For Sale

Spanish Ambassadors Residence

1629 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901

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.

Key features

  • 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)
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Contacts

Ces Cecchin

Meridian Commercial

Building Details

  • 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

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Getting Around

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    Walker's Paradise (93)

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    Some Transit (42)

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    Bikeable (64)
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Location

  • City San Rafael, CA
  • Zip Code 94901
  • Market San Francisco

Points of Interest

Larkspur

2.29 miles

Novato Downtown

9.20 miles

Arco

0.33 miles

Chevron

0.34 miles

ChargePoint

0.60 miles

MCE Solar Charge

0.77 miles

Valero

1.04 miles

Tesla Supercharger

1.09 miles

Fara's Auto

1.35 miles

Gas & Shop

1.42 miles

Northgate Gas / Marin Smog

1.56 miles

MISSION AVE Park and Ride

0.87 miles

Lincoln Park And Ride

1.04 miles

Golden Gate Ferry Parking

2.35 miles

City of Larkspur Public Parking

2.66 miles

Fairfax Parkade

2.94 miles

Hertz

1.91 miles

BlueWave Express Car Wash

2.03 miles

Shineology

2.76 miles

Mill Valley Express Hand Car Wash

5.11 miles

Whipper Snapper

0.07 miles

Johnny Doughnuts

0.07 miles

Sabor A México

0.08 miles

Jack in the Box

0.16 miles

IHOP

0.17 miles

Amici

0.35 miles

Yet-Wah

0.36 miles

My Thai

0.37 miles

Lundy's Home Cooking

0.42 miles

Andy's Sun Valley Market

0.79 miles

Sprouts Farmers Market

0.85 miles

United Market

0.92 miles

United Markets

0.97 miles

Whole Foods Market

1.11 miles

Trader Joe's

1.16 miles

Jasmine Market Mediterranean Groceries

1.19 miles

Bret Harte Super Grocery

1.21 miles

Bolinas ave Market & Liquor

1.38 miles

Walgreens

0.65 miles

CVS Pharmacy

1.00 miles

Rite Aid

1.05 miles

Ross Fire Station #18

1.35 miles

Kentfield Hospital

1.40 miles

Kentfield Fire District

1.42 miles

Ross Valley Fire Headquarters

1.49 miles

San Rafael Fire Station 57

1.67 miles

Marin Health Medical Center

1.87 miles

1629 Fifth Avenue Listing Summary

  • What is the asking price at Spanish Ambassadors Residence?

    Spanish Ambassadors Residence is currently listed for sale at Contact for pricing.

  • What is the total size of Spanish Ambassadors Residence?

    Spanish Ambassadors Residence has a total of 2,500 square feet.

  • What is the year built for Spanish Ambassadors Residence?

    The year built for Spanish Ambassadors Residence is 1898.

Contact Listing Broker
Ces Cecchin

Meridian Commercial

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