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Historic Tower District Arts Academy

1401 N Wishon, Fresno, CA 93728

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$995,000

Landmark building in Fresno's Tower District, ideal for creative uses.

Type:Commercial

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Michael Garabedian

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Historic landmark building in the central Tower District.
Extensively renovated in 2007 with over $1 million invested.
Versatile layout suitable for various uses: dance/theater conservatory or multi‑tenant office suites.
Grand ballroom with period chandeliers and maple flooring.
Multiple private studios/rooms, prep kitchens, and high‑capacity restrooms.
High walk score (80) indicating a very walkable location.

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For Sale

$995,000

Landmark building in Fresno's Tower District, ideal for creative uses.

Type:Commercial

Added:: Apr 24, 2026
Days on Market:: 48
Last Refresh:: Apr 24 at 7:59 pm

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Standard status: Active
Property subtype: Commercial

Building Details

Year Built: 1930

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Michael Garabedian

Listing agent Michael Garabedian

Listing office London Properties

Listing date Apr 24, 2026

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HighLights

Historic landmark building in the central Tower District.
Extensively renovated in 2007 with over $1 million invested.
Versatile layout suitable for various uses: dance/theater conservatory or multi‑tenant office suites.
Grand ballroom with period chandeliers and maple flooring.
Multiple private studios/rooms, prep kitchens, and high‑capacity restrooms.
High walk score (80) indicating a very walkable location.

Overview

Located in the historic Tower District, the California Arts Academy building, originally the Severance building, has been a part of the Fresno performing arts community for many years. Constructed in 1930 by C.B. Severance as a dance studio and family home, the building features a grand ballroom upstairs. In 2005, it was sold to the California Arts Academy, and in 2007, underwent a renovation exceeding $1 million. The main floor has 5 private studios and rooms of various sizes, a prep kitchen, and high-capacity restrooms (5 stalls in the women's restroom and 1 stall in the men's with 3 urinals). The upper level retains its original ballroom, period chandeliers, maple flooring, a second small prep kitchen, and 2 private bathrooms. The property offers character and charm in a central Tower location. It can be used as a dance and theatre conservatory or a multi-tenant creative hub of mini office suites. There are also several large storage rooms and a basement. The location is considered very walkable with a walk score of 80 and bikeable with a bike score of 63.

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Current Use by Public Records

Severance Fresno Ballet ... Training Center California Arts Academy Training Center

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City: Fresno
County: Fresno
State: California
Longitude: -119.8014536
Latitude: 36.7615205

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Fresno
93728
1401 N Wishon

What type of property is this?

School - Landmark building in Fresno's Tower District, ideal for creative uses.

Where is this school located?

The property is located at 1401 N Wishon Fresno, CA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $995,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Historic landmark building in the central Tower District.; Extensively renovated in 2007 with over $1 million invested.; Versatile layout suitable for various uses: dance/theater conservatory or multi‑tenant office suites.