18 Laurel Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 18 Laurel Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 837 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.099 acres (4,311 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$452,000 (Oct 2014)
Tax Bill$6,291 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN008-351-046-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN008-351-046-000
Alternative APN
  • 008-351-046

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area837 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area837 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,311 sqft (0.099 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number008-351-046
Street Address18 LAUREL AVE
CityPETALUMA
StateCA
Zip94952-4016
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCITYPE
Legal Description94 FM 008-351-038 & PT 24 OR 94-009053 LLA 93-016
Legal SubdivisionLAUREL HEIGHTS
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Township / Civil DivisionPETALUMA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4023
Census Tract150800

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address18 LAUREL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4016
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SAN FRANCISCO FIRE CU
Jan 8, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 23, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201475298
Last Transfer DateJan 7, 2020
Transfer Doc0000001400
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Property Address18 LAUREL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 14, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address18 LAUREL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4016

Mortgage

Document Number0000105797
DateSep 22, 2021
Instrument2021105797
Lender
NameSAN FRANCISCO FIRE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueOct 1, 2041

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Recording DateJan 8, 2020
Property Address18 LAUREL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4016
Document Number0000001400
Instrument DateJan 7, 2020
Instrument1400
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address18 LAUREL AVE PETALUMA CA 949524016, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4016

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$554,088 (+2%) Land $221,880 Building $332,208
2025$6,291.00 (+10.19%) Homeowner's exemption$543,225 (+4.04%) Land $217,530 Building $325,695
2023$5,709.00 (+0.88%) Homeowner's exemption$522,133 Land $209,084 Building $313,049
2022$5,659.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1979–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 3
Most Recent ClaimMar 2011 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.09% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 628 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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