About This Home

This 7-bedroom, 8-bathroom single family at 221 SE 7TH Street in Gainesville, FL is listed for $1,250,000 ($249 per sqft). Built in 1885, the home offers 5,019 sqft of living space on a 0.52 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1885
  • 0.52 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
7 full, 1 half
1885

Amenities

FireplaceViewA/C
Listing Description

Under contract-accepting backup offers. The Laurel Oak Inn is a landmark Victorian hospitality property located on one of north central Florida's most historically significant streets, just steps from downtown. Originally built in 1885, this grand mansion has long been regarded as one of the crown jewels of the district and underwent a comprehensiv

e restoration in 2005 to preserve its architectural integrity while modernizing its systems and functionality. The inn features nearly 1,000 square feet of covered wraparound porches showcasing classic Victorian woodwork and providing an inviting outdoor gathering space.

The interior offers tall ceilings, expansive windows, extensive millwork, and original heart pine floors throughout. The main level includes a spacious living room, formal dining room, guest suite with en suite bath, half bath, and a large eat-in kitchen designed to support hospitality operations.

The second floor houses laundry facilities and four additional guest suites, each with a fireplace and private en suite bathroom. The third level features a private penthouse apartment with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchenette, a dining area, a living room, and an office, making it ideal for an owner-operator residence, extended stay guests, or multigenerational use.

Set beneath mature laurel oaks draped in Spanish moss, the grounds provide a serene setting well suited for events or guest enjoyment. The property is approved for a liquor license and restaurant license and has a proven operating history as a successful historic inn.

It is offered with the option to convey fully furnished, allowing for a true turnkey hospitality investment. The Laurel Oak Inn presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished, income-producing historic property with flexible use potential in one of Gainesville's most desirable and walkable districts.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$6,685/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$904
Interest$5,417
Insurance$365

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

221 SE 7TH Street

Gainesville, FL 32601

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Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Accessibility FeaturesBuilt-in FeaturesCathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fans(s)Chair RailEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersSolid Wood CabinetsStone CountersThermostatVaulted Ceiling(s)Window Treatments

Exterior Features

BalconyCourtyardLightingSidewalk

Property Details

Flooring

TileCarpetWood

Construction

Wood Siding

Views

City

Outdoor Features

PatioPorch

Parking

Off StreetOn StreetDrivewayGuest

Heating

Exhaust Fan (Heating)Electric (Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Bar FridgeDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 7-bedroom, 8-bathroom single family at 221 SE 7TH Street is listed at $1,250,000 ($249/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $6,686 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1885, 0.52 acre lot, 3 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: Accessibility Features, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s). Exterior Features: Balcony, Courtyard, Lighting.

This property is listed by Art Nagan.

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Art Nagan

Agent at Thomas Group Realty, LLC

Listed by Thomas Group Realty, LLC · Broker phone: (352) 226-8228 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# GC536429· Source: Stellar MLS· 291 days on PropertySimple

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221 SE 7TH Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

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