Spanish Ambassadors Residence

1629 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901

Property Information

  • For Sale $1,500,000
  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 2,500 SF
  • Lot Size 0.16 Acre
  • Property Tenancy Single Tenant
  • Building Class B
  • Year Built 1898
  • Date Updated May 6, 2026

Description

1629 Fifth Avenue is located in Central San Rafael, in an established professional corridor with strong day-to-day accessibility. The property offers quick connections to Highway 101 and convenient access to the broader North Bay and San Francisco via the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge. Nearby amenities include downtown services, restaurants, and retail—making this a practical location for client-facing businesses and professional users.1629 Fifth Avenue is a two-story office building built in 1898, retaining its original wood-frame character. The property has seen meaningful capital improvements over the years—including electrical upgrades, a seismic foundation retrofit, HVAC upgrades to name a few. The building offers a rare opportunity for a business owner to own their space, control occupancy costs, and create a true building identity. The site also includes a fenced yard/outdoor area and parking, providing flexibility that many small office buildings lack. Local lore suggests it once served as a turn-of-the-century Bay Area Spanish consular residence.

Highlights

  • Central San Rafael location with convenient regional access
  • Fenced yard / outdoor area
  • Freestanding identity with strong signage/branding potential
  • Historical lore: rumored former Spanish Ambassador's residence
  • Owner-user opportunity — control your space and long-term occupancy costs
  • Upgraded seismic, electric and more
  • Zoning: RO/D (Residential Office)

Contacts

Ces Cecchin

Meridian Commercial

Location

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Ces Cecchin

Meridian Commercial

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