Sonoma County property record for 520 J St, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,340 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $174,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,852 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-271-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-271-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,340 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 008-271-008 |
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| Street Address | 520 J ST |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-5118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | BLK 51 LOT 7,8 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTERN EXTENSION TO CITY OF PETALUMA |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 150701 |
520 J St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2009.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 J ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-5118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199590961 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000123619 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 520 J ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-5118 |
| Document Number | 0000044385 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 520 J ST PETALUMA CA 949525118, PETALUMA, CA 94952-5118 |
| Document Number | 0000044385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 44385 |
| Name | SUPREME LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75254 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 7, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 J St was $3,852.
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 | $333,659 (+2%) Land $186,653 Building $147,006 | |
| 2025 | $3,852.00 Homeowner's exemption | $327,118 Land $182,994 Building $144,124 |
| 2023 | $3,467.00 (+0.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $314,418 Land $175,889 Building $138,529 |
| 2022 | $3,437.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 520 J St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1980–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 520 J St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
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 724 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 in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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