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About this home
Calling all contractors, builders, investors and end users! Built in 1937 and cherished by the same family for more than 60 years, 1920 5th Avenue is ready for its next chapter. Set on an approximately 8,886 sq. ft. flat lot, this property offers a rare opportunity in an established Sun Valley neighborhood. The existing home features approximately 1,589 sq. ft., with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and provides a starting point for renovation, expansion or a new vision, subject to applicable approvals. The generous, level lot is the standout feature, offering space and flexibility for those looking to create something of their own. Whether renovating the existing home or exploring future possibilities, this property offers a compelling combination of land, location and potential. Enjoy the convenience of being near a highly regarded elementary school, neighborhood parks and the vibrant heart of Downtown San Rafael, with its variety of shopping, restaurants, cafes and everyday amenities. Transportation and commuter routes are also easily accessible. 1920 5th Avenue presents an opportunity to bring a new vision to a property that has been part of the community for generations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
8,882 sq ftLot Size
$692Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lauren Hamblet•DRE #01324847• Coldwell Banker Realty
Sun Valley, located between Terra Linda and downtown San Rafael, is a residential and hillside San Rafael neighborhood with winding canyon roads and oak-studded open space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sun Valley School campus and the nearby bend of San Anselmo Avenue, where morning drop-offs and dog-walk loops set the daily rhythm. Mid-century ranch homes and tucked-away cottages follow the contours of the valley, with trailheads threading into the surrounding ridgelines. The Marinwood Community Center and Pool reads as a local gathering point for laps, classes, and weekend events. Marinwood Market anchors the practical errands, while China Camp State Park frames the outdoor backdrop with bayfront trails and history.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Two stories
No basement
Street-level entrance
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms (some bedrooms located on the main level)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Laundry: Other
Heating & cooling
Heating: Other
No central or specified cooling (listed as None/Other)
Exterior features
Lot features: Other
No private pool or spa
Does not allow horses
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Two-story
Parking
See remarks for parking details
Construction
Property condition: Fixer
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
No homeowners association
Not a senior community
Other
No accessory dwelling unit (no second/unit)
No on-site power production
Electricity and solar
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The duplex residential district provides opportunities for single-family and duplex residential development. As a transitional area between single-family and multifamily districts, an intent of the district is to maintain the design character of single-family districts.; The duplex residential district is included in the medium-density residential land use category with a density of 2,500 sq ft per dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Aug 8, 2019 • Final
Encroachment
Trench the sidewalk to install a new water service.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 1920 5th Ave
$1,103,468
$3,468 over list price of $1.10M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.2M to $1.8M.