515 Central Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 515 Central Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,962 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$385,000 (Jan 2002)
Tax Bill$6,580 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Transfer
Dec 2016 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN006-142-008-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN006-142-008-000
Alternative APN
  • 006-142-008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,962 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area950 sqft
Basement Area1,012 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area225 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area225 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number006-142-008
Street Address515 CENTRAL AVE
CityPETALUMA
StateCA
Zip94952-2765
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCITYPE
Legal DescriptionBLK 3 PART OF LOT 1-3
Legal SubdivisionCHERRY HILL ADDITION
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Township / Civil DivisionPETALUMA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract150902

Owner

Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address515 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2765
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 26, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 21, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 9, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 9, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20023327
Last Transfer DateDec 20, 2023
Transfer Doc0000062636
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Recording DateDec 26, 2023
Property Address515 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2765
Document Number0000062636
Instrument DateDec 20, 2023
Instrument2023062636
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address515 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2765

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Property Address515 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2765
Document Number0000001064
Instrument DateDec 21, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2017
Title CompanySPL INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address515 CENTRAL AVE PETALUMA CA 949522765, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2765

Mortgage

Document Number0000001064
DateJan 5, 2017
Instrument1064
Lender
NameMISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY
AddressRIVERSIDE, CA 92517
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySonoma County
MunicipalityPetaluma City
Elementary School DistrictPetaluma City Elementary School District (KG - 06)
Secondary School DistrictPetaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$580,129 (+2%) Land $361,643 Building $218,486
2025$6,580.00 (+10.14%) Homeowner's exemption$568,754 (+4.04%) Land $354,552 Building $214,202
2023$5,974.00 (+0.88%) Homeowner's exemption$546,670 Land $340,785 Building $205,885
2022$5,922.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1982)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1982 · Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF PETALUMA
serves 61,427 people · EPA ID CA4910006
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 752 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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