Sonoma County property record for 296 Garfield Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,463 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Feb 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $2,960 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 149-171-020-000 |
| Primary APN | 149-171-020-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,463 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,463 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 149-171-020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 GARFIELD DR |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94954-3816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | FOOTHILL MANOR UNIT 3 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOOTHILL MANOR |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 150603 |
296 Garfield Dr is held in a trust since December 2008.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 VILLAGE EAST CT, PETALUMA, CA 94954-5843 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 198812522 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000110053 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Garfield Dr was $2,960.
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 | $245,980 (+2%) Land $89,794 Building $156,186 | |
| 2025 | $2,960.00 | $241,158 Land $88,034 Building $153,124 |
| 2023 | $2,651.00 (+0.84%) | $231,795 Land $84,616 Building $147,179 |
| 2022 | $2,629.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 296 Garfield Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 296 Garfield Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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