Sonoma County property record for 251 Prospect St, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,720 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,708 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Mortgage Sep 2025 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-243-022-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-243-022-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,260 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,840 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Old Parcel Number | 006-243-022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 PROSPECT ST |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 150902 |
251 Prospect St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 1994.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 PROSPECT ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CENTER STREET LENDING CORPORATION |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038614 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 251 PROSPECT ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 271 SKILLMAN LN, PETALUMA, CA 94952-1226 |
| Document Number | 0000002249 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025002249 |
| Name | CENTER STREET LENDING CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92612 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 251 PROSPECT ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952 |
| Document Number | 0000044585 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025044585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 251 PROSPECT ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952 |
| Document Number | 0000044584 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025044584 |
| Name | HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2065 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 251 PROSPECT ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952 |
| Document Number | 0000044583 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025044583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Title Company | PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 251 PROSPECT ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952 |
| Document Number | 0000044584 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025044584 |
| Name | HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2065 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Prospect St was $1,708.
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 | $131,763 (+2%) Land $25,242 Building $106,521 | |
| 2025 | $1,708.00 | $129,181 Land $24,748 Building $104,433 |
| 2023 | $1,501.00 (+0.81%) | $124,167 Land $23,788 Building $100,379 |
| 2022 | $1,489.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 251 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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.
The area around 251 Prospect St 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 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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