Sonoma County property record for 1838 Downing St, Petaluma, CA 94954
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.039 acres (1,690 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,577 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 136-530-047-000 |
| Primary APN | 136-530-047-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 1,690 sqft (0.039 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 136-530-047 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1838 DOWNING ST |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94954-8539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | HILLVIEW OAKS LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLVIEW OAKS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 150607 |
1838 Downing St, residential vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1838 DOWNING ST, PETALUMA, CA 94954-8539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HOUSING LAND TRUST OF SONOMA COUNTY |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITY OF PETALUMA |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202361252 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076754 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 1838 DOWNING ST, PETALUMA, CA 94954-8539 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1838 DOWNING ST, PETALUMA, CA 94954-8539 |
| Document Number | 0000061405 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023061405 |
| Name | HOUSING LAND TRUST OF SONOMA COUNTY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | PETALUMA, CA 94955 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1838 DOWNING ST, PETALUMA, CA 94954-8539 |
| Document Number | 0000061252 |
| Map Reference | MB 494 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023061252 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,209.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1838 DOWNING ST, PETALUMA, CA 94954-8539 |
| Document Number | 0000061254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023061254 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1838 DOWNING ST, PETALUMA, CA 94954-8539 |
| Document Number | 0000061249 |
| Map Reference | MB 494 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023061249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5431, PETALUMA, CA 94955-5431 |
| Document Number | 0000061251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023061251 |
| Name | CITY OF PETALUMA |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1838 DOWNING ST, PETALUMA, CA 94954-8539 |
| Document Number | 0000061248 |
| Map Reference | MB 494 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023061248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,101.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 ENGLISH ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2610 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1838 Downing St was $4,577.
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 | $405,756 (+2%) Land $161,262 Building $244,494 | |
| 2025 | $4,577.00 | $397,800 Land $158,100 Building $239,700 |
| 2023 | $3,018.00 (+0.5%) | $266,100 Land $117,394 Building $148,706 |
| 2022 | $3,003.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1838 Downing St 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 1838 Downing 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 93% of the US · lower than 96% 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 381 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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