Sonoma County property record for 1517 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,568 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-334-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-334-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,025 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,508 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 007-334-019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1517 JOAN DR |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94954-3639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | NOVAK SUB #3 LOT 170 |
| Legal Subdivision | NOVAK SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 170 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 150603 |
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 JOAN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OPES ADVISORS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201567771 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016022 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 1517 JOAN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000072099 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020072099 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1517 JOAN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3639 |
| Document Number | 0000073277 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 73277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1517 JOAN DR PETALUMA CA 949543639, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3639 |
| Document Number | 73278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 73278 |
| Name | OPES ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2047 |
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 | $495,054 (+2%) Land $199,229 Building $295,825 | |
| 2025 | $5,568.00 (+6.36%) | $485,348 (+4.04%) Land $195,323 Building $290,025 |
| 2023 | $5,235.00 (+0.48%) | $466,504 Land $187,740 Building $278,764 |
| 2022 | $5,210.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Record 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.
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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