Sonoma County property record for 5 Jess Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,186 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,785 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 006-434-025-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-434-025-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,186 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,606 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,140 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 006-434-025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 JESS AVE |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-2242 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | LINDA DEL MAR SUB #1 LOT 129 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDA DEL MAR SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 129 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 150901 |
5 Jess Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 JESS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021118029 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 JESS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2242 |
| Document Number | 0000118029 |
| Map Reference | MB 82 PG 18-21 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021118029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,953.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5 JESS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2242 |
| Document Number | 0000118030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021118030 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Jess Ave was $7,785.
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 | $681,929 (+2%) Land $272,771 Building $409,158 | |
| 2025 | $7,785.00 | $668,559 Land $267,423 Building $401,136 |
| 2023 | $7,085.00 (+0.85%) | $642,600 Land $257,040 Building $385,560 |
| 2022 | $7,025.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5 Jess Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A99, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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.
The area around 5 Jess Ave 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 373 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom.
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