Sonoma County property record for 405 Cortez Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,537 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (Dec 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $3,519 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-201-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-201-014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,537 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,537 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Area | 481 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 007-201-014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 405 CORTEZ DR |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94954-3409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | MCDOWELL SUB 1 LOT 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCDOWELL SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 150603 |
405 Cortez Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2005.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 CORTEZ DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1989115300 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000056412 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 405 CORTEZ DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000001191 |
| Map Reference | MB 66 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021001191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 CORTEZ DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3409 |
| Document Number | 0000001192 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021001192 |
| Name | SPROUT MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 405 Cortez Dr was $3,519.
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 | $296,497 (+2%) Land $150,124 Building $146,373 | |
| 2025 | $3,519.00 | $290,684 Land $147,181 Building $143,503 |
| 2023 | $3,165.00 (+0.86%) | $279,399 Land $141,467 Building $137,932 |
| 2022 | $3,138.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 405 Cortez 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.
The area around 405 Cortez Dr 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.
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 325 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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