Darling 1931 Cottage in Sunny Santa Cruz "Banana Belt" Neighborhood
Enjoy the best of Santa Cruz living in this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with both front and back yards. Located in the heart of the desirable Banana Belt micro-climate, the home is open, bright, and full of character.
Recently refreshed throughout, the cottage features new interior and exterior paint, updated bathroom furnishings, new window treatments, and thoughtfully landscaped outdoor spaces. The kitchen includes a new oven, new microwave/air fryer, and there's a new full-size washer and dryer for your convenience. Other kitchen amenities include spacious pantry, french door refridgerator with bottom freezer, dishwasher and disposal.
Vintage charm meets modern comfort in every detail from the sunny garden spaces to the cozy living areas. New stylish window treatments on all the big beautiful windows. This very walkable neighborhood is conveniently located near local shops, restaurants, and just a small way to the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz. The home also offers easy access to Highway 1 for a smooth commute north or south.
Features:
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths
Front and back yards with new landscaping
Recently painted inside and out
New window treatments
Fully updated bathrooms fixtures
Hardwood floors
New oven, microwave/air fryer, and washer/dryer
Walkable, sunny neighborhood in the Santa Cruz Banana Belt
Close to Hwy 1 for easy commute
Lease Term: 12-month fixed-term lease
Rent: $5000 per month
Security Deposit: $5000 (refundable)
Utilities: Owner pays for utilities (water, gas, electricity, garbage, and internet) up to a monthly cap; tenant responsible for any usage beyond the cap per Utility Addendum.
Pets: Small pets considered with prior approval.
Smoking: No smoking or vaping permitted on premises.
Parking: Driveway parking available; ample street parking.
Appliances: Washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, oven, and microwave/air-fryer included.
Application Requirements: Credit, income, references and background verification required prior to lease signing. Renter's insurance required.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$5,000/mo
416 Stanford Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3beds
1,062sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
-- A/C
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Sunny garden spacesUpdated bathroom furnishingsNew window treatmentsNew ovenStylish window treatmentsThoughtfully landscaped outdoor spacesHardwood floors
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,062 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Electricity included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Garden, Gas included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet included in rent, Water included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 00918214
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Gas, Internet, Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,000$5/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Sold | $1,299,000$1,223/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Pending sale | $1,299,000$1,223/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000+3.9%$1,223/sqft |
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| 2/2/2025 | Contingent | $1,250,000$1,177/sqft |
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