Off market sep 2001 for $725K

$1,720,197

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,532/mo

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2,700

sq ft

540 MCDONALD Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1.3 acresLot Size

$637Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Barbara N Halstead •DRE #00922649 • Pavicich Realty

Contact: (408) 997-3777

Bought with David Mann •DRE #00491847 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML80137815

Redfin Estimate

$1,720,197

$995K since sold in September 2001$3,000 since October

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Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 540 MCDONALD Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80120742

Dec 15, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Sep 14, 2001

Sold

$725,000

$269/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80137815

Sep 14, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Aug 21, 2001

Sold

$725,000

$269/sq ft

Jul 5, 2001

Listed

$750,000

$278/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 22, 1985

Sold

$111,000

$41/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 27, 1979

Sold

$145,000

$54/sq ft

Public Records

May 11, 1977

Sold

$83,000

$31/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 19, 1976

Sold

$62,500

$23/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,592 (+7.8%)

$655,483 + $443,509

$1,098,992

2024

$11,682 (+1.6%)

$630,030 + $426,287

$1,056,317

2023

$11,502 (+1.8%)

$630,030 + $426,287

$1,056,317

2022

$11,296 (+2.8%)

$617,676 + $417,928

$1,035,604

2021

$10,987 (+1.5%)

$605,565 + $409,734

$1,015,299

2020

$10,825 (+1.7%)

$593,691 + $401,700

$995,391

2019

$10,641 (+2.6%)

$587,603 + $397,581

$985,184

2018

$10,374 (+0.7%)

$576,082 + $389,785

$965,867

2017

$10,299 (+2.7%)

$553,712 + $374,649

$928,361

2016

$10,028 (+0.7%)

$553,712 + $374,649

$928,361

2015

$9,959 (+6.0%)

$542,855 + $367,303

$910,158

2014

$9,393 (+15.9%)

$425,880 + $421,012

$846,892

2013

$8,105 (−0.6%)

$425,880 + $421,012

$846,892

2012

$8,153 (−10.4%)

$364,000 + $359,840

$723,840

2011

$9,099 (+1.3%)

$448,050 + $302,388

$750,438

2010

$8,985 (−0.3%)

$501,593 + $339,385

$840,978

2009

$9,009 (+2.5%)

$497,844 + $336,849

$834,693

2008

$8,785

$499,027 + $337,649

$836,676

Tax history for 540 MCDONALD Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,592 (+7.8%)

$655,483 + $443,509

$1,098,992

2024

$11,682 (+1.6%)

$630,030 + $426,287

$1,056,317

2023

$11,502 (+1.8%)

$630,030 + $426,287

$1,056,317

2022

$11,296 (+2.8%)

$617,676 + $417,928

$1,035,604

2021

$10,987 (+1.5%)

$605,565 + $409,734

$1,015,299

2020

$10,825 (+1.7%)

$593,691 + $401,700

$995,391

2019

$10,641 (+2.6%)

$587,603 + $397,581

$985,184

2018

$10,374 (+0.7%)

$576,082 + $389,785

$965,867

2017

$10,299 (+2.7%)

$553,712 + $374,649

$928,361

2016

$10,028 (+0.7%)

$553,712 + $374,649

$928,361

2015

$9,959 (+6.0%)

$542,855 + $367,303

$910,158

2014

$9,393 (+15.9%)

$425,880 + $421,012

$846,892

2013

$8,105 (−0.6%)

$425,880 + $421,012

$846,892

2012

$8,153 (−10.4%)

$364,000 + $359,840

$723,840

2011

$9,099 (+1.3%)

$448,050 + $302,388

$750,438

2010

$8,985 (−0.3%)

$501,593 + $339,385

$840,978

2009

$9,009 (+2.5%)

$497,844 + $336,849

$834,693

2008

$8,785

$499,027 + $337,649

$836,676

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.02 Acres

Year renovated

1976

Sq. Ft.

2,508

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

04127165

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.

Residential Agricultural District

To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (Minimum): 3
# of Baths (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Tubs, 2+ Stall Shower

Room Information
Formal Entry, Storage
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven (Self Cleaning), Oven Range (Built-In), 220 Volt Outlet

Interior Features
Laundry: In Garage, 220 Volt Outlet
Flooring: Hardwood (Partial), Tile, Carpet (Wall-to-Wall)

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Living Room, Wood-Burning, Fireplace Available

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Gas (Propane), Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Valley
Roof: Shake
Yard/Grounds: Other Livestock Permitted, Patio(s), Tennis Court(s) (Possible), Sprinkler(s) (Front), Sprinkler(s) (Rear), Sprinkler(s) (Auto)

Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Wood, Brick
Concrete Perimeter
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: In-Ground (Concrete), Sweep, Solar Cover, Not Heated, Cover

Property Features
Amenities: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Wet Bar, Bay Window
Communication: Cable TV Available
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,700
Security Features: Security Alarm (Owned)

Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 151173

Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Acres
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Acres
Zoning: RA

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation (Per Owner), Walls Insulated, Insulated Water Heater, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump

Water Information
Water: Heater (Gas), Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School: Valencia Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,508
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04127165

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Valencia Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.3mi

8/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 88° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Aptos, CA • 95003

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Estimated sale price

$1.64M – $1.98M

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200 Barnes Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2003 Sq. Ft.	$1,849,430
179 Ramada Lane, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1693 Sq. Ft.	$1,585,381
199 Ramada Lane, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2474 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,832

Address	Redfin Estimate
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605 McDonald Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1192 Sq. Ft.	$913,166
519 McDonald Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$1,329,566
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129 Ramada Lane, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1672 Sq. Ft.	$1,172,584
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