820 Almar Ave

2,160 Sq. Ft.
$33 / Sq. Ft.
2,160
Sq. Ft.
$33
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Furnished three bedroom home on the Westside of Santa Cruz! Close to UC Santa Cruz campus and just blocks to the beach. This warm and inviting house includes one parking space and a beautiful backyard. The spacious light-filled open floorplan offers flex options combined with practical living and dining areas. Large ensuite primary bedroom enjoys a bathroom with double vanity. Two additional light-filled bedrooms and second bathroom with tub for family and guests. Washer and dryer are conveniently...Furnished three bedroom home on the Westside of Santa Cruz! Close to UC Santa Cruz campus and just blocks to the beach. This warm and inviting house includes one parking space and a beautiful backyard. The spacious light-filled open floorplan offers flex options combined with practical living and dining areas. Large ensuite primary bedroom enjoys a bathroom with double vanity. Two additional light-filled bedrooms and second bathroom with tub for family and guests. Washer and dryer are conveniently located in the laundry room. Located minutes to Safeway,New Leaf grocery,restaurants,wineries and breweries,hardware store,great cafes, yoga and other workout options, a knitting store, a high end hairdresserand an eclectic array of amenities that comprise the desirable lower Westside neighborhood. The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network is a 50-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail passing right outside the door! This trail takes you downtown,to a multitude of beachside trails and to the UCSC campus,there is also a bus line. This home enjoys an incredible location in a world class town. Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk,with its renowned seaside resort community,the world class University of California Santa Cruz, with college town vibe. Downtown mixes it up with vintage stores,indie shops,local cuisine, theatre,live music and the arts. Historic home of world class surfing and mountainbiking, Santa Cruz has mild weather throughout the year. Santa Cruz frequently experiences the warmest temperatures in the autumn. Located on Monterey Bay South facing with mountains to its north,temperatures run several degrees warmer. Santa Cruz has a number of cultural institutions and attractions,including the UCSC,Arboretum, Mission Santa Cruz,Museum of Natural History,Museum of Art and History, The Art League, Surfing Museum,Tannery Arts Center. Nearest commercial airports are San Jose,Monterey Regional,San Francisco International,Oakland International. Technology companies have made Santa Cruz their home since the 1980s and Stanford University is under an hour away. Enjoy driving to San Jose and San Francisco via scenic redwood highways or along the coast. The principal industries of Santa Cruz are agriculture, tourism, education,and high tech. Dwell away from the digital pace. Come home to this rental by the sea in Santa Cruz, a rare opportunity for wellness lifestyle living on the California coast!
  1. Listed by Debi S Green • DRE #01518008 • Brokerage DRE #00899496 • Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 820 Almar Avenue

Parking Features
Garage Facing Front
Cross Street
Ingalls
Total Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 02/06/2026 11:14 AM

Property Details for 820 Almar Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #426101991
Days on CompassListed Today
Rental Incentives-
Available Date02/10/2026
Lease TermLease Length: Negotiable
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Single Family Residence
Year Built2011
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,009 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Debi S Green, DRE #01518008
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Building Information for 820 Almar Avenue

Building/Complex820 Almar AveFloor-Stories2Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built2011Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,009 SF

Property Information for 820 Almar Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: West Santa Cruz
  • Area Short Display: 900043
  • Location Description: West Santa Cruz
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 003-102-39-000
Parking
  • Parking Available: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Garage Facing Front
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Property and Assessments
  • Picture Count: 48
  • Photos Provided By: Agent
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Senior Community: No
Interior Features
  • # of Fireplaces: 0
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Smoking: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • # of Rooms: 8
Room Information
Master Bedroom
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  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Primary Bedroom Dimensions Width: 0.0
Living
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Dining
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Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions Area: 0.0
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Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
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Den
  • DenDimensions Area: 0.0
  • DenDimensions Len: 0.0
  • DenDimensions Wid: 0.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Deposit: $5,900.00
  • Date Available: 02-10-2026
  • Minimum Rent Period: 6 mos
  • Lease Term: Negotiable
  • Tenant Pays: See Remarks
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No

Property History for 820 Almar Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #426101991

$5,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/06/2026

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #426101991

$5,900

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Schools near 820 Almar Avenue

This home is within Santa Cruz City High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bay View Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

Soquel High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

820 Almar Avenue is available for rent in Santa Cruz, CA 95060. This property was listed on February 6, 2026 by Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $5,900. This listing's school districts are Santa Cruz City High School District, Santa Cruz City Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Bay View Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School and Harbor High School. 820 Almar Avenue is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,160 sqft a property built in 2011.

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Listing Courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty, Debi S Green, DRE #01518008

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