Property Details
Price: $1,250,000
Sq Ft: 5,019
($249 per sqft)
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7
Partial Baths: 1
City:Gainesville
County:Alachua
Type:Single Family
Development:Roper
Subdivision:Gainesville Ropers Add
Acres:0.5200
Virtual Tour/Floorplan:
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Year Built:1885
Listing Number:GC536429
Status Code:Active Under Contract
Taxes:$22,814.53
Tax Year: 2025
Furnishings: Negotiable
Pets Allowed: Yes
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Equipment:
Bar Fridge
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Interior Features:
Accessibility Features
Built-in Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Ceiling Fans(s)
Chair Rail
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Solid Wood Cabinets
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Window Treatments
Exterior Features:
Balcony
Courtyard
Lighting
Sidewalk
View:
City
Trees/Woods
Financial Information:
Taxes: $22,814.53
Tax Year: 2025
Room Dimensions:
Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
School Information:
Elementary School: Joseph Williams Elementary School-Al
Middle School: Abraham Lincoln Middle School-Al
Junior High: Abraham Lincoln Middle School-Al
High School: Gainesville High School-Al
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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 comprehensive 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.
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Additional Information:
Building Description: Historic, Victorian
MLS Area: 32601 - Gainesville
Total Square Footage: 5,853
Price per Square Feet: $249.05
Total Floors: 3
Water: Public
Construction: Wood Siding
Date Listed: 2026-01-12 00:00:00
Furnished: Negotiable
Parking: Circular Driveway, Guest, Off Street, On Street
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Heating: Electric, Exhaust Fan
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace: Y
Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Pets: Yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Lot Desc.: Historic District, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Paved
Parcel ID: 12196-000-000
Map of 221 7Th Street Se, Gainesville, FL 32601
Listing Courtesy Of: Bhgre Thomas Group
artnagan@thomasgrouprealty.com