Marin County property record for 835 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 12,976 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,095,000 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $24,003 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 011-224-21 |
| Primary APN | 011-224-21 |
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| Building Area | 12,976 sqft Gross Area |
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| Lot Area | 7,112 sqft (0.163 acres) |
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| Street Address | 835 5TH AVE |
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| City | SAN RAFAEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94901-3204 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN RAFAEL TOWNSITE MAP |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN RAFAEL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 111001 |
835 5th Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2011.
Source: Marin County records, as of July 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 625 REDWOOD HWY FRONTAGE RD, A, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941-3008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201114274 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002331 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARIN CA |
| Property Address | 835 5TH AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-3204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 835 5TH AVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-3204 |
| Document Number | 0000020345 |
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| Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0020345 |
| Name | SYMETRA LIFE INSURANCE CO |
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| Type | Insurance Company |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 835 5th Ave was $24,003.
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 | $1,430,858 (+2%) Land $450,818 Building $980,040 | |
| 2025 | $24,003.00 | $1,402,804 Land $441,979 Building $960,825 |
| 2023 | $21,364.00 (+5.26%) | $1,348,349 Land $424,822 Building $923,527 |
| 2022 | $20,297.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 835 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 AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 40 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2005–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 835 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 |
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| 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 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom.
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