CENTRALLY LOCATED & PRIVATE, WALKABILITY = 10! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,338 sq. ft. of light-filled living space on an expansive 8,233 sq. ft. lot backing to Branciforte Creek. Flexible floor plan; separate living room and family room each adjacent to the kitchen, ideal for everyday living or entertaining. Lovingly cared for and updated – New roof, fresh interior paint, remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, newer oven, fridge, and lighting, plus wine storage in dining area. Beautiful hardwood floors on the main level and stairwell, and new carpets and closet doors in the bedrooms. Updated bathrooms with new sinks, toilets & Carrera marble counters. Hunter-Douglas blinds and curtains. Spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings, large walk-in closet, and second wall closet. The third bedroom has a custom wall bookcase and can easily serve as office space. Separate laundry room, washer and dryer included. Two-car garage with storage & an extra refrigerator. Backyard retreat features over 1,000 sq. ft. of decking and generous garden space. Stroll to Whole Foods, Shoppers Corner, Lillians, or the Rio Theater Midtown or Downtown for food, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Easy freeway access. Santa Cruz living at its finest.