Home | Santa Clara County | Gilroy | 95020 | 55 5th St
MLS: ML82039126 | Status: Active | Price: $1,575,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Commercial Sale
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | 5,040 | 3,049 | 1920 |
SELLER FINANCING POSSIBLE - Attractive Terms Discover a truly unique investment opportunity at 55 5th Street in Downtown Gilroy. This historic brick building, once home to the city's fire station, has been adapted into a vibrant restaurant space for decades yet remains ripe for an inspired new vision. Inside, the property is teeming with character and functionality. A full commercial kitchen, two bars, two walk-in refrigeration units, three restrooms, and multiple dining areas accommodate a roster of culinary concepts. Patrons can savor meals or drinks al fresco, thanks to first and second-floor outdoor seating that brings a lively energy to the historic downtown streetscape. Investors will appreciate the balance of historic charm and practical upgrades, including a new warranted TPO roof installed in February 2025, ensuring weather resilience, while prior structural reinforcements add long-term peace of mind. With ample nearby parking, and placement well below appraised value, this property offers a significant upside for those ready to breathe new life into a beloved local landmark. Positioned 25 miles south of San Jose with excellent freeway access and under consideration as a future high-speed rail stop between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82039126 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 42 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Hardwood, Laminate, Other, Vinyl/Linoleum |
| Cooling | Other |
| Heating | Other |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Flat, Other |
| Foundation | Other |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | C1 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Present Use | Business/Professional, Commercial, Food Service, Mixed, Office, Retail |
| Utilities | Public Utilities, Water - Public |
Christian Renz
Renz & Renz
License #: 01911413
Phone: (408) 846-1031
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownell Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.49 mi | 5 |
| Eliot Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.50 mi | 6 |
| Santa Clara County Rop-South School | public | 10-12 | 0.50 mi | N/A |
| Glen View Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.55 mi | 3 |
| Gilroy Adult Education | public | UG | 0.57 mi | N/A |
| South Valley Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.59 mi | 3 |
| Gilroy Special Ed Preschool | public | UG | 0.71 mi | N/A |
| El Roble Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.83 mi | 3 |
| Gilroy High School | public | 9-12 | 0.88 mi | 5 |
| Las Animas Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.36 mi | 7 |
| Solorsano Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.43 mi | 5 |
| Rod Kelley Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.52 mi | 7 |
| Mt. Madonna High School | public | 9-12 | 1.65 mi | 2 |
| Luigi Aprea Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.22 mi | 8 |
| Dr. T. J. Owens Gilroy Early College Academy | public | 9-12 | 2.39 mi | 10 |
| Christopher High School | public | 9-12 | 2.63 mi | 7 |
| Rucker Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.37 mi | 7 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7881 Church St | $1,600,000 | – | – | 5,867 | Active |
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