Sonoma County property record for 420 Murphy Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.923 acres (40,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $855,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $10,982 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-281-041-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-281-041-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 40,200 sqft (0.923 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Old Parcel Number | 004-281-041 |
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| Street Address | 420 MURPHY AVE |
| City | SEBASTOPOL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95472-3611 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYSE |
| Legal Description | 75 FORM 4-281-03 C/W 05 37 INT 40 M/D |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEBASTOPOL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 153406 |
420 Murphy Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2706 BOHEMIAN HWY, OCCIDENTAL, CA 95465-9112 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20233189 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057291 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 420 MURPHY AVE, SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472-3611 |
| Document Number | 0000003189 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023003189 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $940.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2706 BOHEMIAN HWY, OCCIDENTAL, CA 95465-9112 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 420 MURPHY AVE, SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472-3611 |
| Document Number | 0000057291 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 57291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 410 MURPHY AVE SEBASTOPOL CA 954723611, SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472-3611 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 420 Murphy Ave was $10,982.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Municipality | Sebastopol City |
| Secondary School District | West Sonoma County Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sebastopol Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $907,332 (+2%) Land $371,422 Building $535,910 | |
| 2025 | $10,982.00 | $889,542 Land $364,140 Building $525,402 |
| 2023 | $2,473.00 (+0.37%) | $194,888 Land $47,415 Building $147,473 |
| 2022 | $2,464.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 420 Murphy Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 420 Murphy Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 SEBASTOPOL serves 7,522 people · EPA ID CA4910011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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