Sonoma County property record for 511 S McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,026 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,193 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-301-044-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-301-044-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,406 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,934 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,406 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,026 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Old Parcel Number | 007-301-044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 S MCDOWELL BLVD |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94954-3753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2005 FM PTN 007-301-031 PLC 1 669M2/5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROWES MAP OF PETALUMA RANCHO |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 150603 |
511 S McDowell Blvd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2004.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 S MCDOWELL BLVD, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3753 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000138694 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 511 S MCDOWELL BLVD, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3753 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000060649 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018060649 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 18, 2048 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 511 S MCDOWELL BLVD, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3753 |
| Document Number | 0000008619 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021008619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 511 S MCDOWELL BLVD, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3753 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 S McDowell Blvd was $4,193 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Municipality | Petaluma City |
| Elementary School District | Old Adobe Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Petaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $377,234 (+2%) Land $106,280 Building $270,954 | |
| 2025 | $4,193.00 Homeowner's exemption | $369,839 Land $104,197 Building $265,642 |
| 2023 | $3,941.00 (+0.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $355,479 Land $100,151 Building $255,328 |
| 2022 | $3,921.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 511 S McDowell Blvd 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 511 S McDowell Blvd 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 |
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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 788 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 in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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