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1526 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 Property Records

Marin County property record for 1526 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details2 bd · 4,450 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.259 acres (11,276 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,282,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$33,829 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Sale
Oct 2018 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN011-201-05

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN011-201-05

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Building Area4,450 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Lot Area11,276 sqft (0.259 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1526 5TH AVE
CitySAN RAFAEL
StateCA
Zip94901-1852
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN RAFAEL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract111002

Owner

1526 5th Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2020.

Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1600 MISSION AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1813
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 30, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
Oct 5, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Oct 5, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Oct 5, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Jul 27, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 5, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202027608
Prior Transfer DateSep 28, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000034931
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateJun 30, 2020
Property Address1526 5TH AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1852
Document Number0000027608
Instrument DateJun 22, 2020
Instrument27608
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,510.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1600 MISSION AVE SAN RAFAEL CA 949011813, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1813

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateOct 5, 2018
Property Address1526 5TH AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1852
Document Number0000034932
Instrument DateOct 2, 2018
Instrument34932
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 18, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1526 5TH AVE SAN RAFAEL CA 949011852, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1852

October 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateOct 5, 2018
Property Address1526 5TH AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1852
Document Number0000034933
Instrument DateOct 2, 2018
Instrument34933
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 18, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$514.25
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1526 5TH AVE SAN RAFAEL CA 949011852, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1852

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateOct 5, 2018
Property Address1526 5TH AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1852
Document Number0000034931
Instrument DateSep 28, 2018
Instrument34931
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 18, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1526 5TH AVE SAN RAFAEL CA 949011852, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1852

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMARIN CA
Recording DateJul 27, 2018
Property Address1526 5TH AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1852
Document Number0000026692
Instrument DateJun 3, 2017
Instrument26692
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 6, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address1526 5TH AVE SAN RAFAEL CA 949011852, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-1852

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1526 5th Ave was $33,829.

Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyMarin County
MunicipalitySan Rafael City
Elementary School DistrictSan Rafael City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSan Rafael City High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,545,459 (+2%) Land $1,561,700 Building $983,759
2025$33,829.00$2,495,554 Land $1,531,082 Building $964,472
2023$32,082.00 (+3.1%)$2,398,664 Land $1,471,638 Building $927,026
2022$31,117.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1526 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2023)
Most Recent ClaimApr 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

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

Wildfire risk around 1526 5th Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2019–2021)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 672 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber		10,000 / 10,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless		300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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