Buyer incentive! Seller is offering a credit to help buy down your interest rate and lower your monthly payment. This is the best deal in Santa Cruz for a home of this size! Tucked away on a quiet, no-through street, this versatile 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers an exceptional blend of privacy, convenience, and access to all that makes Santa Cruz special. Enjoy being just minutes from Downtown dining and shopping, UCSC, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach, and Highway 17, with the local advantage of skipping the Fishhook and getting home faster. The flexible floor plan includes a spacious ground-level bonus room with endless possibilities for a home office, study, recreation room, guest space, or additional sleeping area. The roomy family room, brick fireplace, and expansive deck create inviting spaces to relax, gather, and entertain. Backing up to open space along Branciforte Creek, the property enjoys a peaceful, private setting while remaining remarkably close to urban amenities, beaches, and major commute routes. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a flexible home with room to grow, a convenient home base for college students, or a desirable income-producing property, this home offers a rare combination of location, versatility, and lifestyle.

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