404 Melvin St, Petaluma, CA 94952 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 404 Melvin St, Petaluma, CA 94952

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.155 acres (6,750 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$228,000 (Jun 2013)
Tax Bill	$2,231 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Second Mortgage Jul 2021 Second Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`008-072-007-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`008-072-007-000`
Alternative APN	`008-072-007`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,808 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,088 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,089 sqft
Basement Area	1,089 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,750 sqft (0.155 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	008-072-007
Street Address	404 MELVIN ST
City	PETALUMA
State	CA
Zip	94952-2464
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CITYPE
Legal Description	LT 7 BLACKWELL SD
Legal Subdivision	BLACKWELL SUBDIVISION #1
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Township / Civil Division	PETALUMA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	150800

Owner

404 Melvin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	404 MELVIN ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 15, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage REDWOOD CU
Jul 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage REDWOOD CU
May 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage REDWOOD CU
Sep 6, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage REDWOOD CU
Sep 6, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage REDWOOD CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 18, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 18, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 16, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201362971
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 28, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000813
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	404 MELVIN ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2023
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	404 MELVIN ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464

Mortgage

Document Number	0000026600
Date	Jun 15, 2023
Instrument	2023026600

Lender

Name	REDWOOD CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SANTA ROSA, CA 95403

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2038

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	404 MELVIN ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 25, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	404 MELVIN ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464

Mortgage

Document Number	0000078743
Date	Jul 7, 2021
Instrument	2021078743

Lender

Name	REDWOOD CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SANTA ROSA, CA 95403

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2036

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	404 MELVIN ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464
Document Number	0000035463
Instrument Date	May 20, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2019
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	404 MELVIN ST PETALUMA CA 949522464, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464

Mortgage

Document Number	0000035463
Date	May 28, 2019
Instrument	35463

Lender

Name	REDWOOD CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SANTA ROSA, CA 95403

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 27, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.75%

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	404 MELVIN ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464
Document Number	0000066405
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 9, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	404 MELVIN ST PETALUMA CA 949522464, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464

Mortgage

Document Number	0000066405
Date	Sep 21, 2018
Instrument	66405

Lender

Name	REDWOOD CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SANTA ROSA, CA 95403

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Sep 20, 2033

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	404 MELVIN ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464
Document Number	0000071791
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 2, 2017
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	404 MELVIN ST PETALUMA CA 949522464, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2464

Mortgage

Document Number	0000071791
Date	Sep 12, 2017
Instrument	71791

Lender

Name	REDWOOD CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SANTA ROSA, CA 95403

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Sep 11, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 404 Melvin St was $2,231 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		$187,249 (+2%) Land $20,237 Building $167,012
2025	$2,231.00 Homeowner's exemption	$183,579 Land $19,841 Building $163,738
2023	$1,978.00 (+0.92%) Homeowner's exemption	$176,452 Land $19,071 Building $157,381
2022	$1,960.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 404 Melvin St 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

Wildfire risk around 404 Melvin St is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.1% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 334 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Sonic Telecom.

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