Alachua County property record for 617 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 6 ba · 4,755 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.944 acres (41,155 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,750,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $22,255 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12680-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 12680-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,755 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,414 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,676 sqft |
| Attic Area | 3,390 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,155 sqft (0.944 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 354 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 2,375 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 3,516 sqft |
| Gazebo | 78 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 00986350000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 E UNIVERSITY AVE |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32601-5449 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | U4 |
| Legal Description | COM NW COR S N NICHOLS LOT DB W-327 POB W ALONG S R/W E UNIV AVE 116.33 FT S 5 DEG W 327.97 FT TO N R/W SE 1ST ST S 84 DEG E |
| Legal Range | 20E |
| Legal Township | 10S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | N/A |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ALACHUA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | GAINESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Individually Listed | McKenzie, Mary Phifer, House listed 1982 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 82002370 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Alachua County records, as of January 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 625 E UNIVERSITY AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601-5449 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0002455520 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Alachua County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $1,214,229 (+11.57%) Land $617,332 Building $596,897 | $1,214,229 (+11.57%) Land $617,332 Building $596,897 | |
| 2024 | $22,255.00 (+8.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $20,518.00 (+12.79%) | $1,088,317 (-0.02%) Land $617,352 Building $470,965 | $1,088,317 (-0.02%) Land $617,352 Building $470,965 |
| 2022 | $18,191.00 | $1,088,546 Land $617,352 Building $471,194 | $1,088,546 Land $617,352 Building $471,194 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 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 |
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