Sonoma County property record for 494 High St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 299 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,620 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $4,941 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-183-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-183-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 299 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 299 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,620 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 299 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 004-183-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 HIGH ST |
| City | SEBASTOPOL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95472-4369 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYSE |
| Legal Description | LT 8 BLK 5 CALDERS ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | CALDERS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEBASTOPOL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 153403 |
494 High St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2013.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 HIGH ST, SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472-4369 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 24, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 24, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199439599 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021879 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 494 High St was $4,941 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $400,382 (+2%) Land $162,859 Building $237,523 | |
| 2025 | $4,941.00 Homeowner's exemption | $392,532 Land $159,666 Building $232,866 |
| 2023 | $4,454.00 (+0.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $377,291 Land $153,467 Building $223,824 |
| 2022 | $4,429.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 494 High St 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 494 High St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 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 623 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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