$1,350,000

205 SE 7th St Gainesville, FL 32601

$10,000
Closing credit¹
8 beds
8 full, 1 partial
4,427 sqft
0.6 acres
$305 / sqft
House

Property details

About 205 SE 7th St

This is the aptly named Camellia Rose Inn. Built in 1903 and surrounded by dozens of mature camellia, Azelea, and rose bushes, this Victorian estate-turned-inn is brimming with rich history and charm. Situated on one of the oldest streets in north central Florida, this home is the historic district’s grande dame and is walking distance from downtown. The crown jewel of this property is the expansive 1,000 square foot wrap around porch, offering plenty of spaces to cozy up and enjoy the breeze. This stunning estate boasts more than 4,500 square feet of interior space, including 8 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, and 6 fireplaces. The first floor features a formal parlor, a separate dining room, a chefs kitchen with eat in dining space, a common workspace, and two suites, one with its own private living area, making it a perfect owners quarters. Upstairs you’ll find the laundry quarters, a charming upstairs porch, 5 additional bedrooms, all with en suite baths, and most featuring private fireplaces. This home also offers a charming cottage with a private screened porch, carport, and laundry room, as well as its own dedicated entrance, making this another fantastic option for an owners quarters. If you plan to make this estate your home, it would make for a fabulous guest home. Finally, this home can be combined with the immediate neighbor, an 1887 built quadplex with four one bedroom apartments, which would bring this property to a grand total of over 8,000 square feet and 12 bedrooms, and 12.5 bathrooms for a total price of $2,100,000! This property is approved for a restaurant and liquor license. Opportunities like this rarely come available in the sought after historic bed and breakfast district. *This home can also be combined with two adjacent parcels totaling 19 bedrooms, 19 and 2 half bathrooms, and over 13,000 square feet of interior living space for a total price of $3,350,000.*

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size4,427 sqft
Lot size0.62 Acres
Year built1903
ParkingOff Street, On Street
MLS #GC529172
FireplaceWood Burning
ViewCity, Trees/Woods

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Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Accessibility Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Chair Rail, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 8
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Off Street, On Street
  • View: City, Trees/Woods
  • Exterior: Balcony, Courtyard, French Doors, Garden, Lighting, Sidewalk, Storage
  • Architectural Style: Historic, Victorian
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $1,350,000
  • Price/SqFt: $304
  • Annual Tax Amount: $23,698
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Corner Lot, Historic, Sidewalk
  • Directions: Head NE on NW 43rd Street toward NW 43rd Street Turn right onto NW 8th Avenue Turn right onto N Main Street Turn left onto NE State Road 24/E University Avenue Turn right onto SE 7th Street
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 4,427 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.62 Acres
  • MLS Number: GC529172
  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS GAINESVILLE REALTY PARTNERS
  • Office Phone: (352) 240-0600
  • Listing Agent: Jonathan Mills

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205 SE 7th St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 13, 2006
Home Sold
$699,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$1,024,250$23,698
2022$1,040,333$23,206
2021$838,948$23,206
2019$374,749$9,829
2018$347,190$7,285
2017$349,580$4,379

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Joseph Williams Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-5

0.6 mi

1245 SE 7th Ave

5

Caring & Sharing Learning School

Public Charter PK-6

1.1 mi

1951 SE 4th St

2

W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

1250 NE 18th Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $37,459. Typical income of Gainesville, FL residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

47%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

81%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
3%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

6%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
50%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • MazdaMazda
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 205 SE 7th St

The listing price of 205 SE 7th St property is $1,350,000.

The property 205 SE 7th St is a house located in Gainesville, Florida, 32601.

Active Listing: 205 SE 7th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 205 SE 7th St are: Joseph Williams Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Caring & Sharing Learning School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Abraham Lincoln Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Resilience Charter School Inc (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howard W. Bishop Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), A. Quinn Jones/Exceptional Student Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North Central Florida Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $23,698 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 13, 2006 for $699,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 205 SE 7th St has 8 bedrooms and 8 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 205 SE 7th St is 4,427 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 205 SE 7th St is 1903.

This home is located at 205 SE 7th St in Gainesville, FL and zip code 32601 in the Downtown neighborhood. This 4,427 square foot home, which was built in 1903, sits on a 0.62 acre lot. Features: 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,350,000.

Gainesville, FL housing market in April 2025 saw over 27 listings sold above listed price, more than 37 sold at listed price and over 148 sold below. The number of listings in Gainesville, FL increased by 2.1% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $316,173 and the average listing age was 62 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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