708 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Gainesville, FL 32601
SOLD
MAY 20, 2026

708 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE
Gainesville, FL 32601

Duckpond
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,779 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

$435,000

Last Sold: May 20, 2026
6% below list $462K
$157/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,022/mo*

$435,000

Last Sold: May 20, 2026
6% below list $462K
$157/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,022/mo*
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,779 sqft
(on 0.36 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 708 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1882
Lot Size
0.36 acres
Living Area
2,779 sqft
Price/Sqft
$157/sqft
HOA
None

About this House

Beautifully preserved Victorian in Gainesville’s Duckpond neighborhood offers historic character, generous space and flexibility for how you want to live. Inside, original details take center stage: decorative fireplace mantels in the two main ground-floor rooms, and the option to open the fireplace and attach the original mantle in the dining room, intricate trim, oversized baseboards, heart pine floors throughout and a striking carved banister. The dining and kitchen area features a repurposed antique bank-teller counter with wrought iron and beveled glass, along with wood-and-glass folding doors that connect the spaces while allowing each to stand on its own. The home is designed for indoor-outdoor living, with three large covered porches that extend your living space year-round. Whether it’s morning coffee out front or gathering with friends on the wrap-around back porch, there’s room to relax and entertain. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms, each with its own fireplace, a large bathroom and an additional room with built-in cabinetry that works perfectly as a home office, studio or library. The wrap-around back porch leads to a 528-square-foot attached one-bedroom, one-bath dwelling unit, offering immediate rental income potential, space for guests, or a private setup for extended family. A separate outbuilding, once the original kitchen, adds even more character and possibility. Major updates include a roof replaced in 2022, and plumbing and electrical systems comprehensively updated during a major restoration in 1981. Three central HVAC systems - one manufactured in 2001, and the other two permitted in 2011 and 2016. Zoned U4 for residential and select commercial uses, the property offers flexibility for future plans while living beautifully as a single-family home today. Brick-paved parking areas can remain as parking or be enclosed for added privacy. Just minutes from downtown Gainesville, the University of Florida, and Depot Park, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly distinctive historic home in one of the city’s most established neighborhoods.
708 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Gainesville, FL 32601 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,779 sqft single-family home in Duckpond, built in 1882. It last sold for $435,000 on May 20, 2026 (6% below the $462,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $433,500, with a rent estimate of $3,697/month.

Home Details for 708 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2779 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water ConnectedAppliances: RefrigeratorLaundry: NoneRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Natural Gas,Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Master BedroomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Wrap AroundVegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/LandscapedExterior: Courtyard, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, StorageFoundation: Crawlspace, Pillar/Post/PierNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo Garage
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Asphalt, PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 248

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1882
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Historical,Victorian
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: CompletedParcel Number: 11929000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $462,000Price Per Sqft: $157/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Apr 09 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: GAINESVILLECommunity: DOIG ROBERTSON
School Information
Elementary School: Joseph Williams Elementary School-ALJr High / Middle School: Abraham Lincoln Middle School-ALHigh School: Eastside High School-AL

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3260 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Gainesville-AlachuaNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: GC531733Back On Market Date: Sun Dec 28 2025Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Call Before Showing, Call Listing Agent, See RemarksUniversal Property Id: US-12001-N-11929000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Michelle Hazen, (352) 219-2033
SAGE REAL ESTATE, (352) 219-2033
Bought with: Michelle Hazen, (352) 219-2033, SAGE REAL ESTATE, (352) 219-2033
Originating MLS: Gainesville-Alachua
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#GC531733
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511

Price History for 708 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE

DatePriceEventSource
05/20/2026$435,000Sold
Stellar MLS #GC531733
04/10/2026$462,000PendingStellar MLS #GC531733
03/26/2026$462,000PriceChange
Stellar MLS #GC531733
02/17/2026$475,000PriceChange
Stellar MLS #GC531733
01/08/2026$499,400PriceChange
Stellar MLS #GC531733
12/28/2025$524,600PendingToActiveStellar MLS #GC531733
11/28/2025$524,600PendingStellar MLS #GC531733
11/17/2025$524,600PriceChange
Stellar MLS #GC531733
09/26/2025$549,000PendingToActiveStellar MLS #GC531733
09/11/2025$549,000PendingStellar MLS #GC531733
06/14/2025$549,000PriceChange
Stellar MLS #GC531733
04/04/2021$474,895PendingGACAR #411487
02/05/2021$474,895PendingToActiveGACAR #411487
01/18/2021$474,895PendingGACAR #411487
02/10/2020$474,895PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/07/2019$499,895PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/04/2019$514,895Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/01/2019$514,895ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/17/2019$514,895PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/31/2018$524,895PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/01/2018$549,895Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Gainesville

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$295K
$5.83K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
97.5%
0.2%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$193
$3
MoM
Available listings
986
23
MoM
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Comparable Sales for 708 E UNIVERSITY AVENUE

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.12
Single-Family Home
$555,000
01/30/26
4
3
2,892
0.15
Single-Family Home
$507,000
12/31/25
4
3
2,356
0.10
Single-Family Home
$350,000
08/11/25
5
2
4,529
0.30
Single-Family Home
$420,400
10/24/25
3
2
1,554
0.25
Single-Family Home
$475,000
05/21/26
4
3.5
2,518
0.25
Single-Family Home
$480,000
06/05/26
3
2
1,761
0.06
Single-Family Home
$481,400
12/01/25
3
2
1,459
0.33
Single-Family Home
$315,000
03/09/26
4
3
1,958

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What Locals Say about Duckpond

At least 7 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there's wildlife

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 7gwtzs5mc2
    "Close to everything. No two houses are alike. Blend of architectural styles. Major north-south streets and east-west avenues get you where you want to be."
  • Hannah W.
    "Amazing trees and gardens and public spaces. I work from home. Quiet. I can also ride my bicycle. The neighborhood is very friendly."
  • Samantha D.
    "I love the Duckpond but the crime has been high. People speed in the neighborhood. We love walking around the Duckpond and up to the Thomas Center. It’s an expensive neighborhood to live in and still a lot of petty theft. "
  • Rissa B.
    "Downtown area and Publix within walking distance. Neighborhood can be noisy at times but overall it is a great place to live, especially with a family. "
  • Datamonkey
    "Historic houses, nice neighborhood parks, walkable streets, minutes from downtown, but still quiet. "
  • Debi0
    "It is an historic neighborhood- so much to see just walking around. Love the parks. Neighborhood is very interesting. Love living here."
  • Christine B.
    "Beautiful area in Downtown Gainesville with great location to the University of Florida. "

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