Sonoma County property record for 540 Central Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,357 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 056-389-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 056-389-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 056-389-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15UA |
| Legal Description | MAP E5 168 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OF WOODLEAF PARK NEAR BOYES SPRINGS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 64,65 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SONOMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 150306 |
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE, SONOMA, CA 95476-8410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199989164 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 22, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000107229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE, SONOMA, CA 95476-8410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 CENTRAL AVE, SONOMA, CA 95476-8410 |
| Document Number | 0000042673 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042673 |
| Name | REDWOOD CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SANTA ROSA, CA 95403 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
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 | $423,266 (+2%) Land $141,082 Building $282,184 | |
| 2025 | $6,357.00 (+6.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $414,967 (+4.04%) Land $138,316 Building $276,651 |
| 2023 | $5,987.00 (+0.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $398,855 Land $132,946 Building $265,909 |
| 2022 | $5,931.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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