Alachua County property record for 1040 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
| Property Type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $166,571 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,122 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2017 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11975-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 11975-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 9 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 100 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 174 sqft |
| Canopy | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1040 E UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32601-5616 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | U7 |
| Legal Description | DOIG/ROBERTSON ADD DB N-486 THOMAS S/D BK 4 RG 2 PB A-85 S 100 FT OF LOTS 3 4 OR 4502/1600 |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOIG & ROBERTSONS ADDN-W.R.THOMAS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALACHUA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
1040 E University Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2017.
Source: Alachua County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1326 E LUMSDEN RD, BRANDON, FL 33511-6717 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SOUTH STATE BANK NA |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit DRUMMOND COMMUNITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20173048814 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4502 / 1600 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALACHUA FL |
| Property Address | 1040 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5616 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1326 E LUMSDEN RD, BRANDON, FL 33511-6717 |
| Document Number | 0050251555 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 5025/1555 |
| Instrument | 3435388 |
| Name | SOUTH STATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PLANT CITY, FL 33563 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALACHUA FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1040 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5616 |
| Document Number | 0045021600 |
| Book / Page | 4502 / 1600 |
| Map Reference | MB A PG85 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3048814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,166.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1326 E LUMSDEN RD, BRANDON, FL 33511-6717 |
| Document Number | 0003048815 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3048815 |
| Name | DRUMMOND COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1040 E University Ave was $8,122, up 14.7% from the year before.
Source: Alachua County assessment roll, as of November 19, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Alachua County |
| Municipality | Gainesville City |
| Unified School District | Alachua County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,122.00 (+14.69%) | $479,397 Land $200,376 Building $279,021 | $479,397 Land $200,376 Building $679,773 |
| 2024 | $7,082.00 (+22.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,779.00 (-2.18%) | $220,497 (-1.22%) Land $100,188 Building $120,309 | $220,497 (-1.22%) Land $100,188 Building $120,309 |
| 2022 | $5,908.00 | $223,223 Land $100,000 Building $123,223 | $223,223 Land $100,000 Building $123,223 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1040 E University Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1040 E University Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GRU - MURPHREE WTP public/private · serves 195,768 people · EPA ID FL2010946 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 313 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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