1602 Shern Way, Petaluma, CA 94954 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 1602 Shern Way, Petaluma, CA 94954

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 2012
Lot Size0.151 acres (6,596 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$7,058 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN017-030-041-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN017-030-041-000
Alternative APN
  • 017-030-041

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,864 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,284 sqft
1st Floor Area1,864 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2012
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2012
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Lot Area6,596 sqft (0.151 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number017-030-041
Street Address1602 SHERN WAY
CityPETALUMA
StateCA
Zip94954-3020
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description2008 FM PTNS017-030-023 & 024 SOUTHGATE PH 3 LOT16
Legal SubdivisionSOUTHGATE-PH 03
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Township / Civil DivisionPETALUMA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract150611

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1602 SHERN WAY, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3020
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSurviving Spouse

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 13, 2012
Deed SaleAug 13, 2012
Prior SaleDec 21, 2010
Deed Document Number201277799
Last Transfer DateMay 25, 2024
Transfer Doc0000023776
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Recording DateSep 1, 2021
Property Address1602 SHERN WAY, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3020
Document Number0000099344
Map ReferenceDOC 2007-086163
Instrument DateAug 27, 2021
Instrument2021099344
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1602 SHERN WAY, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3020

Mortgage

Document Number0000099345
DateSep 1, 2021
Instrument2021099345
Lender
NameCASTLE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySonoma County
MunicipalityPetaluma City
Elementary School DistrictOld Adobe Union Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictPetaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$603,646 (+2%) Land $163,280 Building $440,366
2025$7,058.00 (+7.92%)$591,811 (+4.04%) Land $160,079 Building $431,732
2023$6,540.00 (+0.49%) Homeowner's exemption$568,832 Land $153,864 Building $414,968
2022$6,508.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF PETALUMA
serves 61,427 people · EPA ID CA4910006
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 505 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

May also be available: Unwired.

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