Sonoma County property record for 1981 Western Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,918 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.371 acres (16,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,963 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage May 2019 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 019-110-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 019-110-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,918 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 16,150 sqft (0.371 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 019-110-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1981 WESTERN AVE |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-1787 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | AR15 |
| Legal Description | TWP 05N RGE 07W SEC 32 QTR SW4 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 150800 |
1981 Western Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1998.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1981 WESTERN AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1787 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| May 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Mar 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Aug 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199859089 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 1981 WESTERN AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1787 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1981 WESTERN AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1787 |
| Document Number | 0000125404 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020125404 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 1981 WESTERN AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1787 |
| Document Number | 0000038657 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1981 WESTERN AVE PETALUMA CA 949521787, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1787 |
| Document Number | 0000038657 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 38657 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 1981 WESTERN AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1787 |
| Document Number | 0000016581 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1981 WESTERN AVE PETALUMA CA 949521787, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1787 |
| Document Number | 0000016581 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16581 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 7, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 1981 WESTERN AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1787 |
| Document Number | 0000068692 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1981 WESTERN AVE PETALUMA CA 949521787, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1787 |
| Document Number | 0000068692 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 68692 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1981 Western Ave was $5,963 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Elementary School District | Petaluma City Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Petaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $488,590 (+2%) Land $244,295 Building $244,295 | |
| 2025 | $5,963.00 Homeowner's exemption | $479,010 Land $239,505 Building $239,505 |
| 2023 | $5,440.00 (+4.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $460,410 Land $230,205 Building $230,205 |
| 2022 | $5,187.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1981 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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 risk around 1981 Western Ave is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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