Sonoma County property record for 12 Laurel Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,970 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,825 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,846 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-351-044-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-351-044-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,970 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,662 sqft |
| Basement Area | 308 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,825 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Garage Area | 510 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 008-351-044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 LAUREL AVE |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-4016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | 85 FM PT OF 8-351-09 PM 190, LT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF PETALUMA |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 150800 |
12 Laurel Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2014.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 LAUREL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Laurel Ave was $7,846 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $693,466 (+2%) Land $101,553 Building $591,913 | |
| 2025 | $7,846.00 Homeowner's exemption | $679,869 Land $99,562 Building $580,307 |
| 2023 | $7,139.00 (+0.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $653,471 Land $95,697 Building $557,774 |
| 2022 | $7,077.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Laurel Ave is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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