Alachua County property record for 1308 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32641
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 14 ba · 3,747 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,970 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11525-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 11525-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 14 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 100 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,747 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,747 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 975 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1308 E UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32641-5713 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | U7 |
| Legal Description | NEW GAINESVILLE PB A-65 LOTS 5 & 6 & LOTS 10 & 11 LESS S 8 FT BK 20 AND ALL ALLEY LYING S OF LOTS 5 6 & 7 OR 4448/1368 |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW GAINESVILLE REPLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ALACHUA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1308 E University Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2016.
Source: Alachua County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1314 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32641-5713 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20163006620 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4448 / 1368 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1308 E University Ave was $6,970, up 14.9% 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 | $6,970.00 (+14.88%) | $416,425 Land $182,952 Building $233,473 | $416,425 Land $182,952 Building $599,377 |
| 2024 | $6,067.00 (+2%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,056.00 (+1.3%) | $205,248 (-1.14%) Land $91,476 Building $113,772 | $205,248 (-1.14%) Land $91,476 Building $113,772 |
| 2022 | $4,991.00 | $207,606 Land $91,750 Building $115,856 | $207,606 Land $91,750 Building $115,856 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1308 E University Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 1308 E University Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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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