324 Howard St, Petaluma, CA 94952 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 324 Howard St, Petaluma, CA 94952

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,312 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.258 acres (11,236 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$162,500 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,520 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Mortgage Jul 2020 Line of Credit + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`006-201-030-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`006-201-030-000`
Alternative APN	`006-201-030`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,312 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	3,560 sqft
Basement Area	771 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	11,236 sqft (0.258 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	200 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	200 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	006-201-030
Street Address	324 HOWARD ST
City	PETALUMA
State	CA
Zip	94952-2721
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	CITYPE
Legal Description	LOT 458
Legal Subdivision	PETALUMA
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	458
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Township / Civil Division	PETALUMA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4008
Census Tract	150902

Owner

324 Howard St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2019.

Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	324 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2721
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 15, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK
Jul 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FREMONT BANK
Jul 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK
Jun 2, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK
Mar 18, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 18, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 18, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 21, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201918394
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 13, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000018394
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	324 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2721
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000057694
Date	Aug 15, 2018
Instrument	2018057694

Lender

Name	FREMONT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LIVERMORE, CA 94551

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	324 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2721
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000062439
Date	Jul 28, 2020
Instrument	2020062439

Lender

Name	FREMONT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LIVERMORE, CA 94551

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 20, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	324 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2721
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000061829
Date	Jul 27, 2020
Instrument	2020061829

Lender

Name	FREMONT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LIVERMORE, CA 94551

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	324 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2721
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	324 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2721

Mortgage

Document Number	0000065762
Date	Jun 2, 2021
Instrument	2021065762

Lender

Name	FREMONT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	LIVERMORE, CA 94551

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Recording Date	Mar 18, 2019
Property Address	324 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2721
Document Number	0000018394
Map Reference	MB 659 PG 203
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2019
Instrument	2019018394
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	324 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2721

Mortgage

Document Number	0000018395
Date	Mar 18, 2019
Instrument	2019018395

Lender

Name	FREMONT BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 324 Howard St was $1,520 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$141,247 (+2%) Land $23,229 Building $118,018
2025	$1,520.00 Homeowner's exemption	$138,478 Land $22,774 Building $115,704
2023	$1,522.00 (+0.93%) Homeowner's exemption	$133,103 Land $21,891 Building $111,212
2022	$1,508.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 324 Howard 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.

Wildfire

The area around 324 Howard 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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