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Vaulted ceilings, tasteful decor, and lovely colors are featured in all the rooms. The kitchen features a breakfast bar and Viking appliances. The kitchen family room combination includes a fireplace, multiple sitting and dining areas and a soaring vaulted ceiling and access to the huge deck directly above the beach. 2-bedroom suites enjoy stunning ocean views. Expansive front Trex deck, interior private deck and top-floor private crow's nest deck with 360-degree view adjoining primary bedroom. Large metal tool chest in utility room. Wine fridge. Separate laundry room. Fabulous home for family, friends and business colleagues to gather and enjoy the breathtaking ocean views.
  1. Listed by Britt Haselton • DRE #01044187 • Brokerage DRE #01044187 • Haselton Properties • 831-234-0818

Property Details for 545 Beach Drive

MLS City Name
APTOS
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3
Cross Street
Rio Del Mar Blvd
LISTING UPDATED: 02/01/2026 12:20 AM

Property Details for 545 Beach Drive

StatusActive
MLS #ML82015042
Days on Compass201
Taxes-
HOA Fees$600 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1965
Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,932 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Haselton Properties, Britt Haselton, DRE #01044187
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Building Information for 545 Beach Drive

Stories-Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,932 SF

Payment Calculator

$27,789 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$25,826

Property Taxes

$1,913

HOA Dues

$50

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Property Information for 545 Beach Drive

Features
Room Information
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Living SqFt: 2848
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public, Water Softener - Owned
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Off-Street Parking
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area, Other
  • HOA Exists: 1
  • HOA Fee: $600
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Name: Rio Surf and Sand
Property Details
  • Area Text: Rio Del Mar/Seascape
  • Restrictions: None
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 545
  • Street Name: Beach
  • Street Suffix: Drive
  • Area ID: 48
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 2848
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 60
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RB
Location Information
  • Directions: Go through gates at end of Beach Drive and home is 9th home on the right.
  • Parcel Number: 043-152-36-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: APTOS
  • City Postal ID: 1
  • Postal Code: 95003
  • Elementary School District: 800
  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Foundation Pillars
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .23
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 545 Beach Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 24, 2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82015042

$5,299,000
Jan 23, 2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82015042

$5,299,000
Nov 14, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82015042

$5,995,000
Nov 14, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82015042

$5,995,000
Jul 17, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82015042

$6,993,000
Jul 17, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82015042

$6,993,000
Jul 17, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82015042

$5,995,000
Jul 17, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82015042

$5,995,000
Jul 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82015042

$5,299,000
Jul 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82015042

$5,299,000
Jun 17, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81997209

Jun 17, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81997209

$6,993,000
May 26, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #ML81997209

May 26, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #ML81997209

$6,993,000
Mar 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81997209

$6,993,000
Mar 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81997209

$6,993,000
Feb 3, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81979094

Feb 3, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81979094

$6,993,000
Sep 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81979094

$6,993,000
Sep 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81979094

$6,993,000
May 27, 2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81953679

$7,388,000
May 27, 2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81953679

Feb 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81953679

$7,388,000
Feb 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81953679

$7,388,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/24/2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82015042

$5,299,000
01/23/2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82015042

$5,299,000
11/14/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82015042

$5,995,000
11/14/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82015042

$5,995,000
07/17/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82015042

$6,993,000
07/17/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82015042

$6,993,000
07/17/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82015042

$5,995,000
07/17/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82015042

$5,995,000
07/17/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82015042

$5,299,000
07/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82015042

$5,299,000
06/17/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81997209

06/17/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81997209

$6,993,000
05/26/2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #ML81997209

05/26/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #ML81997209

$6,993,000
03/10/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81997209

$6,993,000
03/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81997209

$6,993,000
02/03/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81979094

02/03/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81979094

$6,993,000
09/05/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81979094

$6,993,000
09/04/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81979094

$6,993,000
05/27/2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81953679

$7,388,000
05/27/2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81953679

02/22/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81953679

$7,388,000
02/22/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81953679

$7,388,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 545 Beach Drive

Taxable ValueLand$1,387,031Additions$501,440Total$1,888,471
Tax Record2025$22,960 ($1,913 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,848 SqFtLot Size9,932 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965ZoningRBCountySANTA CRUZAPN043-152-36Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 545 Beach Drive

This home is within Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Aptos Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Aptos High School
Public9 to 12

Renaissance High Continuation School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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545 Beach Drive is a single family home for sale in Aptos, CA 95003. This property was listed for sale on July 17, 2025 by Haselton Properties, it's currently listed at $5,299,000. This listing's school district is Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Aptos Junior High School and Aptos High School. 545 Beach Drive is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 2,848 sqft single family home built in 1965.

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Listing Courtesy of Haselton Properties, Britt Haselton, DRE #01044187

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