This is the coveted Upper Westside. This single story 2,028 sqft well maintained and updated home sits on a large 15,464 sqft flat lot with a swimming pool & Jacuzzi. After walking into the formal entryway, you can see what makes this home so special as a huge living room with an open beamed ceiling and a rock gas fireplace greets you. Perfect for entertaining friends and family, this is a room you will use. There is also a formal dining room as well as an area off the kitchen that can be used as a family room or a less formal dining area.  This room opens out to the large landscaped backyard where you will find the inground pool & jacuzzi.  There are several sitting & eating areas including a raised trex deck, an amazing area to entertain and host a pool party just in time for summer, or kick back with the family for a little peace & quiet. The option to add an ADU is available as there is plenty of room.  Inside, there are 3 bd & 3 full ba, a new ss fridge in the kitchen, & a large attached 2 car garage w/work bench and extra storage. Just minutes to UCSC, around the corner from University Terrace Park, 3 min to Westlake Park, 1.6 miles to Swift St with its many trendy bars & cafes, 2.3 miles to W Cliff Dr., beaches & iconic surf spots. 3.3 miles to Hwy 1 & Hwy 17.