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$1,700 / Month

302 California Ave

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Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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    2

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  • Square Feet

    909 sq ft

302 California Ave
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About This Home

$1,700 deposit

ROOM FOR RENT! RENT SPECIAL: Rent is half off while construction is being completed for the ADU on the property. Charming single level home located on the Lower Westside in the famous Circles, on a corner lot, offering tons of light and sunshine. Walk to Lighthouse Field, the dog friendly It's Beach, and world class surfing at Steamer Lane and Cowells. The spacious living room features a beautiful gas burning stove, which is the primary heat source of the home. There is direct access to the kitchen and dining areas. This classic Santa Cruz home has seen several upgrades to the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances, gas stove and full sized fridge, as well as an ample amount of cabinet and counter space. Both bedrooms are separated by the hallway bathroom, therefore offering a good amount of privacy between the two rooms. The bathroom has a shower over the tub. The home has original hardwood flooring throughout. There is a covered front deck, a large, sunny front and side yard, perfect for a vegetable garden, as well as a private side yard to relax and hang out in. There is also a good-sized garage which will have enough room to park a car in addition to all your fun summer and winter toys. The washer and dryer are being provided and are also located in the garage. Don't miss this move-in-ready home in Santa Cruz's most sought after neighborhood! We approve applicants who have a household income of three times the monthly rent amount, good credit (625 min. credit score) and positive landlord and/or employer references. Applicants cannot have any record of bankruptcies in the last two years or any previous unlawful detainers. We require a separate application for any resident over the age of 18 who will be living at this residence. We also require any resident under the age of 18 to be identified as well. Our office participates in the Pet Screening service, ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A PROFILE EVEN IF THERE ARE NO PETS IN THE HOME. Utopia Management: or . DRE 01197438.

Unique Features

  • 1 driveway spot
  • fireplace
  • front deck
  • garage
  • internet
  • PG&E
  • refrigerator/freezer
  • sewer
  • water

302 California Ave is a house located in Santa Cruz County and the 95060 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Santa Cruz City High School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $1,700

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.

House Features

  • Dishwasher

Contact

  • Listed by Utopia Management Inc. | Utopia Management Inc.
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Westside Santa Cruz is a thriving commercial district home to some of the best shops, restaurants, and business right outside of the Bay Area. The southern tip of the neighborhood sits closest to the shore and consists of a wide range of apartment styles. Head to Swift Street to find trendy restaurants, shops, and breweries in and around the Swift Street Courtyard, or travel along Mission Street for more great shopping and dining opportunities. Front Street, located right outside of the neighborhood west of Swift Street, has countless stores and eateries like the Cooperhouse Shopping Center and San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center.

Shopping and dining aren’t the only attractions of Westside. Part of the neighborhood is located on the coast, so beaches and greenspaces are abundant. Check out Natural Bridges State Park, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, and Wilder Ranch State Park for a plethora of outdoor adventures.

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Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • 1 driveway spot
  • fireplace
  • front deck
  • garage
  • internet
  • PG&E
  • refrigerator/freezer
  • sewer
  • water
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UC Santa Cruz
Drive: 11 min 4.2 mi
Cabrillo College
Drive: 13 min 8.3 mi
West Valley College
Drive: 41 min 26.4 mi
De Anza College
Drive: 47 min 32.5 mi
302 California Ave is within 11 minutes or 4.2 miles from UC Santa Cruz. It is also near Cabrillo College and West Valley College.
Schools
Bay View Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
394 Students
Attendance Zone
Brook Knoll Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
498 Students
Nearby
Mission Hill Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
510 Students
Nearby
Santa Cruz High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,093 Students
Nearby
Spring Hill School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
126 Students
Nearby
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
140 Students
Nearby
Santa Cruz Waldorf High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
37 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

302 California Ave is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 33.4 miles or 47 minutes away, and Monterey Regional, located 44.6 miles or 56 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Capitol Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 48 min 33.8 mi
Blossom Hill Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 48 min 33.9 mi
San Martin Caltrain Station Northbound
Drive: 62 min 39.9 mi
San Martin Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 62 min 40.0 mi
Morgan Hill Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 63 min 46.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
 Drive: 47 min 33.4 mi
Monterey Regional
 Drive: 56 min 44.6 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 302 California Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Almar Shopping Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Palm Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Mission Village Center
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
302 California Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Lighthouse Field State Beach
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Neary Lagoon
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Natural Bridges State Beach
 Drive: 7 min 2.1 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
302 California Ave has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Neary Lagoon, Lighthouse Field State Beach, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Dominican Hospital
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
302 California Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.4 miles, the nearest is Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility which is 3.4 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ames Research Center
Drive: 56 min 39.4 mi
Presidio of Monterey
Drive: 58 min 44.9 mi
Coast Guard Facilities
Drive: 63 min 47.1 mi
302 California Ave has 3 military bases within 47.1 miles, the nearest is Ames Research Center which is 39.4 miles away and a 56 minute drive.

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