Santa Cruz County property record for 617 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,711 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,149 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,075 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-213-04 |
| Primary APN | 006-213-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,711 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,951 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,149 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 617 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95060-3637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
617 Walnut Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 1994.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 WALNUT AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012836 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 617 WALNUT AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3637 |
| Document Number | 0000011497 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 617 WALNUT AVE SANTA CRUZ CA 950603637, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3637 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 617 WALNUT AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3637 |
| Document Number | 0000011763 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 617 WALNUT AVE SANTA CRUZ CA 950603637, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3637 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Walnut Ave was $6,075 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 | $503,914 (+2%) Land $253,821 Building $250,093 | ||
| 2025 | $6,075.00 Homeowner's exemption | $494,033 Land $248,844 Building $245,189 | |
| 2023 | $5,562.00 (+1.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $474,849 Land $239,181 Building $235,668 | $1,036,260 |
| 2022 | $5,500.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 Walnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 617 Walnut Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 607 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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