407 Fairmount Ave

Charming 2-Bed Main Unit w/ Private Yard in Central Santa Cruz! Discover your new home in a prime Santa Cruz location! This spacious 750 sq. ft. main unit offers comfort and convenience with easy access to grocery stores, diverse restaurants, local breweries, beautiful parks, and vibrant entertainment options. Enjoy avoiding highway rush hour traffic with this ideally situated property. Home Features: * 2 bedrooms, large closets, and heating units in each bedroom * 1 full bathroom with tub/shower combo and built-in storage * Entryway landing area with washer & dryer setup * Modern kitchen featuring Quartz countertops, Frigidaire refrigerator/freezer and gas range/oven, a large sink with garbage disposal, ample cabinet storage, and a built-in pantry/bar storage. High-top counter seating perfect for dining. * On demand tankless water heater. Private Yard: Enjoy your own private entrance and a redwood-fenced enclosed yard with a concrete pad, ideal for outdoor dining or relaxation. Front yard is unfenced. Please call or email before setting up a viewing appointment. Price and Availability: Monthly Rent: $3,200 Security Deposit: $4,000 Available: Immediate Lease Term: 12 Months Property Details: Type: House (Main Unit) Size: 750 sq ft Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Furnishing: Unfurnished Parking: Off-street parking Rental Requirements: * Each applicant 18 years and older must submit a separate application. * Credit check required for each applicant 18 years and older (minimum score: 670). * Occupation/Income Verification required. * Gross monthly income minimum: $9,600. * Move-in Funds: First month's rent and full security deposit are due at lease signing. The security deposit cannot be used as last month's rent. * Renters Insurance: Proof of renters insurance is required prior to lease commencement and must remain valid for the entire lease duration. * No co-signers or guarantors. * Smoking Policy: Smoking of any kind is not permitted anywhere on the property. Pet Policy: Assistance animals are permitted in accordance with fair housing laws. Utilities & Other Details: * This property features a shared master meter for Electricity, Gas, Water, Sewer, and Refuse services with an adjacent studio unit. These utilities will be apportioned monthly using a Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) formula, which will be clearly outlined in the comprehensive lease agreement. Tenants will be charged only for their proportionate share of the actual utility costs, with no mark-ups or administrative fees from the landlord. Itemized statements and access to original utility bills will be provided. * Internet/Cable: Tenant is responsible for Wi-Fi (AT&T fiber available) and cable services. * Water Softener: Please note the unit does not have a water softener. * Landscaping: Tenant is responsible for the landscaping upkeep of their fenced yard and unfenced front yard. Important Note: Comprehensive details regarding our pet policy, appliance warranty, utility billing, landscaping responsibilities, and other essential terms are fully outlined in the lease agreement.