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1801 Novato St, San Rafael, CA 94901

Vacant former mortuary building with 5,838 SF and PD zoning permitting a mix of commercial and housing uses.

Property Size5,838 SF
Price / SF$341.73
Days on Market199

Property Features for 1801 Novato St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,838 SF
Total Parking Spaces 42
Property subtype Retail
Zoning P.D. (Planned Development)

Building Details

Year Built 1964
Stories 2
Listing Agency: Cushman & Wakefield - Larkspur, California
Listed By: Brian Foster · License #CA 01393059
Source: Crexi
Added: Feb 21 Changed: Sep 6 Last Checked: Sep 8 at 6:55AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Cushman & Wakefield presents a vacant former mortuary building offering 5,838 SF. The property is currently unoccupied and is being marketed as an owner-occupant opportunity, with the current structure supporting a range of potential uses under the applicable zoning.

Located a few blocks from downtown Novato, the site benefits from PD zoning that allows creative possible uses, including both commercial and housing. Public remarks also note abundant parking on-site.

This property presents a straightforward conversion scenario for buyers seeking a vacant building with flexible zoning considerations, while retaining the existing improvements from the former mortuary use.

Key Highlights

  • Vacant former mortuary building in Novato with 5,838 SF of space
  • P.D. zoning allows creative uses, including commercial and housing
  • Potential for owner‑occupant use or possible residential development

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Parking Lot & Garage Fish Market Bar & Pub Tattoo & Piercing Shop

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,791
Businesses Nearby
241k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 40% Groceries 23% Apparel 22% Home Improvements & Furnishings 7%
Cardenas Market Groceries
35,800 visits/mo 0.4 miles
T.J. Maxx Apparel
35,200 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
25,071 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Ross Dress for Less Apparel
18,370 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Burger King Dining
15,086 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 94901, CA

43,338
Population
16,412
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
82%
High-School Grad
13.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,308
Density / Sq Mi
$108,837
Median Household Income
$50,122
Median Earnings
$2,229
Median Rent
$1,369,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Vacant former mortuary building with 5,838 SF and PD zoning permitting a mix of commercial and housing uses.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1801 Novato St San Rafael, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,995,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Vacant former mortuary building in Novato with 5,838 SF of space; P.D. zoning allows creative uses, including commercial and housing; Potential for owner‑occupant use or possible residential development
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