Sonoma County property record for 12 Brown Ct, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,533 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,330,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $16,659 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-371-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-371-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,533 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 224 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 008-371-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 BROWN CT |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-4129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWN SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 150701 |
12 Brown Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BROWN CT, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CITADEL SVCNG CORP |
| Aug 1, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201970700 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030518 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 12 BROWN CT, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMER TTL CO CONCORD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 BROWN CT, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4129 |
| Document Number | 0000069824 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020069824 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.2% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.95% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.9% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12 BROWN CT, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4129 |
| Document Number | 0000070700 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 70700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,463.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 12 BROWN CT PETALUMA CA 949524129, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4129 |
| Document Number | 70701 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 70701 |
| Name | CITADEL SVCNG CORP |
|---|---|
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.87% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12 BROWN CT, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4129 |
| Document Number | 0000053234 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 53234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3104 E CAMELBACK RD #282 PHOENIX AZ 850164502, 282, PHOENIX, AZ 85016-4502 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Brown Ct was $16,659.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,483,635 (+2%) Land $593,454 Building $890,181 | |
| 2025 | $16,659.00 | $1,454,545 Land $581,818 Building $872,727 |
| 2023 | $15,241.00 (+0.87%) | $1,398,065 Land $559,226 Building $838,839 |
| 2022 | $15,109.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12 Brown Ct 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 February 15, 2026 · 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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 12 Brown Ct is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 628 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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