
157 Palo Verde Terrace, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
What This House Offers
Beautiful, single-level 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo nestled in a prime location on the upper Westside of Santa Cruz. Close to parks, transportation, hiking & biking... trails, UCSC, and Westlake Elementary.
The open floorplan connects the kitchen, living, and dining areas with a bright, airy feel. The updated kitchen features beautiful custom cabinetry and a spacious pantry. Sliders lead to your own large, fully-fenced patio with plenty of space for a BBQ — perfect for the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that Santa Cruz has to offer. The bathroom is fully updated with gorgeous tile work in an oversized shower. Two nicely sized bedrooms with good closet space complete this move-in ready home.
The home includes a stackable washer and dryer in unit, access to the seasonal community pool, and a community ocean-view walking path.
Parking includes one assigned covered stall, one pass for any uncovered spot, and one off-street permit for a third vehicle.
Rent includes water, trash, and HOA fees.
Unit
- $3,950 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 987 sq. ft.
- Available Jun 29
Home Features
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
157 Palo Verde Terrace 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$3,950
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Cats
- Cats Allowed
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.
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Get In Touch
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable40 / 100
Transit
Some public transit50 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active74 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Westlake Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Brook Knoll Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Spring Hill School
Grades PK-6
Private
Mission Hill Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Grades PK-8
Private
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Grades 6-12
Public
Creekside School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
UC Santa Cruz
Drive: 9 min (3.1 mi)
Cabrillo College
Drive: 14 min (8.9 mi)
Discover Westside, Santa Cruz, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Upper Westside Santa Cruz | 2BD/1BA Condo | Pool, Patio & Parking proximity to Palm Center, 247 Trescony St, and Almar Shopping Center. Palm Center is 1.1 miles away, and 247 Trescony St is within a 17 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, Upper Westside Santa Cruz | 2BD/1BA Condo | Pool, Patio & Parking has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 46.6 miles. Transit options include Tamien Caltrain Station Southbound and Capitol Caltrain Station Southbound.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Upper Westside Santa Cruz | 2BD/1BA Condo | Pool, Patio & Parking are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Moore Creek Preserve, Neary Lagoon, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Airports
Living in Westside provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 49 minutes from Upper Westside Santa Cruz | 2BD/1BA Condo | Pool, Patio & Parking. Another nearby airport is Monterey Regional, located 45.2 miles away.
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