Sonoma County property record for 548 Benbo Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954
| Property Type | Planned Unit Development |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,076 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,741 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 149-351-041-000 |
| Primary APN | 149-351-041-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,076 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,476 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,720 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 149-351-041 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 548 BENBO DR |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94954-1589 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Planned Unit Development |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 MORNINGSTAR UNIT NO 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSTAR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 150610 |
548 Benbo Dr, a planned unit development, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 548 BENBO DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-1589 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20203967 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000119553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 548 BENBO DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-1589 |
| Document Number | 0000003967 |
| Map Reference | MB 389 PG 35-37 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020003967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,689.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 152 VALPARAISO AVE APT 18, 18, COTATI, CA 94931-7902 |
| Document Number | 0000003968 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020003968 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 548 Benbo Dr was $6,741 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Municipality | Petaluma City |
| Elementary School District | Old Adobe Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Petaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $607,953 (+2%) Land $245,412 Building $362,541 | |
| 2025 | $6,741.00 Homeowner's exemption | $596,033 Land $240,600 Building $355,433 |
| 2023 | $6,335.00 (+0.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $572,890 Land $231,258 Building $341,632 |
| 2022 | $6,302.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 548 Benbo Dr 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.
The area around 548 Benbo Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | 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 828 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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