Sonoma County property record for 228 S McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,981 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-213-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-213-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 007-213-002 |
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| Street Address | 228 S MCDOWELL BLVD |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94954-3506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | MCDOWELL VILLAGE SUB 2 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDOWELL VILLAGE SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 150603 |
228 S McDowell Blvd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 S MCDOWELL BLVD, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202561728 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 228 S MCDOWELL BLVD, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3506 |
| Document Number | 0000061728 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025061728 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,937.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 S MCDOWELL BLVD, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3506 |
| Document Number | 0000061729 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025061729 |
| Name | NQM FUNDING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 S McDowell Blvd was $2,981.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Municipality | Petaluma City |
| 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 | $625,000 (+157.14%) Land $250,000 Building $375,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,981.00 | $243,055 Land $138,889 Building $104,166 |
| 2023 | $2,670.00 (+0.83%) | $233,619 Land $133,497 Building $100,122 |
| 2022 | $2,648.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 228 S McDowell Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 228 S McDowell Blvd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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