
824 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601
Active129 days on marketListed Mar 17, 2026MLS #GC538545
About this home
824 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE
University Village is a premier 12-unit mixed-use investment opportunity in Gainesville’s Historic Duckpond neighborhood, situated on 1.6 acres just five minutes from the University of Florida. Offered at $2.2 million, the property features flexible mixed-use zoning allows for up to 29 units across the assemblage, with surplus land supporting meaningful future infill expansion. Positioned on a signalized corner with approximately 200 feet of frontage along University Avenue, the property offers exceptional visibility and access. The asset features 11 well-maintained residential units and a professionally finished 1,807-square-foot commercial office building, delivering stable in-place cash flow while preserving additional undeveloped acreage for future expansion. With seller financing available to qualified buyers, the combination of existing income and future density potential makes University Village one of the most compelling investment opportunities in the Gainesville market. Total heated Sq ft of all structures: 12,008 ($183 per Sq Ft. @ asking price) Addresses, Unit mix, & Tax Parcels as follows: 834 E UNIVERSITY AVE (front) vacant office 2/1. (Back/Studio) 1/1 ,Parcel# 11949-000-000 824 E UNIVERSITY AVE Unit A (Front) 2/1, Unit B (Back) 1/1, Unit C (upstairs) 4/1. Back Quadplex all units 1/1, Parcel#: 11948-000-000, 100 NE 9TH ST Unit (A) 3/1, Unit (B) 3/1, Parcel#: 11947-000-000 108 NE 9th ST. 3/2. Parcel#:11944-000-000
Facts & features
The home at a glance
19
Bedrooms
12
Bathrooms
12,008
Sqft
1.6 ac
Lot size
1947
Year built
Multi/Split
Levels
$183
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$14,059 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:

Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$14,059/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Gainesville actives
$183 vs $198
Days on market
129 vs 36 typical
Where $183/sqft sits among the 400 Gainesville actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Duckpond
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Duckpond — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,453
Median age
41
Median income
$99,525
Median home value
$300,470
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
430
For the school run
Alachua County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Gainesville market
$320K → $312K
Gainesville median sold, yr/yr
96.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
183 of 400
Gainesville actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Gainesville, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 817% above the GAINESVILLE 32601 median. See the full Gainesville market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

Your agent
Steeve Cadeau
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 824 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 824 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
824 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 824 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $14,059/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 824 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $14,436. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Gainesville?+
At $2,200,000, this home is listed about 645% above the Gainesville median of $295,500. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 824 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE?+
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School (elementary), Gainesville High School (high), Westwood Middle School (middle) — Alachua County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of PORTAL REALTY · Adrian Hayes-Santos. MLS #GC538545.
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