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  • $1,821,200

    242 Alta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    3beds
    1,656sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $1,821,200 Zestimate®
    $1,100/sqft
    $6,333 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,821,200

    $1.68M - $2.00M

    $6,333/mo

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    What's special

    Wood stove fireplaceSurf rack and hooksLinen closetLarge walk-in kitchen pantryCompost binOutdoor showerOpen floor plan downstairs

    You'll love the sense of spaciousness of this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom single family home located along beautiful and quiet Bethany Curve. Inside the house, there are high-vaulted wood beam ceilings in the living room with a wood stove fireplace to keep you cozy in the winter months. The open floor plan downstairs creates a nice flow between the kitchen, dining room, and living room, which is great for entertaining. French doors off of the dining room provide easy access to the garden patio in the side yard facing Bethany Curve. The flooring downstairs is all tiling. In the kitchen there is a nice window above the kitchen sink that provides natural lighting, and there is a large walk-in kitchen pantry. The kitchen is outfitted with a gas stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal. Off the kitchen in the back of the house, there is access to the fully carpeted garage with lots of built-in storage, and a mud/laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer. Off the mud/laundry room, there is a 1/2 bathroom and exterior door that leads you to another side patio. This fully gated side patio has pavers, a large water feature with a fountain, patio furniture, outdoor shower, surf rack and hooks, clothes drying line, compost bin, and heavy duty bike rack that can hold 4 bikes. In the garden around the house enjoy fresh cut flowers, and the edible landscape with strawberries, apples, pears, kiwi, huckleberries, blueberries, herbs, and more! Back inside, a large spiral staircase leads upstairs to all three bedrooms and the two full baths. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and full bathroom with a shower stall and double sink with white marble counters. Down the hall from the masters bedroom, is a linen closet, another full sized bathroom with a soaker tub, and two bedrooms. One of the bedrooms has a queen size Murphy bed, two closets, and a large balcony overlooking the front of the house and Bethany Curve. This room pairs well as a home-office/guest room. The second bedroom has high vaulted wood beam ceilings and a closet. The upstairs bedrooms have wooden floors, and tile flooring is in both bathrooms. The house is completely solar powered and equipped with an EV car fast charger. Park your car on-street or in the drive-way (in front of the garage). The house is located on a safe and quiet street with wonderful neighbors, and two blocks up from West Cliff Drive. Walking distance to all the best things Santa Cruz's Lower West Side has to offer: Beaches/surf spots (Mitchells, Its Beach, Steamers, Natural Bridges), coffee shops (Verve, 11th Hour Coffee, Cat & Cloud), wineries (Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard), breweries (Humble Sea, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing), restaurants/bakeries (Bantam, Manresa, Companion Bakeshop), the Saturday Farmers Market, and grocery stores (Newleaf, Safeway, Food Bin/Herb Room). This is an unfurnished rental, with a month-to-month rental agreement. The Renter is responsible for paying all utilities (water, electric, gas, garbage/recycling, internet, phone, cable). All solar power generated at the rental property can be used to offset the electricity bill, which usually offsets the entire electricity bill with the exception of the $10 monthly grid connection fee. The rental also includes a ChargePoint Level 2 electric car charger that can deliver 15 kW. Landscaping service will be paid by the Landlord. No smoking on the property.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Walk In Closet
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Walk In Closet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00324213

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $13,000
    • Application fee: $48
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Parking
    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,100/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,392,703
    • Date on market: 8/9/2026
    • Date available: 09/01/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/15/2026Listing removed$6,500$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/7/2026Listed for rent$6,500+18.2%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    12/29/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    12/13/2021Listed for rent$5,500$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    6/29/2018Sold$1,200,000+5.3%$725/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81707364 Report a problem
    6/10/2018Pending sale$1,140,000$688/sqft
    Source: Strock Real Estate #ML81707364 Report a problem
    6/5/2018Listed for sale$1,140,000$688/sqft
    Source: Strock Real Estate #ML81707364 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $1,392,703 +2%
    2025$16,089 +7.3%$1,365,396 +2%
    2024$15,001 +1.2%$1,338,623 +2%
    2023$14,817 +1.1%$1,312,376 +2%
    2022$14,649 +2.2%$1,286,643 +2%
    2021$14,340 +0.8%$1,261,415 +1%
    2020$14,227 +2.2%$1,248,480 +2%
    2019$13,921 +262.4%$1,224,000 +297.2%
    2018$3,842 +1.2%$308,146 +2%
    2017$3,796 +5.5%$302,106 +2%
    2016$3,599 +4.4%$296,178 +1.5%
    2015$3,448 +4%$291,730 +2%
    2014$3,317 $286,016 +2.5%
    2012-- $279,142 +2%
    2011-- $273,668 +0.8%
    2010-- $271,622 -0.2%
    2009-- $272,267 +2%
    2008-- $266,929 +2%
    2007-- $261,695 +2%
    2006-- $256,564 +2%
    2005-- $251,533 +2%
    2004-- $246,601 +1.9%
    2003-- $242,081 +2%
    2002-- $237,334 +2%
    2001-- $232,680 +2%
    2000-- $228,118
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    Neighborhood: 95060

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