521 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 521 E Railroad Ave, Cotati, CA 94931 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Square Footage1,804 sqft Living Area
Lot Size137,214 sqft (3.15 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$290,000 (1993)
Tax Bill$6,043.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN046-234-015-000
Alternative APN
  • 046-234-015

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Building Area1,804 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,380 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,804 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area137,214 sqft (3.15 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area576 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
SewageSeptic Sewage

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number046-234-015
Street Address521 E RAILROAD AVE
CityCOTATI
StateCA
Zip94931-9608
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description79 FM 46-234-14 & PT TO 16 OR 3499-141
Legal SubdivisionPARCEL MAP NO 1903 A
Legal Block2
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Minor Civil DivisionPETALUMA
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2011
Census Tract151203

Owner

Source: Sonoma County records · APN 046-234-015-000

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address521 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9608
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 13, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
OPERATING ENGS LOCAL #3 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Jul 07, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION #3 FCU
Mar 02, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jun 23, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
EXCHANGE BANK
Apr 25, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY
Apr 25, 2017Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 27, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 27, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number199393087
Last Transfer DateApr 18, 2017
Transfer Doc0000031741
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Recording DateApr 13, 2026
Property Address521 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9608
Document Number0000017665
Instrument DateApr 07, 2026
Instrument202617665
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants, 205
Address521 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9608

Mortgage

Document Number0000017665,
DateApr 13, 2026
Instrument202617665
Lender
NameOPERATING ENGS LOCAL #3 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 07, 2056
Interest
Rate6.11%
Max Rate-1%

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Property Address521 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9608
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address621 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9625

Mortgage

Document Number0000046708
DateJul 07, 2022
Instrument2022046708
Lender
NameOPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION #3 FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressLIVERMORE, CA 94551
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 01, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Property Address521 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9608
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address521 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9608

Mortgage

Document Number0000024600
DateMar 02, 2021
Instrument2021024600
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueFeb 01, 2051

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Property Address521 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9608
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000048682
DateJun 23, 2017
Instrument2017048682
Lender
NameEXCHANGE BANK
TypeBank
AddressSANTA ROSA, CA 95402
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Recording DateApr 25, 2017
Property Address521 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9608
Document Number0000031741
Instrument DateApr 18, 2017
Instrument31741
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 09, 2017
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address521 E RAILROAD AVE COTATI CA 949319608, COTATI, CA 94931-9608

April 2017: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionSONOMA CA
Recording DateApr 25, 2017
Property Address521 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9608
Document Number0000031740
Map ReferencePM1903-A MAP148 PG19
Instrument DateApr 18, 2017
Instrument2017031740
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address521 E RAILROAD AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9608

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sonoma County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySonoma County
Unified School DistrictCotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$6,043.00 (+3.07%) Homeowner's exemption$493,635 (+4.04%) Land $280,861 Building $212,774
2023$5,863.00 (+1.81%) Homeowner's exemption$474,467 Land $269,955 Building $204,512
2022$5,759.00

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