Sonoma County property record for 538 Central Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,229 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 056-389-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 056-389-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,216 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,250 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 056-389-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15UA |
| Legal Description | LOT 61 WOODLEAF PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLEAF PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SONOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 150306 |
538 Central Ave is held in a trust since September 2009.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 969 WILDWOOD AVE, DALY CITY, CA 94015-3509 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2001 |
| Deed Document Number | 2001106336 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000110171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 538 CENTRAL AVE, SONOMA, CA 95476-8410 |
| Document Number | 0000016283 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023016283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 969 WILDWOOD AVE, DALY CITY, CA 94015-3509 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 538 CENTRAL AVE, SONOMA, CA 95476-8410 |
| Document Number | 0000007716 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023007716 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 969 WILDWOOD AVE, DALY CITY, CA 94015-3509 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Central Ave was $6,229.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Unified School District | Sonoma Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $422,146 (+2%) Land $303,080 Building $119,066 | |
| 2025 | $6,229.00 | $413,870 Land $297,138 Building $116,732 |
| 2023 | $6,262.00 (+136.57%) | $397,800 Land $285,600 Building $112,200 |
| 2022 | $2,647.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 538 Central 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 538 Central Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | VALLEY OF THE MOON WATER DISTRICT serves 23,140 people · EPA ID CA4910013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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