516 Central Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 516 Central Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$805,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$8,448 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2019 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`006-144-011-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`006-144-011-000`
Alternative APN	`006-144-011`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,668 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,668 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage Area	484 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	006-144-011
Street Address	516 CENTRAL AVE
City	PETALUMA
State	CA
Zip	94952-2703
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CITYPE
Legal Description	80 FORM PT OF 6-144-01 PM 146 PCL 3
Legal Subdivision	CITY OF PETALUMA PARCEL MAP NO 146
Legal Block	4
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Township / Civil Division	PETALUMA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4004
Census Tract	150902

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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	516 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2703
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 29, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER LENDING INC
Feb 14, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER LENDING INC
Sep 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER LENDING INC
Nov 15, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER LENDING INC
Jul 26, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit EXCHANGE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 18, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201878828
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 6, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000078828
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	516 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2703
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000035719
Date	May 29, 2019
Instrument	2019035719

Lender

Name	PREMIER LENDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BURLINGAME, CA 94010

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	516 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2703
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011548
Date	Feb 14, 2020
Instrument	2020011548

Lender

Name	PREMIER LENDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28277

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	516 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2703
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	516 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2703

Mortgage

Document Number	0000088124
Date	Sep 30, 2020
Instrument	2020088124

Lender

Name	PREMIER LENDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28277

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2018
Property Address	516 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2703
Document Number	0000078828
Map Reference	MB284 PG44 PM146
Instrument Date	Nov 6, 2018
Instrument	2018078828
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	516 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2703

Mortgage

Document Number	0000078829
Date	Nov 15, 2018
Instrument	2018078829

Lender

Name	PREMIER LENDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

July 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Recording Date	Jul 26, 2017
Property Address	516 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2703
Document Number	0000057487
Map Reference	PM146 MB284 PG44
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2017
Instrument	2017057487
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	516 CENTRAL AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2703

Mortgage

Document Number	0000057488
Date	Jul 26, 2017
Instrument	2017057488

Lender

Name	EXCHANGE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$748,966 (+2%) Land $299,585 Building $449,381
2025	$8,448.00 (+9.83%) Homeowner's exemption	$734,281 (+4.04%) Land $293,711 Building $440,570
2023	$7,692.00 (+0.89%) Homeowner's exemption	$705,769 Land $282,306 Building $423,463
2022	$7,624.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1982)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 752 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
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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