Marin County property record for 520 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,446 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $409,000 (Mar 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $16,692 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 014-083-12 |
| Primary APN | 014-083-12 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,446 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,446 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 87 sqft |
| Patio Area | 187 sqft |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 520 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN RAFAEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94901-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | MAP G1 586 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLEMANS ADD |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN RAFAEL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
520 5th Ave, a duplex, is held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 BELLAM BLVD, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-4814 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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 | Mar 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200012931 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009417 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 520 5TH AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-3404 |
| Document Number | 0000008790 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 21 BIRCHWOOD DR NOVATO CA 949475307, NOVATO, CA 94947-5307 |
| Document Number | 0000008790 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8790 |
| Name | SYNERGY ONE LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 19, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 5th Ave was $16,692.
Source: Marin County assessment roll, as of July 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Marin County |
| Municipality | San Rafael City |
| Elementary School District | San Rafael City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | San Rafael City High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,102,344 (+2%) Land $482,976 Building $619,368 | |
| 2025 | $16,692.00 | $1,080,735 Land $473,508 Building $607,227 |
| 2023 | $15,603.00 (+22.98%) | $1,038,774 Land $455,124 Building $583,650 |
| 2022 | $12,687.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 520 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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 520 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT serves 188,116 people · EPA ID CA2110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2019–2021) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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