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$3,750 / Month

225 Poplar Ave

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Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 942 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $5,000

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

About This Property

This is a very cute two-bedroom, one-bath home with two bonus rooms (one could be a Home office and the other extra storage). It is very close to Branciforte School behind Safeway. It is in the heart of the Seabright area. This older home has a lot of character and charm: a washer and dryer in the home. Big back Yard.

225 Poplar Ave is a house located in Santa Cruz County and the 95062 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Santa Cruz City High School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • None
  • Refrigerator/Stove
Location
225 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz,
CA 95062
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Neighborhood

Eastside Santa Cruz offers all of the California charm you could want in a waterfront locale, Situated just east of the San Lorenzo River and bounded by State Route 1 and the Pacific ocean. Parks, restaurants, coffee spots, and bars galore call Eastside home. The area isn’t exactly pedestrian friendly considering the lack of sidewalks, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility to walk to attractions on Capitola Road. Eastside Santa Cruz provides a quieter suburban setting for those looking to rent in this Pacific Coast city.

Streets are lined with single-story homes and apartments in a variety of architectural styles. Eastside enjoys some of the influence of the University of California Santa Cruz campus, like its nightlife and dining geared towards students. The world-famous Santa Cruz boardwalk is within walking distance of the neighborhood, as is a selection of beaches and cool hangout spots, making this area a prime spot for residents and visitors alike.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 352 Sq Ft $1,925 $2,398 $2,695
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 586 Sq Ft $1,250 $2,926 $8,900
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 918-920 Sq Ft $2,750 $4,572 $9,500
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1397 Sq Ft $3,850 $5,611 $10,000
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2100 Sq Ft $5,250 — —
Amenities
  • None
  • Refrigerator/Stove
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UC Santa Cruz
Drive: 13 min 5.3 mi
Cabrillo College
Drive: 8 min 5.3 mi
West Valley College
Drive: 39 min 25.5 mi
De Anza College
Drive: 45 min 31.7 mi
225 Poplar Ave is within 13 minutes or 5.3 miles from UC Santa Cruz. It is also near Cabrillo College and West Valley College.
Schools
Brook Knoll Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
498 Students
Nearby
De Laveaga Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
481 Students
Attendance Zone
Branciforte Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
409 Students
Nearby
Harbor High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,013 Students
Nearby
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
199 Students
Nearby
Santa Cruz Children's School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
48 Students
Nearby
French Unlimited
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
Merit Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
24 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

225 Poplar Ave is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 32.5 miles or 45 minutes away, and Monterey Regional, located 41.6 miles or 51 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Capitol Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 46 min 33.0 mi
Blossom Hill Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 46 min 33.0 mi
San Martin Caltrain Station Northbound
Drive: 57 min 36.9 mi
San Martin Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 57 min 37.0 mi
Morgan Hill Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 61 min 45.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
 Drive: 45 min 32.5 mi
Monterey Regional
 Drive: 51 min 41.6 mi

Walkability Near 225 Poplar Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 225 Poplar Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Seabright Shopping Center
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Hilltop Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Soquel Avenue Shopping Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
225 Poplar Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Arana Gulch
 Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
DeLaveaga Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Twin Lakes State Beach
 Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
225 Poplar Ave has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Dominican Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
225 Poplar Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Coast Guard Facilities
Drive: 58 min 44.1 mi
225 Poplar Ave is 44.1 miles and a 58 minute drive from Coast Guard Facilities.

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