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1221 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641 Property Records

Alachua County property record for 1221 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture)
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Square Footage3,360 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size28,050 sqft (0.644 acres)
Last Sale$240,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$8,128.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11560-000-000
Alternative APNs
  • 00973440000
  • 1082564

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms1 Rooms
Units100 Units
Building Area3,360 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor3,360 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Utility Area1,200 sqft Utility Area
Primary FlooringTile Flooring
Interior StructureMasonry Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame.
Roof ConstructionGambrel Roof Construction
Roof MaterialRoll Tar & Gravel Roof
Lot Area28,050 sqft (0.644 acres)
Canopy Area2,480 sqft Canopy

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address1221 E UNIVERSITY AVE
CityGAINESVILLE
StateFL
Zip32641-5613
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture)
Legal DescriptionDEED APPEARS IN ERROR OR 5238/2639) NEW GAINESVILLE PB A-65 LOTS 5 6 7 8 & E 10 FT OF 9 & E 10 FT OF LOT 17 & LOTS 18 19 BK 26 OR 4732/2491
Legal Range20E
Legal Township10S
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionNEW GAINESVILLE REPLAT
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionALACHUA FL
Minor Civil DivisionGAINESVILLE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1003
Census Tract700

Owner

Source: Alachua County records · APN 11560-000-000

Assessment roll updated November 19, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individuals Owners
Mailing AddressPO BOX 5224, GAINESVILLE, FL 32627-5224
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 15, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 15, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage
GARY C RICHARDS
Nov 18, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
GARY C RICHARDS
Nov 18, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Known Transactions
  • Last Sale Amount on Nov 18, 2019
  • Deed Sale Price on Nov 18, 2019
  • Prior Sale Amount on Aug 17, 2015
Deed Doc Number20193227267
Deed Book / Page4732 / 2491
Last Transfer DateOct 15, 2025
Transfer Doc0052382639
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALACHUA FL
Recording DateOct 15, 2025
Property Address1221 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641-5613
Document Number0052382639
Book / Page5238 / 2639
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 4732
Instrument DateOct 15, 2025
Instrument3652748
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 06, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 5224, GAINESVILLE, FL 32627-5224

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 5224, GAINESVILLE, FL 32627-5224

August 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionALACHUA FL
Property Address1221 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641-5613
Document Number0048050722
Instrument DateAug 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 24, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 5224 GAINESVILLE FL 326275224, GAINESVILLE, FL 32627-5224

Mortgage

Document Number0048050722
DateAug 21, 2020
Book Page004805/000722
Instrument3278421
Lender
NameGARY C RICHARDS
Address1504 SE WACAHOOTA RD, MICANOPY, FL 32667-5203
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueAug 20, 2021
Interest
Rate9%

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALACHUA FL
Recording DateNov 18, 2019
Property Address1221 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641-5613
Document Number0047322491
Book / Page004732 / 002491
Instrument DateAug 23, 2019
Instrument3227267
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 05, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,680.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 5224 GAINESVILLE FL 326275224, GAINESVILLE, FL 32627-5224

Mortgage

Document Number47322492
DateNov 18, 2019
Book Page004732/002492
Instrument3227268
Lender
NameGARY C RICHARDS
Address1504 SE WACAHOOTA RD, MICANOPY, FL 32667-5203
Special NotesLender is also the Seller
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate9%

November 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionALACHUA FL
Recording DateNov 18, 2019
Property Address1221 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641-5613
Document Number0047322500
Book / Page004732 / 002500
Instrument DateAug 23, 2019
Instrument3227270
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 05, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alachua County records · Assessment roll updated November 19, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyAlachua County
MunicipalityGainesville City
Unified School DistrictAlachua County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$8,128.00 (+20.36%)$413,039 (+51.41%) Land $280,500 Building $132,539$413,039 (+51.41%) Land $280,500 Building $693,539
2024$6,753.00 (+8.13%)$272,789 (+10.63%) Land $140,250 Building $132,539$272,789 (+10.63%) Land $140,250 Building $132,539
2023$6,245.00 (+61.79%)$246,587 (-0.72%) Land $140,250 Building $106,337$246,587 (-0.72%) Land $140,250 Building $106,337
2022$248,367 Land $140,250 Building $108,117$248,367 Land $140,250 Building $108,117
2018$3,860.00

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