56 Alta Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954 Property Records

Sonoma County property record for 56 Alta Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,804 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.179 acres (7,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$310,000 (Aug 2009)
Tax Bill	$5,568 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`007-307-016-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`007-307-016-000`
Alternative APN	`007-307-016`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,804 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	715 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,800 sqft (0.179 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	237 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	237 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	007-307-016
Street Address	56 ALTA DR
City	PETALUMA
State	CA
Zip	94954-3782
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CITYPE
Legal Description	PARK LANE ESTATES SUB #2 LOT 20
Legal Subdivision	PARK LANE ESTATES
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Township / Civil Division	PETALUMA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	150603

Owner

Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	56 ALTA DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3782
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Mar 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Mar 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Apr 9, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage REDWOOD CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 5, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 5, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 1, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200977943
Prior Transfer Date	May 25, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000084101
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	56 ALTA DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3782
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 18, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	56 ALTA DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3782

Mortgage

Document Number	0000010660
Date	Jan 29, 2021
Instrument	2021010660

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	TROY, MI 48098

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	301 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2046

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	56 ALTA DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3782
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024151
Date	Mar 28, 2017
Instrument	2017024151

Lender

Name	FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SANTA ROSA, CA 95401

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	56 ALTA DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3782
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000018137
Date	Mar 10, 2020
Instrument	2020018137

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	TROY, MI 48098

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SONOMA CA
Property Address	56 ALTA DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3782
Document Number	0000025925
Instrument Date	Apr 9, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 27, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	56 ALTA DR PETALUMA CA 949543782, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3782

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025925
Date	Apr 16, 2018
Instrument	25925

Lender

Name	REDWOOD CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SANTA ROSA, CA 95403

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Apr 15, 2043

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$502,214 (+2%) Land $203,584 Building $298,630
2025	$5,568.00 (+6.42%) Homeowner's exemption	$492,368 (+4.04%) Land $199,593 Building $292,775
2023	$5,232.00 (+0.52%) Homeowner's exemption	$473,251 Land $191,844 Building $281,407
2022	$5,205.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 788 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
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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