Live the Santa Cruz dream in this bright and breezy 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, located steps from Cowell's Beach and the bus stop. Perfect for ocean lovers and students alike, this upstairs unit features a spacious outdoor balcony and a putting green. Built in 2024, this new unit has beautiful hardwood floors, AC, an outdoor shower and private laundry access.
Features include:
Newly built 2 private bedrooms + 1 full bathroom
Full kitchen and cozy living space
Private washer & dryer
Outdoor shower
Shared putting green
Street parking only (garage belongs to main house)
Access to surfboards & wetsuits when available
Bus stop within ~100 meters (easy access to UCSC & downtown)
Entry requires stairs
Please note:
No pets allowed
No Smoking
Quiet hours are observed, as unit is adjacent to a family home
Unit above 2 car garage
Owner lives next-door on property
Perfect setup for two roommates. Quiet home adjacent to a family house ideal for focused students who want to live close to campus, the ocean, and public transportation. Whether you're catching waves, biking along West Cliff, or just soaking in the laid-back vibes, this spot puts you in the heart of it all.
1 year lease duration. Renter is responsible for utilities, gas & electric, and wifi fees. Deposit due in amount of one months rent. No smoking allowed. And no pets allowed. Plenty of street parking available. Quiet home adjacent to a family house ideal for focused students who want to live close to campus, the ocean, and public transportation.
Sold for $2,858,000
$2,858,000
321 Bay St #A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Putting greenFull kitchenOutdoor showerBeautiful hardwood floorsCozy living spacePrivate laundry accessPrivate washer and dryer
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Outdoor Shower, Putting Green
Details
- Parcel number: 00423101
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $4,800
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $2,915,160
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $4,800 |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,800 |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listing removed | $4,800 |
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| 4/1/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,800 |
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| 9/6/2024 | Sold | $2,858,000+1533.1% |
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| 11/5/2015 | Sold | $175,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $2,915,160 +2% |
| 2025 | $33,102 +99% | $2,858,000 +90.8% |
| 2024 | $16,632 +133.4% | $1,497,518 +141.8% |
| 2023 | $7,125 +1.1% | $619,429 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,046 +13% | $607,284 +13.5% |
| 2021 | $6,235 +0.8% | $534,994 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,186 +2.3% | $529,507 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,046 +1.1% | $519,125 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,978 +28.8% | $508,946 +31.7% |
| 2017 | $4,642 +5.7% | $386,367 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,391 +2.5% | $378,792 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,282 +1.7% | $373,101 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,212 | $365,793 +1696.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $20,360 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $19,961 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,812 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $19,859 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $19,470 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $19,088 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $18,714 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $18,347 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,987 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $17,657 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $17,311 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $16,972 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $16,639 |
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Neighborhood: 95060
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bay View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
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