Sonoma County property record for 965 W Watmaugh Rd, Sonoma, CA 95476
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,347 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 6.88 acres (300,128 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,316 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 142-043-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 142-043-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,347 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,347 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 300,128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 142-043-004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 965 W WATMAUGH RD |
| City | SONOMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95476-8144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR5 |
| Legal Description | MAP E1 186 |
| Legal Subdivision | SONOMA VALLEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SONOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 150100 |
965 W Watmaugh Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 1998.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 967 W WATMAUGH RD, SONOMA, CA 95476-8144 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jul 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000720 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 965 W WATMAUGH RD, SONOMA, CA 95476-8144 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000058097 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018058097 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 965 W WATMAUGH RD, SONOMA, CA 95476-8144 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000063513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020063513 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 965 W Watmaugh Rd was $3,316.
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Unified School District | Sonoma Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $248,299 (+1.97%) Land $155,437 Building $92,862 | |
| 2025 | $3,316.00 | $243,511 Land $152,390 Building $91,121 |
| 2023 | $3,197.00 (+3.33%) | $234,214 Land $146,473 Building $87,741 |
| 2022 | $3,094.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 965 W Watmaugh Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 27 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 32 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 965 W Watmaugh Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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