Sonoma County property record for 961 Phillips Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,752 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-421-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-421-019-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,068 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Area | 438 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 008-421-019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 961 PHILLIPS AVE |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-4826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 LARSON SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 150702 |
961 Phillips Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 961 PHILLIPS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201228214 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000096411 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 961 Phillips Ave was $6,752 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Municipality | Petaluma City |
| Elementary School District | Petaluma City Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Petaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $595,730 (+2%) Land $238,291 Building $357,439 | |
| 2025 | $6,752.00 Homeowner's exemption | $584,050 Land $233,619 Building $350,431 |
| 2023 | $6,133.00 (+0.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $561,373 Land $224,549 Building $336,824 |
| 2022 | $6,079.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 961 Phillips Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 961 Phillips Ave is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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