Sonoma County property record for 978 Phillips Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,056 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 008-422-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 008-422-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Area | 281 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 978 PHILLIPS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PETALUMA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94952-4827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CITYPE |
| Legal Subdivision | BOOKER SUBDIVISION #1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PETALUMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 150702 |
Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 PHILLIPS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
| May 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
| Jan 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
| May 21, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161583 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065579 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 978 PHILLIPS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4827 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000029214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017029214 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95815 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 978 PHILLIPS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4827 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000034391 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020034391 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95815 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 978 PHILLIPS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4827 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 978 PHILLIPS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4827 |
| Document Number | 0000001388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021001388 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95815 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SONOMA CA |
| Property Address | 978 PHILLIPS AVE, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4827 |
| Document Number | 0000036594 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES, WFG LENDER SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 978 PHILLIPS AVE PETALUMA CA 949524827, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4827 |
| Document Number | 0000036594 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36594 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Sonoma County assessment roll, as of April 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,056.00 (+9.84%) | $692,515 (+4.04%) Land $277,006 Building $415,509 |
| 2023 | $7,334.00 (+0.87%) | $665,625 Land $266,250 Building $399,375 |
| 2022 | $7,271.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 |
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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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