221 SE 7th St,GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
Description
The Laurel Oak Inn is a landmark Victorian hospitality property located on one of north central Florida’s 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 Gainesville’s most desirable and walkable districts.
Details
| MLS # | GC536429 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | For-sale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1885 |
| Days On Site | 248 |
| Listing Provided By | BHGRE THOMAS GROUP | Art Nagan |
Features
| Bed(s) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 8 Total |
| SQ Feet | 5,019 |
| Story(s) | 3 |
| Zoning | RMF7 |
| Acreage | 0.52 |
| Property View | City, Trees, Woods |
Taxes
| Property | 22814 |
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Area Information
| State | FL |
|---|---|
| County | Alachua |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| Zip Code | 32601 |
| Area | 32601 Gainesville |
| Community Name | GAINESVILLE ROPERS ADD |
| School District | Gainesville High School-AL |
| Elementary School | Joseph Williams Elementary Schoo |
| High School | Gainesville High School-AL |
| Listing VS Median (in GAINESVILLE ROPERS ADD) | |
Price: $1,250,000 low | high Med: $409,000 sqft: 5,019 low | high Med: 1,340 $ / sqft: $249 low | high Med: $305 On site: 248 low | high Med: 93 | |
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| State | FL |
|---|---|
| County | Alachua |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| Zip Code | 32601 |
| Area | 32601 Gainesville |
| Community Name | GAINESVILLE ROPERS ADD |
| School District | Gainesville High School-AL |
| Elementary School | Joseph Williams Elementary Schoo |
| High School | Gainesville High School-AL |
| Listing VS Median (in GAINESVILLE ROPERS ADD) | |
Price: $1,250,000 low | high Med: $409,000 sqft: 5,019 low | high Med: 1,340 $ / sqft: $249 low | high Med: $305 On site: 248 low | high Med: 93 | |
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@MLSGrid.com. “The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
