601 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 Property Records

Alachua County property record for 601 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Property Summary

Property Type	Mixed Use Store/Office
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 4,496 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$135,000 (Mar 2001)
Tax Bill	$8,534 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Second Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12682-000-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12682-000-000`
Alternative APNs	`00986370000` `1083861`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Units	5 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,496 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	3,208 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,224 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Triplex
Exterior Material	Shingle Siding
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Driveway	Driveway
Driveway Area	175 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Patio
Porch Area	954 sqft
Patio Area	3,382 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	601 E UNIVERSITY AVE, B
City	GAINESVILLE
State	FL
Zip	32601-5461
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office
Local Zoning Code	U4
Legal Description	COM 280 FT W OF NW COR OF LOT 6 NICHOLS ESTATE S 157.8 FT W 80 FT N 144 FT E 80 FT OR 4260/0371
Legal Range	20E
Legal Township	10S
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	CAPSTONE QUARTERS
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	ALACHUA FL
Township / Civil Division	GAINESVILLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1030
Census Tract	500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Southeast Gainesville Residential District listed 1988 · 94 contributing resources · NRIS 87002435

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Alachua County records, as of October 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	603 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5449
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 19, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	2340 / 1848
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALACHUA FL
Property Address	601 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5461
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 12, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	603 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5449

Mortgage

Document Number	0049620363
Date	Dec 21, 2021
Book Page	4962/363
Instrument	3387820

Lender

Name	CAMPUS USA CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	GAINESVILLE, FL 32614

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alachua County assessment roll, as of November 19, 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	$8,534.00 (-75.52%)	$447,589 (+69.78%) Land $121,968 Building $325,621	$447,589 (+69.78%) Land $121,968 Building $569,557
2024	$34,866.00 (+432.47%)
2023	$6,548.00 (+3.31%)	$263,623 (-0.86%) Land $109,771 Building $153,852	$263,623 (-0.86%) Land $109,771 Building $153,852
2022	$6,338.00	$265,911 Land $110,880 Building $155,031	$265,911 Land $110,880 Building $155,031

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

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
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	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

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 311 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications Cable	2,000 / 100
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20