Sonoma County property record for 551 Howard St, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,500 (Aug 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $3,475 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-065-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-065-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Area | 281 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 006-065-010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 HOWARD ST |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-2723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | 89 FM 6-063-29 # CHG PER MD |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTLAKE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 150902 |
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 MORNING SUN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4780 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199398395 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000103559 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 551 HOWARD ST, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2723 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 MORNING SUN DR, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4780 |
| Document Number | 0000105819 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020105819 |
| Name | COMMUNITY FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MANHATTAN, KS 66502 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of April 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,475.00 (+11.24%) | $286,807 (+4.04%) Land $187,238 Building $99,569 |
| 2023 | $3,124.00 (+0.84%) | $275,671 Land $179,968 Building $95,703 |
| 2022 | $3,098.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2019 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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 402 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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