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$1,250,000 | 7 beds | 7 full baths | 1 half baths | 5,019 sqft
Gainesville, FL 32601
- 7Beds
- 8.00Total Baths
- 7 Full, 1 HalfBaths
- 5,019SqFt
- 1885Year Built
- 0.52Acres
- MLS# GC536429
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market4 months, 26 days
- Area32601 - Gainesville
- CountyAlachua
- Subdivision Gainesville Ropers Add
Overview
The Laurel Oak Inn is a landmark Victorian hospitality property located on one of north central Floridas most historically significant streets, just steps from downtown. Originally built in 1885, this grand mansion has long been regarded as one of the crown jewels of the district and underwent a comprehensive restoration in 2005 to preserve its architectural integrity while modernizing its systems and functionality.The inn features nearly 1,000 square feet of covered wraparound porches showcasing classic Victorian woodwork and providing an inviting outdoor gathering space. The interior offers tall ceilings, expansive windows, extensive millwork, and original heart pine floors throughout. The main level includes a spacious living room, formal dining room, guest suite with en suite bath, half bath, and a large eat-in kitchen designed to support hospitality operations.The second floor houses laundry facilities and four additional guest suites, each with a fireplace and private en suite bathroom. The third level features a private penthouse apartment with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchenette, a dining area, a living room, and an office, making it ideal for an owner-operator residence, extended stay guests, or multigenerational use.Set beneath mature laurel oaks draped in Spanish moss, the grounds provide a serene setting well suited for events or guest enjoyment. The property is approved for a liquor license and restaurant license and has a proven operating history as a successful historic inn. It is offered with the option to convey fully furnished, allowing for a true turnkey hospitality investment.The Laurel Oak Inn presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished, income-producing historic property with flexible use potential in one of Gainesvilles most desirable and walkable districts.
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Community Features: Sidewalks
Pets Allowed: Yes
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 8.00
Fullbaths: 7
Building Info
Window Features: WindowTreatments
Roof: Shingle
Building Area Source: Owner
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: HistoricAntique, Victorian
Patio: RearPorch, Covered, FrontPorch, Patio, SidePorch, WrapAround, Balcony
Exterior Features: Balcony, Courtyard, FrenchPatioDoors, Lighting
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $1,250,000
Fencing: Other, Wood
Garage / Parking
Parking Features: CircularDriveway, Guest, OffStreet, OnStreet
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: WoodBurning
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Levels: ThreeOrMore
Laundry Features: Inside, LaundryRoom
Interior Features: BuiltInFeatures, ChairRail, CeilingFans, CathedralCeilings, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, MainLevelPrimary, OpenFloorplan, StoneCounters, SolidSurfaceCounters, VaultedCeilings, WoodCabinets, WindowTreatments
Appliances: BarFridge, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: 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
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.52
Lot Sqft: 22,651
Vegetation: FruitTrees, Oak, PartiallyWooded
Lot Desc: HistoricDistrict, OversizedLot, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Special Conditions: None
Other Rooms Info
Basement: CrawlSpace
Property Info
Section: 4
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Construction Materials: WoodSiding
Total Stories: 3
Accessibility: AccessibilityFeatures
Foundation: Crawlspace
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 4
Sqft Info
Sqft: 5,019
Bulding Area Sqft: 5,853
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: Owner
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,025
Tax Lot: 2
Tax Legal Description: ROPER ADD DB J-550 W 166.8 FT OF LOT 2 BK 3 RG 4 LESS S 75 FT) OR 4603/0337
Tax Annual Amount: 22814.53
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: ExhaustFan, Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: ElectricityConnected, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterConnected
Waterfront / Water
View: Yes
View: City, TreesWoods
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 StreetThis listing courtesy of Bhgre Thomas Group
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221 SE 7th Street, Gainesville, Florida has 7 Beds, 7 Full Bath, and 1 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 221 SE 7th Street, Gainesville, Florida is GC536429.
The price for 221 SE 7th Street, Gainesville, Florida is $1,250,000.
The status of 221 SE 7th Street, Gainesville, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 221 SE 7th Street, Gainesville, Florida is Gainesville Ropers Add.
The home located at 221 SE 7th Street, Gainesville, Florida was built in 2026.