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$549,000

708 E University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601

4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,779 sqft
0.4 acres
$198 / sqft
House

Property details

About 708 E University Ave

Stunning Victorian has the ability to function as a live-work space for a small business AND it also includes an attached dwelling unit with immediate income potential! It is completely functional as a single-family home and, if additional downstairs rooms are preferred, the 528 square foot attached dwelling could easily be reconnected. The U4 zoning permits uses include office space, yoga/wellness studio, B&B or art gallery! It could also function as a restaurant with a special use permit. The main living space includes two ground-floor rooms with highly decorative fireplace mantels. The dining and kitchen area features a beautiful, repurposed bank-teller counter with wrought iron and beveled glass, and fabulous wood and glass folding doors connecting the two spaces. The ornate woodwork inside and out includes stylized trim work, oversized baseboards, gorgeous heart pine flooring throughout and a magnificently carved banister. Each doorway leading outside connects to a covered porch. The wrap-around back porch leads to an attached one-bedroom, one-bath apartment that is perfect for rental income and a separate building that was once the original kitchen. The second story in the main house has three spacious bedrooms with fireplaces, a large bathroom and a room with built-in cabinetry that is ideal for a home office. The roof was updated in December 2022 and there is an updated HVAC from 2016. The major restoration in 1981 updated all plumbing and electrical items. The brick-paved parking areas can be maintained as a parking or fenced to provide more privacy. The ideal Duckpond location allows easy access to downtown Gainesville, the University of Florida campus and Depot Park!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Natural Gas, Heat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,779 sqft
Lot size0.36 Acres
Year built1882
MLS #GC531733
FireplaceDecorative, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

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Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Ceiling Fans(s), Chair Rail, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Thermostat
  • Fireplace: Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Courtyard, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Storage
  • Architectural Style: Historic, Victorian
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $549,000
  • Price/SqFt: $197
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $7,831
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From x....University and Main head east on University. Home will be on the left on the corner of 7th Street and University Avenue.
  • Year Built: 1882
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,779 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.36 Acres
  • MLS Number: GC531733
  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • Office Name: SAGE REAL ESTATE
  • Office Phone: (352) 219-2033
  • Listing Agent: Michelle Hazen

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 01, 2021
Home Sold
$460,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$374,047$7,831
2022$415,625$8,544
2021$398,500$8,544
2019$359,800$8,673
2018$364,000$8,328
2017$367,200$8,748

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Joseph Williams Elementary School

Public Magnet KG-5

0.7 mi

1245 SE 7th Ave

5

Caring & Sharing Learning School

Public Charter PK-6

1.3 mi

1951 SE 4th St

2

W.A. Metcalfe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 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 $20,970. Typical income of Gainesville, FL residents is less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

62%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

66%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
36%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • PontiacPontiac
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 708 E University Ave

The listing price of 708 E University Ave property is $549,000.

The property 708 E University Ave is a house located in Gainesville, Florida, 32601.

Active Listing: 708 E University Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 708 E University Ave 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), North Central Florida Public Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), A. Quinn Jones/Exceptional Student Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $7,831 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 1, 2021 for $460,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 708 E University Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 708 E University Ave is 2,779 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 708 E University Ave is 1882.

This home is located at 708 E University Ave in Gainesville, FL and zip code 32601 in the Downtown neighborhood. This 2,779 square foot home, which was built in 1882, sits on a 0.36 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $549,000.

Over 20 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Gainesville, FL. In the same period over 179 listings were sold below the listed price and 58 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Gainesville, FL real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 5.3%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $320,487, while the average time on the real estate market was 45 days.

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

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