1237 San Rafael Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 1237 San Rafael Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$822,500 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$5,401 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`005-232-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`005-232-001-000`
Alternative APN	`005-232-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,600 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,600 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage Area	456 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	005-232-001
Street Address	1237 SAN RAFAEL DR
City	PETALUMA
State	CA
Zip	94954-5369
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CITYPE
Legal Description	MAP 157 PG 9 LOT 244
Legal Subdivision	SONOMA VISTA UNIT 3
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	244
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Township / Civil Division	PETALUMA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	150601

Owner

Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1237 SAN RAFAEL DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-5369
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 22, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202639091
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 21, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0000106512
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Recording Date	Jul 31, 2026
Property Address	1237 SAN RAFAEL DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-5369
Document Number	0000039091
Instrument Date	Jul 23, 2026
Instrument	202639091
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2026
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$91,379.75
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1237 SAN RAFAEL DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-5369

Mortgage

Document Number	0000039092,
Date	Jul 31, 2026
Instrument	202639092

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Sonoma County
Municipality	Petaluma City
Elementary School District	Old Adobe Union Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School District	Petaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$487,211 (+2%) Land $276,650 Building $210,561
2025	$5,401.00 (+6.4%) Homeowner's exemption	$477,659 (+4.04%) Land $271,226 Building $206,433
2023	$5,076.00 (+0.51%) Homeowner's exemption	$459,113 Land $260,695 Building $198,418
2022	$5,050.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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