Sonoma County property record for 56 Balma Ln, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 024-104-021-000 |
| Primary APN | 024-104-021-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,346 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 796 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 024-104-021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 BALMA LN |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-9621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRB7FRZN |
| Legal Description | 79FORM 24-104-17 CW18 PER MD HAPPY ACRES R/S LT 89 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAPPY ACRES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 151100 |
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 BALMA LN, PETALUMA, CA 94952-9621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000090493 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 56 BALMA LN, PETALUMA, CA 94952-9621 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 BALMA LN, PETALUMA, CA 94952-9621 |
| Document Number | 0000052174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021052174 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Elementary School District | Dunham Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Petaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $393,519 (+2%) Land $120,628 Building $272,891 | |
| 2025 | $4,531.00 (+6.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $385,804 (+4.04%) Land $118,263 Building $267,541 |
| 2023 | $4,270.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $370,825 Land $113,672 Building $257,153 |
| 2022 | $4,204.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 | High above 74% of the US · above 50% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | HAPPY ACRES MUTUAL BENEFIT WATER SYSTEM private · serves 260 people · EPA ID CA4900512 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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