623 High St

Upper Westside Home with Ocean Views | 4 Bedrooms + Flexible Fifth Room | 3 Bathrooms Located in Santa Cruz's coveted Upper Westside, this spacious home offers approximately 3,406 sq. ft. of living space, with 4 bedrooms plus a fifth room that can serve as an additional bedroom or home office. Enjoy sweeping views of Monterey Bay, the city lights, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Wharf. The versatile floor plan features two separate living rooms--one upstairs and one downstairs--along with formal and informal dining areas. Vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, expansive ocean-view windows, a wet bar, and three fireplaces create an inviting setting for everyday living and entertaining. Two separate heating systems serve the upstairs and downstairs. The spacious primary suite features a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, a built-in vanity, custom-built dressers, a walk-in closet, and a private ocean-view balcony. Its ensuite bathroom includes a large Jacuzzi tub. The home offers three large bathrooms, two with bathtubs, plus abundant closets and storage throughout. Enjoy multiple ocean-view outdoor spaces, including three decks; two on the upper floor and one on the lower floor--and a good-sized, private fenced yard with avocado, lemon, and orange trees. Drought-resistant landscaping and an outdoor storage shed add convenience. Situated above the fog line, the home enjoys abundant sunlight. Recent improvements include brand-new flooring, new appliances, brand-new double-pane windows that help reduce outside noise, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated lighting and hardware, and a roof installed in 2023. A 2-car attached garage and multiple additional parking spaces provide ample parking. Conveniently located near Westlake Park, UCSC, hiking and biking trails, Wilder Ranch, West Cliff Drive, fine dining, grocery stores, and gyms. Approximate drive times: * 5 minutes to downtown Santa Cruz * 5 minutes to Cowell Beach * 15 minutes to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park * 50 minutes to San Jose Mineta International Airport Lease Terms & Rental Requirements * 1-year lease * Monthly rent: $7,000 * Security deposit: $7,000 * Tenant is responsible for all utilities, including water, gas, electricity, and other applicable services. * 690+ credit score * No cosigners * No pets * No smoking Amenities * 4 bedrooms plus a flexible fifth bedroom/home office * 3 large bathrooms, including two with bathtubs * Large Jacuzzi tub in the primary bathroom * Two living rooms, one upstairs and one downstairs * Three fireplaces, including one in the primary bedroom * Vaulted ceilings and recessed lighting * Built-in vanity and custom-built dressers in the primary suite * Ocean, bay, and city views * Two decks, one upstairs and one downstairs * Private fenced yard with avocado, lemon, and orange trees * Outdoor storage shed * Abundant closets and storage * Separate upstairs and downstairs heating systems * Brand-new flooring and double-pane windows * New appliances * Roof installed in 2023 * Fresh interior and exterior paint * Drought-resistant landscaping * 2-car attached garage and additional parking Don't let this one pass you by--schedule a showing and make this Upper Westside home yours before it's gone! By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via SMS, phone, or email.