
309 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
What This House Offers
Live the Santa Cruz Dream in this Remodeled Downtown Home! This charming 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem offers spacious living. 4 bedrooms are standard size and... one is larger, all are carpeted. 1/2 garage for storage, and driveway parking—everything you need for comfort and convenience! All new flooring and paint, new mini-split and AC, new electric applicances, wash/dry included. Located just blocks from all the action on Laurel Street, you'll be steps away from trendy cafés, unique shops, and vibrant nightlife. Commuting is a breeze with easy access to bus lines, HWY 1 & HWY 17, and best of all, the beach is just 10 minutes away! Super fun house and location available for a year lease.
Email me if interested!
Kristi Torkos
Lighthouse Realty
Unit
- $8,000 / month
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- Available Jun 10
309 Chestnut St is a single-family home for rent in Santa Cruz, CA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit - Refundable$8,000
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.
Explore Commute Options
- Drive Time--
- Walk Time--
- Bike Ride Time--
- Public Transit--
Get In Touch
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
New Horizons School
Grades K-5
Private
Brook Knoll Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Westlake Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Spring Hill School
Grades PK-6
Private
Mission Hill Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
Holy Cross
Grades PK-8
Private
Santa Cruz Waldorf High School
Grades 9-12
Private
Harbor High
Grades 9-12
Public
Santa Cruz High
Grades 9-12
Public
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
UC Santa Cruz
Drive: 11 min (4.4 mi)
Cabrillo College
Drive: 11 min (7.5 mi)
Discover Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 309 Chestnut St proximity to Pacific Square, River Walk Plaza, and Mission Village Center. Pacific Square is 0.5 miles away, and River Walk Plaza is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 309 Chestnut St has good public transit, including 5 transit stops within 45.2 miles. Transit options include Capitol Caltrain Station Southbound and Blossom Hill Caltrain Station Southbound.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 309 Chestnut St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Neary Lagoon, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Lighthouse Field State Beach.
Airports
Living in Westside provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 45 minutes from 309 Chestnut St. Another nearby airport is Monterey Regional, located 43.7 miles away.
Nearby Properties You Might Like
Within 50 Miles of 309 Chestnut St









