Sonoma County property record for 1516 Joan Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,477 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer Jun 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-335-013-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-335-013-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,025 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 007-335-013 |
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| Street Address | 1516 JOAN DR |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94954-3640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | NOVAK SUB 3 LOT 144 |
| Legal Subdivision | NOVAK SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 144 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 150603 |
1516 Joan Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2005.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1516 JOAN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000117459 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1516 JOAN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3640 |
| Document Number | 0000042071 |
| Map Reference | MB 74 PG 19-21 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022042071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1516 JOAN DRIVE, NIMSHEW, CA 95954 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1516 JOAN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3640 |
| Document Number | 0000042072 |
| Map Reference | MB 74 PG 19-21 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022042072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1516 JOAN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3640 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 1516 JOAN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3640 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000027207 |
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| Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018027207 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1516 JOAN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3640 |
| Document Number | 0000032458 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 32458 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1615 EDITH ST BERKELEY CA 947031306, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1306 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1516 Joan Dr was $1,477 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 | Old Adobe Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Petaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $133,604 (+2%) Land $56,606 Building $76,998 | |
| 2025 | $1,477.00 Homeowner's exemption | $130,986 Land $55,497 Building $75,489 |
| 2023 | $1,389.00 (+0.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $125,901 Land $53,343 Building $72,558 |
| 2022 | $1,381.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1516 Joan Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 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.
The area around 1516 Joan Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 643 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 · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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