Sonoma County property record for 853 Maria Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,220 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,634 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 137-190-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 137-190-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 879 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,220 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Area | 470 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 137-190-015 |
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| Street Address | 853 MARIA DR |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94954-6838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | MEADOW PARK UNIT NO 2 LOT 63 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOW PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 150609 |
853 Maria Dr is held in a trust since December 2004.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1863 WHITECLIFF WAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-3754 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004189375 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000099539 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 853 MARIA DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-6838 |
| Document Number | 0000050091 |
| Map Reference | MB 430 PG 34-40 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023050091 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 278 PARIS ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112-2023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Maria Dr was $6,634.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Municipality | Petaluma City |
| Secondary School District | Petaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Waugh Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $588,866 (+2%) Land $278,759 Building $310,107 | |
| 2025 | $6,634.00 | $577,321 Land $273,294 Building $304,027 |
| 2023 | $6,274.00 (+1.49%) | $554,905 Land $262,683 Building $292,222 |
| 2022 | $6,182.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 853 Maria Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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.
The area around 853 Maria 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 |
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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 698 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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