708 E University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601
Duckpond NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,144/month
Total Views
136,133
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,779
Sq Ft
$166
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Oak Trees
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Victorian Architecture
- Gainesville High School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- High Ceiling
About This Home
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.
Listing Agent
SAGE REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 352-219-2033 License #3260645 Listed on: 06/13/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,097
Year Built
- Built in 1882
Lot Details
- 15,600 Sq Ft Lot
- West Facing Home
- Mature Landscaping
- Oak Trees
- Historic Home
- Property is zoned U4
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,779 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Chair Railings
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Decorative Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Crawl Space
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Upstairs
Outdoor Features
- Courtyard
- Outdoor Storage
- Rain Gutters
- Private Mailbox
- Wrap Around Porch
Additional Homes
- 528 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
Schools
- Joseph Williams Elementary School
- Abraham Lincoln Middle School
- Eastside High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Thermostat
- Natural Gas Connected
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Doig Robertson Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Assessor Parcel Number 11929-000-000
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,747 | $413,295 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $7,832 | $402,548 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $7,832 | $374,047 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $8,544 | $415,625 | $201,600 | $214,025 |
| 2021 | $3,453 | $398,500 | $201,600 | $196,900 |
| 2020 | $8,364 | $356,750 | $156,800 | $199,950 |
| 2019 | $8,673 | $359,800 | $156,800 | $203,000 |
| 2018 | $8,328 | $364,000 | $156,800 | $207,200 |
| 2017 | $8,748 | $367,200 | $156,800 | $210,400 |
| 2016 | $8,443 | $346,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $8,612 | $346,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $8,665 | $346,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $347,100 | $156,800 | $190,300 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 03/26/26 | Price Changed | $462,000 | -2.7% | $166 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/17/2026 02/17/26 | Price Changed | $475,000 | -4.9% | $171 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/08/2026 01/08/26 | Price Changed | $499,400 | -4.8% | $180 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/28/2025 12/28/25 | For Sale | $524,600 | 0.0% | $189 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/25/2025 11/25/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/17/2025 11/17/25 | Price Changed | $524,600 | -4.4% | $189 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/26/2025 09/26/25 | For Sale | $549,000 | 0.0% | $198 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/07/2025 09/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | For Sale | $549,000 | +19.3% | $198 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/10/2022 01/10/22 | Off Market | $460,000 | -- | -- | |
| 05/26/2021 05/26/21 | Sold | $460,000 | -16.3% | $119 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/04/2021 04/04/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/31/2018 01/31/18 | For Sale | $549,895 | -- | $143 / Sq Ft |
Source: Stellar MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $460,000 | Bosshardt Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $100 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $55,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $437,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Gainesville is a vibrant and unique community of both permanent residents and students. As a resident for the last 35 years, Michelle explored most every corner of this beautiful city. In 1996, she moved into the downtown area and fell in love with the vintage and historic homes that surround Gainesville’s urban core.
Michelle hopes through this site is to help others uncover unique places to call home, whether short-term or as a permanent residence. With a strong background in sales,
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Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: GC531733
APN: 11929-000-000
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