1840 Whaleship Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 1840 Whaleship Rd, Bodega Bay, CA 94923

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.155 acres (6,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,499,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$17,108 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Mortgage
Jul 2023 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN100-052-005-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN100-052-005-000
Alternative APN
  • 100-052-005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,716 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,068 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,750 sqft (0.155 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area352 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number100-052-005
Street Address1840 WHALESHIP RD
CityBODEGA BAY
StateCA
Zip94923
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description99 FM 100-051-005 & PT TO RD OR 98-084698
Legal Block3
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Township / Civil DivisionRUSSIAN RIVER-SONOMA COAST
Census Block Group3
Census Block3020
Census Tract154304

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1301 CASTEC DR, SACRAMENTO, CA 95864-2853
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jul 24, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UNIVERSITY CU
Mar 21, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Feb 8, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202311628
Prior Transfer DateMay 29, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000114793
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Property Address1840 WHALESHIP RD, BODEGA BAY, CA 94923
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2023
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address888 GREENBERRY LN, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-1226

Mortgage

Document Number0000065390
DateOct 11, 2022
Instrument2022065390
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term341 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Property Address1840 WHALESHIP RD, BODEGA BAY, CA 94923
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2023
Title CompanyTWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1840 WHALESHIP RD, BODEGA BAY, CA 94923

Mortgage

Document Number0000033875
DateJul 24, 2023
Instrument2023033875
Lender
NameUNIVERSITY CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90025
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJul 23, 2033
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Recording DateMar 21, 2023
Property Address1840 WHALESHIP RD, BODEGA BAY, CA 94923
Document Number0000011628
Instrument DateMar 14, 2023
Instrument2023011628
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2023
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,648.90
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address4820 DONOVAN DR, CARMICHAEL, CA 95608-5449

February 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Recording DateFeb 8, 2021
Property Address1840 WHALESHIP RD, BODEGA BAY, CA 94923
Document Number0000014673
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2021
Instrument2021014673
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,507.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address888 GREENBERRY LN, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903-1226

Mortgage

Document Number0000014674
DateFeb 8, 2021
Instrument2021014674
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySonoma County
Unified School DistrictShoreline Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,590,749 (+2%) Land $636,724 Building $954,025
2025$17,108.00 (+9.27%)$1,559,559 (+11.45%) Land $624,240 Building $935,319
2023$15,656.00 (+1.18%)$1,399,338 Land $546,210 Building $853,128
2022$15,474.00

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims85 (1978–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA27 of 85
Most Recent ClaimMar 2019
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides, Jan 1997 · 13 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 25 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Feb 1986 · 14 claims

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 50% of the US · lower than 70% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemBODEGA BAY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
serves 1,069 people · EPA ID CA4910021
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
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 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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