Sonoma County property record for 526 Western Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,089 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $376,500 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,129 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-392-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-392-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,089 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,089 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 006-392-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 526 WESTERN AVE |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-2639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Subdivision | PETALUMA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 280 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 150800 |
526 Western Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2005.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 WESTERN AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200229550 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022077 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 526 WESTERN AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2639 |
| Document Number | 0000048018 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 526 WESTERN AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2639 |
| Document Number | 0000048019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048019 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Western Ave was $9,129.
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 | $803,291 (+2%) Land $321,315 Building $481,976 | |
| 2025 | $9,129.00 | $787,541 Land $315,015 Building $472,526 |
| 2023 | $8,320.00 (+0.86%) | $756,962 Land $302,784 Building $454,178 |
| 2022 | $8,249.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 526 Western Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 526 Western Ave is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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.
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 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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