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    511 California Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    2beds
    852sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $1,286,500 Zestimate®
    $1,510/sqft
    $3,886 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,286,500

    $1.12M - $1.47M

    $3,886/mo

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    What's special

    Spacious lotLarge fenced backyard

    Welcome to 511 California Avenue, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the highly desirable Westside Santa Cruz neighborhood. Offering 852 square feet of living space on a spacious lot, this home combines comfort, convenience, and coastal charm. Property Features: - 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom - 852 sq. ft. of interior space - Large, fenced backyard ideal for pets, gardening, or outdoor entertaining - Pet-friendly (upon approval) - No smoking - Flexible lease term: 6 to 12 months Location Highlights: Situated in the heart of Westside Santa Cruz, this home offers easy access to everything the area is known for. Enjoy being within walking distance to popular restaurants, local wineries and breweries, boutique shopping, and the bus line to UCSC. You're also just minutes from scenic beaches, hiking and biking trails, and the vibrant Santa Cruz downtown. This property provides the perfect balance of privacy and accessibility in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Santa Cruz. Contact us today to schedule a showing or learn more about leasing opportunities at 511 California Avenue. Tenant pays its own utilities. Pet-friendly (upon approval). No smoking. Flexible lease term: 6 to 12 months.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Wall Furnace
    Appliances
    • Included: Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
    • Laundry: Hookups
    Features
    • Storage, WD Hookup
    • Flooring: Carpet
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 852 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached, Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Heating system: Wall, Pet Park
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00411207

    Construction

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

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    HOA & financial

    Other fees
    • Deposit fee: $4,200

    Other

    Other facts
    • Available date: 11/21/2025

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/21/2025Listing removed$4,200$5/sqft
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    10/29/2025Listed for rent$4,200+10.5%$5/sqft
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    11/14/2022Listing removed--
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    11/1/2022Price change$3,800-5%$4/sqft
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    10/6/2022Listed for rent$4,000+70.2%$5/sqft
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    1/21/2015Listing removed$2,350$3/sqft
    Source: Portola Property Management Report a problem
    12/4/2014Listed for rent$2,350+20.5%$3/sqft
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    9/24/2013Listing removed$1,950$2/sqft
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    9/12/2013Price change$1,950-20.4%$2/sqft
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    8/30/2013Price change$2,450-2%$3/sqft
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    8/21/2013Listed for rent$2,500$3/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,186 +8.1%$409,052 -46.6%
    2024$4,799 -44.6%$765,886 +2%
    2023$8,664 +1.1%$750,868 +2%
    2022$8,567 +2.1%$736,144 +2%
    2021$8,390 +0.8%$721,710 +1%
    2020$8,325 +2.2%$714,310 +2%
    2019$8,142 +1.1%$700,304 +2%
    2018$8,051 +945.5%$686,572 +2059.2%
    2017$770 +2.8%$31,798 +2%
    2016$749 +20%$31,174 +1.5%
    2015$624 +1%$30,706 +2%
    2014$618 $30,104 +2.5%
    2012-- $29,380 +2%
    2011-- $28,803 +0.8%
    2010-- $28,587 -0.2%
    2009-- $28,655 +2%
    2008-- $28,093 +2%
    2007-- $27,542 +2%
    2006-- $27,002 +2%
    2005-- $26,473 +2%
    2004-- $25,954 +1.9%
    2003-- $25,478 +2%
    2002-- $24,978 +2%
    2001-- $24,488 +2%
    2000-- $24,007

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    Neighborhood: 95060

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