Sonoma County property record for 143 Howard St, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,804 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $461,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,006 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-393-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-393-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,804 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 006-393-015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 143 HOWARD ST |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-2931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2000 FM 006-393-004 LLA 98-003 OR99022644 LOT 286 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETALUMA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 286 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 150800 |
143 Howard St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2010.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200841121 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007505 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 143 Howard St was $5,006 with a disabled person'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 | $609,586 (+2%) Land $361,734 Building $247,852 | |
| 2025 | $5,006.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $597,635 Land $354,642 Building $242,993 |
| 2023 | $4,610.00 (-1.03%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $574,430 Land $340,872 Building $233,558 |
| 2022 | $4,658.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 143 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 143 Howard St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Under 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.
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 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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