$215,000
About this home
Welcome to 1802 E University Avenue, Gainesville, FL—a rare opportunity to own a charming 1941 home on an oversized 0.56-acre lot in one of Gainesville’s most convenient locations. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and timeless character, this property combines vintage appeal with valuable modern updates. Inside, you’ll find spacious living areas filled with natural light and plenty of room to make the home your own. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, an investment property, or a home with space to grow, this versatile floor plan offers endless possibilities. Significant improvements include a newer roof and newer HVAC system, providing added peace of mind and value. The expansive lot is a standout feature, offering abundant outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, future expansion, or simply enjoying the privacy that larger parcels provide—an uncommon find this close to the heart of Gainesville. Ideally situated near the University of Florida, downtown Gainesville, shopping, dining, parks, medical facilities, and major roadways, this home delivers exceptional convenience while maintaining the charm of an established neighborhood. Whether you’re searching for a property with historic character, a prime location, or a large lot with unlimited potential, 1802 E University Avenue is ready to welcome its next owner. Schedule your private showing today and discover everything this unique property has to offer!
Property details
- MLS #
- MFROM729254
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- LAKE ROAD ESTATES
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 54
- On market date
- July 27, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.56 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 0
- District
- ALACHUA
- Enrollment
- 735
- Student:teacher ratio
- 24.5:1
- District
- ALACHUA
- Enrollment
- 48
- District
- ALACHUA
Walkability
Blended score for GAINESVILLE's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 19 days ago.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.