Charming 2 bedroom 2 bath home with great views of Morro Rock and the bay. The upper level features the living room, kitchen, dining area, a bedroom and bath plus a nice deck area. At ground level is a spacious 2 car garage, a studio apartment with bath and patio area and a separate entrance providing great income potential. Located just a short distance to the bay and coastal access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$695Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Hal Sweasey•DRE #01111911• RE/MAX Success
Bought with Hal Sweasey•DRE #01111911• RE/MAX Success
Adorable Cuesta by the Sea home offering numerous possibilities. Perfect first or investment home. New windows, carpet, furnace and freshly painted. New redwood front deck. Some Bay Views from the back deck. Bonus room downstairs with separate entrance. 2 car garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,485 (+3.5%)
$362,541 + $217,524
$580,065
2025
$9,161 (+3.1%)
$362,541 + $217,524
$580,065
2024
$8,889 (+1.8%)
$355,433 + $213,259
$568,692
2023
$8,733 (+2.0%)
$348,464 + $209,078
$557,542
2022
$8,565 (+5.0%)
$341,632 + $204,979
$546,611
2021
$8,154 (+16.2%)
$334,934 + $200,960
$535,894
2020
$7,016 (+2.1%)
$328,367 + $197,020
$525,387
2019
$6,871 (−2.9%)
$260,100 + $192,474
$452,574
2018
$7,075 (+146.1%)
$255,000 + $188,700
$443,700
2017
$2,875 (+65.6%)
$21,647 + $43,967
$65,614
2016
$1,736 (+0.6%)
$21,647 + $43,967
$65,614
2015
$1,725 (+4.0%)
$21,223 + $43,105
$64,328
2014
$1,659 (+0.2%)
$20,496 + $41,627
$62,123
2013
$1,655 (+0.9%)
$20,404 + $41,439
$61,843
2012
$1,640
$20,404 + $41,439
$61,843
Tax history for 538 Binscarth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,485 (+3.5%)
$362,541 + $217,524
$580,065
2025
$9,161 (+3.1%)
$362,541 + $217,524
$580,065
2024
$8,889 (+1.8%)
$355,433 + $213,259
$568,692
2023
$8,733 (+2.0%)
$348,464 + $209,078
$557,542
2022
$8,565 (+5.0%)
$341,632 + $204,979
$546,611
2021
$8,154 (+16.2%)
$334,934 + $200,960
$535,894
2020
$7,016 (+2.1%)
$328,367 + $197,020
$525,387
2019
$6,871 (−2.9%)
$260,100 + $192,474
$452,574
2018
$7,075 (+146.1%)
$255,000 + $188,700
$443,700
2017
$2,875 (+65.6%)
$21,647 + $43,967
$65,614
2016
$1,736 (+0.6%)
$21,647 + $43,967
$65,614
2015
$1,725 (+4.0%)
$21,223 + $43,105
$64,328
2014
$1,659 (+0.2%)
$20,496 + $41,627
$62,123
2013
$1,655 (+0.9%)
$20,404 + $41,439
$61,843
2012
$1,640
$20,404 + $41,439
$61,843
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,104
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Luis Obispo County
APN
074-112-031
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
RSF
ESTERO PLANNING AREA
COASTAL ZONE
Residential, Single-Family District
The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the conversion of rental housing into condominiums that conform to the General Plan and Housing Element, maintain a supply of affordable housing units, retain some rental units, reduce the impact of such conversions on the tenants, facilitate resident ownership of the converted units, ensure that converted housing achieves a high standard of safety and quality, and inform the prospective buyers of the physical conditions of the structure.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Office-Other
May 28, 2025 • Final
Solarapp+ permit for photovoltaic systems - renewable energy
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Feb 17, 2021 • Final
Electrical panel replacement - legacy
Electrical
Electric meter
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
In Garage
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 074112031
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Preserve/Public Land
School Information
High School District: San Luis Coastal Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 35.31862900
Longitude: -120.84404100
Other Subdivision Name: Cuesta by the Sea(590)
Directions: Los Osos Valley Rd turn right on Pine, turn right on Binscarth
Subdivision Name: Cuesta by the Sea(590)
Zoning: R1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,104
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: San Luis Obispo County
APN: 074-112-031
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 2
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 2
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Hal
List Agent Last Name: Sweasey
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: RE/MAX Del Oro
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Hal
Buyer Agent Last Name: Sweasey
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: RE/MAX Del Oro
Around this home
Schools
Monarch Grove Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Los Osos Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Morro Bay High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 75° expected this year, 17 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, 11 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Los Osos, CA • 93402
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.7 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$729,000 – $882,000
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