Sonoma County property record for 8821 Poplar Ave, Cotati, CA 94931
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,616 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-510-017-000 |
| Primary APN | 046-510-017-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,888 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 736 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 736 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 046-510-017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8821 POPLAR AVE |
| City | COTATI |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94931-9606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR15 |
| Legal Description | R/S COTATI HIGHLANDS 1 LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | COTATI HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 151204 |
8821 Poplar Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2003.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8821 POPLAR AVE, COTATI, CA 94931-9606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002163671 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 9, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000101826 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8821 Poplar Ave was $1,616 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Unified School District | Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $108,228 (+2%) Land $27,484 Building $80,744 | |
| 2025 | $1,616.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,107 Land $26,946 Building $79,161 |
| 2023 | $1,559.00 (+1.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,988 Land $25,900 Building $76,088 |
| 2022 | $1,529.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8821 Poplar Ave 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 8821 Poplar Ave is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 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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