Santa Cruz County property record for 608 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,537 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $769,545 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,177 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-213-26 |
| Primary APN | 008-213-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,537 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 608 BUTTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95060-2223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK C LOT 1,2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROUTIER |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 100200 |
608 Button St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2011.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 BUTTON ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-2223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199833119 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034053 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Button St was $6,177 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Cruz City Elementary School District (KG - 05) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Cruz City High School District (6-12) (06 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $513,047 (+2%) Land $309,457 Building $203,590 | ||
| 2025 | $6,177.00 Homeowner's exemption | $502,987 Land $303,389 Building $199,598 | |
| 2023 | $5,656.00 (+1.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $483,455 Land $291,608 Building $191,847 | $945,450 |
| 2022 | $5,593.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 Button St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 608 Button St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 560 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Cruzio, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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