Sonoma County property record for 97 Jess Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $97,581 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,413 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-433-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-433-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Old Parcel Number | 006-433-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 JESS AVE |
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-2218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Description | MAP 82 PG 18 LOT 164 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF LINDA DEL MAR SUBDIVISION #1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 164 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 150901 |
97 Jess Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Sonoma County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 JESS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-2218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200519064 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004668 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Jess Ave was $6,413.
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 | $557,930 (+2%) Land $364,657 Building $193,273 | |
| 2025 | $6,413.00 | $546,991 Land $357,507 Building $189,484 |
| 2023 | $5,824.00 (+0.85%) | $525,753 Land $343,626 Building $182,127 |
| 2022 | $5,775.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 97 Jess Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A99, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 242 (1982–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 242 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
| 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.
The area around 97 Jess Ave 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 |
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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 373 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom.
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