Sonoma County property record for 243 Howard St, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,896 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $374,500 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,657 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-243-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-243-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,489 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,534 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,896 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 006-243-012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 HOWARD ST |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-2761 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | MAP E5 183 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETALUMA |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 454 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 150902 |
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2761 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999151434 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000123085 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $587,100 (+2%) Land $313,541 Building $273,559 | |
| 2025 | $6,657.00 (+10.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $575,590 (+4.04%) Land $307,394 Building $268,196 |
| 2023 | $6,045.00 (+0.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $553,241 Land $295,458 Building $257,783 |
| 2022 | $5,992.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982 · Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 752 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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