355 Valparaiso Ave, Cotati, CA 94931 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 355 Valparaiso Ave, Cotati, CA 94931

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size0.29 acres (12,609 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$323,000 (Nov 2000)
Tax Bill$8,109 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Reverse Mortgage
Nov 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN144-392-008-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN144-392-008-000
Alternative APN
  • 144-392-008

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,510 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,210 sqft
1st Floor Area1,510 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area12,609 sqft (0.29 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area700 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number144-392-008
Street Address355 VALPARAISO AVE
CityCOTATI
StateCA
Zip94931-4332
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeCITYCO
Legal DescriptionLOT 5 CASA BONITA NO.1
Legal SubdivisionCASA BONITA SUBDIVISION #1
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Township / Civil DivisionPETALUMA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract151204

Owner

Source: Sonoma County records, as of May 6, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address355 VALPARAISO AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-4332
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 29, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage
AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP
Nov 8, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 13, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 13, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2000119083
Last Transfer DateSep 1, 2015
Transfer Doc0000078997
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Recording DateOct 29, 2019
Property Address355 VALPARAISO AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-4332
Document Number0000078766
Map ReferenceMB 157 PG 16
Instrument DateOct 8, 2019
Instrument2019078766
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyFNC TITLE OF CALIFORNIA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address355 VALPARAISO AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-4332

Mortgage

Document Number0000078767
DateOct 29, 2019
Instrument2019078767
Lender
NameAMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.45%
Type Change DateNov 1, 2020
Change FrequencyAnnually
Index1-Year LIBOR

November 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Recording DateNov 8, 2018
Property Address355 VALPARAISO AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-4332
Document Number0000077627
Instrument DateSep 17, 2018
Instrument77627
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address355 VALPARAISO AVE COTATI CA 949314332, COTATI, CA 94931-4332

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySonoma County
MunicipalityCotati City
Unified School DistrictCotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$8,109.00 (+2.96%)$669,306 (+4.04%) Land $223,101 Building $446,205
2023$7,876.00 (+1.76%)$643,318 Land $214,439 Building $428,879
2022$7,740.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1995)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemCITY OF COTATI
serves 7,290 people · EPA ID CA4910016
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 321 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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