Sonoma County property record for 48 Jess Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,947 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,710 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $372,727 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,144 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A99 (high risk) |
| APN | 006-432-016-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-432-016-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,947 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,947 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,710 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 006-432-016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 JESS AVE |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-2243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | LIS PENDENS 99021600 LOT 103 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDA DEL MAR SUBDIVISION #1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 103 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 150901 |
48 Jess Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 JESS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201699437 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042870 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 48 JESS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2243 |
| Document Number | 0000049486 |
| Map Reference | MAP82 PG18-21 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017049486 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 48 JESS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2243 |
| Document Number | 0000049487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017049487 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Jess Ave was $3,144.
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 | $262,627 (+2%) Land $128,110 Building $134,517 | |
| 2025 | $3,144.00 | $257,479 Land $125,599 Building $131,880 |
| 2023 | $2,820.00 (+0.82%) | $247,483 Land $120,723 Building $126,760 |
| 2022 | $2,797.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 48 Jess Ave in Zone A99, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A99 high risk · federal flood protection under construction |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 242 (1982–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 242 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 48 Jess Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom, Verizon.
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