946 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
What This House Offers
Charming 2 BR, 1 BA house. Recently updated with new pergo flooring, fireplace, large closets, laundry room with hook-ups, big private back yard. Detached garage for storage. Water, garbage and gardener included. Completely separate detached studio in the back of the property. House and studio both have their own fully fenced private backyards.
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application and Criteria for Tenancy. A $45.00 application fee is required per person with application package. Security deposit of $3495.00 due at lease signing and the first month's rent due prior to move in. Renter's insurance required.
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946 N Branciforte Ave is a single-family home for rent in Santa Cruz, CA
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Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Some public transit
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
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Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Airport
45 min Drive
Airport
51 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
De Laveaga Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
Santa Cruz Children's School
Grades K-5
Private
Holy Cross
Grades PK-8
Private
Ark Independent Studies School
Grades 6-12
Public
French Unlimited
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| UC Santa Cruz | Drive: 12 min (5 mi) |
| Cabrillo College | Drive: 8 min (5.6 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 946 N Branciforte Ave proximity to Hilltop Center, Water Street Center, and Soquel Avenue Shopping Center. Hilltop Center is 0.1 miles away, and Water Street Center is within a 5 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, 946 N Branciforte Ave has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 44.6 miles. Transit options include Blossom Hill Caltrain Station Northbound and Capitol Caltrain Station Northbound.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 946 N Branciforte Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and DeLaveaga Park.
Airports
Living in Eastside provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 44 minutes from 946 N Branciforte Ave. Another nearby airport is Monterey Regional, located 41.9 miles away.
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