Sonoma County property record for 8709 Dorfman Dr, Cotati, CA 94931
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,666 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $33,500 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $6,112 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144-470-025-000 |
| Primary APN | 144-470-025-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,666 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,245 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,298 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,260 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 579 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 144-470-025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8709 DORFMAN DR |
| City | COTATI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94931-5348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYCO |
| Legal Description | LASKER KNOLLS LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKSER KNOLLS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 151204 |
8709 Dorfman Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1995.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8709 DORFMAN DR, COTATI, CA 94931-5348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199542215 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8709 DORFMAN DR, COTATI, CA 94931-5348 |
| Document Number | 0000007303 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE365/RECORDING DEPT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8709 DORFMAN DR COTATI CA 949315348, COTATI, CA 94931-5348 |
| Document Number | 7304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7304 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8709 Dorfman Dr was $6,112 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Municipality | Cotati City |
| Unified School District | Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $512,290 (+2%) Land $168,881 Building $343,409 | |
| 2025 | $6,112.00 Homeowner's exemption | $502,246 Land $165,570 Building $336,676 |
| 2023 | $5,931.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $482,745 Land $159,142 Building $323,603 |
| 2022 | $5,826.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8709 Dorfman Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
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.
Wildfire risk around 8709 Dorfman Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | CITY OF COTATI serves 7,290 people · EPA ID CA4910016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 220 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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