617 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 617 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,711 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.233 acres (10,149 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$6,075 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2018 Transfer
Apr 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN006-213-04

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN006-213-04
Alternative APN
  • 006-213-04-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,711 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,951 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area10,149 sqft (0.233 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address617 WALNUT AVE
CitySANTA CRUZ
StateCA
Zip95060-3637
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract100600

Owner

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address617 WALNUT AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3637
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 17, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Apr 19, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 11, 1994
Transfer Doc0000012836
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 17, 2018
Property Address617 WALNUT AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3637
Document Number0000011497
Instrument DateApr 16, 2018
Instrument11497
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address617 WALNUT AVE SANTA CRUZ CA 950603637, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3637

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 19, 2018
Property Address617 WALNUT AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3637
Document Number0000011763
Instrument DateApr 16, 2018
Instrument11763
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address617 WALNUT AVE SANTA CRUZ CA 950603637, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3637

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalitySanta Cruz City
Elementary School DistrictSanta Cruz City Elementary School District (KG - 05)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Cruz City High School District (6-12) (06 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 607 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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