Sonoma County property record for 97 Alta Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,180 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 007-313-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-313-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,180 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 007-313-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 ALTA DR |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94954-3770 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | PARK LANE ESTATES SUB #3 LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK LANE ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 150603 |
97 Alta Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2008.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 ALTA DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3770 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200878145 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 14, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000163497 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 97 ALTA DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3770 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 ALTA DR, PETALUMA, CA 94954-3770 |
| Document Number | 0000000654 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000654 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Alta Dr was $4,950 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 | Old Adobe Union Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Petaluma Joint Union High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $446,573 (+2%) Land $236,423 Building $210,150 | |
| 2025 | $4,950.00 Homeowner's exemption | $437,818 Land $231,788 Building $206,030 |
| 2023 | $4,652.00 (+0.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $420,820 Land $222,789 Building $198,031 |
| 2022 | $4,628.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 97 Alta Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 15, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 97 Alta 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 |
|---|
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 788 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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