18 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 Property Records

Alachua County property record for 18 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Property Summary

Property Type	Nightclub or Cocktail Lounge
Details	6 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$450,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$4,149 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14659-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14659-000-000`
Alternative APN	`01008530000`

Interior

Full Baths	6 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Units	100 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,680 sqft Heated Area
1st Floor Area	1,680 sqft
Utility Area	1,680 sqft
Utility Room	Utility Room
Flooring	Softwood
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Wood Truss
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
Deck Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	01008530000
Street Address	18 E UNIVERSITY AVE
City	GAINESVILLE
State	FL
Zip	32601-5314
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Nightclub or Cocktail Lounge
Local Zoning Code	DT
Legal Description	ORIG GAINESVILLE DB H-383 S 85 FT OF W 24 FT OF E 96 FT OF BK 3 RG 4 OR 5061/0788
Legal Range	20E
Legal Township	10S
Legal Section	05
Legal Subdivision	ORIG GAINESVILLE
Jurisdiction	ALACHUA FL
Township / Civil Division	GAINESVILLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1048
Census Tract	500

Owner

Source: Alachua County records, as of January 9, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	7811 NW 44TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653-6105
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 30, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back HARVEY BUDD
Dec 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CENTERSTATE BANK OF FLORIDA NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	0005061788
Deed Book / Page	5061 / 788
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALACHUA FL
Recording Date	Dec 30, 2022
Property Address	18 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5314
Document Number	0050610788
Book / Page	5061 / 788
Map Reference	MB H PG 383
Instrument Date	Dec 30, 2022
Instrument	3465084
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2023
Title Company	COMMUNITY TITLE, COMMUNITY TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,150.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3111 NW 9TH PL, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605-5076

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7811 NW 44TH ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653-6105

Mortgage

Document Number	0005061790
Date	Dec 30, 2022
Instrument	5061/790

Lender

Name	HARVEY BUDD
Type	Seller

Agreement

Type	Seller Carry-Back
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	2 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2023

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALACHUA FL
Property Address	18 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5314
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	ST LUCIE TITLE SERVICES INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0047411683
Date	Dec 20, 2019
Book Page	4741/1683
Instrument	3233468

Lender

Name	CENTERSTATE BANK OF FLORIDA NA
Type	Bank
Address	WINTER HAVEN, FL 33883

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alachua County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Alachua County
Municipality	Gainesville City
Unified School District	Alachua County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$275,237 (+89.22%) Land $163,350 Building $111,887	$275,237 (+89.22%) Land $163,350 Building $111,887
2024	$4,149.00 (+10.4%)
2023	$3,758.00 (-2.92%)	$145,455 (+2.93%) Land $65,340 Building $80,115	$145,455 (+2.93%) Land $65,340 Building $80,115
2022	$3,871.00	$141,315 Land $61,200 Building $80,115	$141,315 Land $61,200 Building $80,115

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1986)
Most Recent Claim	Feb 1986 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 100
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Pavlov Media, Verizon.

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