Sonoma County property record for 1159 Birch Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,731 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,814 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,114 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-610-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-610-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,731 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,731 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,814 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Area | 502 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1159 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-1806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUSA SUBDIVISION UNIT #1 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 151000 |
Source: Sonoma County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1159 BIRCH DR, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998151633 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 1, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000090936 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 1159 BIRCH DR, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1806 |
| Document Number | 0000042797 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1159 BIRCH DR PETALUMA CA 949521806, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1806 |
| Document Number | 0000042797 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 42797 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Municipality | Petaluma City |
| Elementary School District | Petaluma City Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Petaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,114.00 (+10.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $438,956 (+4.04%) Land $219,478 Building $219,478 |
| 2023 | $4,627.00 (+0.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $421,912 Land $210,956 Building $210,956 |
| 2022 | $4,587.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CITY OF PETALUMA serves 61,427 people · EPA ID CA4910006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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