408 W. University Ave, Unit 101
Spaces
Retail | Single tenant | 1,548 SqFt
Building description
Your Vision. Gainesville’s Legacy.
Historic Charm. Cutting-Edge Community.
Bring your business to life in the heart of Gainesville‘s Innovation District, within the legendary Seagle Building. This ground-floor retail space features direct access and frontage on W. University Avenue, Gainesville‘s main thoroughfare connecting the University of Florida and Downtown Gainesville. Whether you‘re opening a coffee shop, boutique or studio, this location is a high-visibility, high-potential gem ready to be tailored to your vision.
Originally built in the 1920s as the Hotel Kelly, the Seagle Building stands as a testament to Gainesville‘s architectural and entrepreneurial heritage. Today, it anchors the Gainesville Innovation District — a fast-emerging corridor of research, startups, and bold ideas. With six floors of commercial space and deep roots in Gainesville’s skyline, this building offers authenticity and story — something you can’t replicate in new construction.
Area Highlights
• Directly on W. University Ave with prominent signage opportunity
• 8 blocks from the University of Florida campus
• Walking distance to Downtown Gainesville
• Surrounded by tech companies, student housing and innovation hubs
Building highlights
Property Features
• 1,548± SF retail space
• Shell condition – ready for tenant buildout
• Ground-level entrance with University Ave access
• Ideal for coffee shop, retail or creative space
• Classic stone façade and large street-facing windows
• Outdoor patio for alfresco seating on East side of building
• Plenty of parking available
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