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408 W. University Avenue, Unit 101 - 1,548± SF of Retail Space - New space in historic building!

For Lease

408 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at 408 W. University Avenue, Unit 101 - 1,548± SF of Retail Space - New space in historic building!. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail.

Space Available For Lease 1

Contacts

broker
Lauren Edwards

Colliers

broker
Daniel J. Drotos

Colliers

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Rory P. Causseaux

Colliers

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail
  • Date Updated May 8, 2025

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

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Highlights

  • 1,548± SF retail space
  • Classic stone façade and large street-facing windows
  • Ground-level entrance with University Ave access
  • Ideal for coffee shop, retail or creative space
  • Outdoor patio for alfresco seating on East side of building
  • Shell condition – ready for tenant buildout

Getting around

  • 93/100

    Walk Score ®

  • 100/100

    Bike Score ®

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Location

  • City Gainesville, FL
  • Neighborhood Stephen Foster
  • Zip Code 32601
  • Market North Central Florida

Points of Interest

  • Refresh

    0.43 miles

  • Sunoco

    0.51 miles

  • GATE

    0.71 miles

  • Wawa

    0.98 miles

  • Kangaroo Express

    1.14 miles

  • Citgo

    1.16 miles

  • Marathon

    1.19 miles

  • ChargePoint

    1.37 miles

  • Facilities Services Motor Pool

    2.44 miles

  • Shell

    2.55 miles

  • Lot 10

    0.19 miles

  • Ayers Plaza Parking lot

    0.23 miles

  • Ayers Plaza Overflow Parking

    0.39 miles

  • Norman Garage

    0.72 miles

  • Norman Field Lot Parking

    0.74 miles

  • Tigert Hall Parking

    0.75 miles

  • Yulee Reid Parking

    0.77 miles

  • Fine Arts C Parking

    0.78 miles

  • Cypress Parking

    0.81 miles

  • Housing Orange Parking

    0.87 miles

  • Five Star Pizza Downtown

    0.16 miles

  • Reggae Shack Cafe

    0.16 miles

  • Leonardo's 706

    0.19 miles

  • The Jones

    0.20 miles

  • The Top

    0.21 miles

  • Caribbean Queen

    0.23 miles

  • Pleasant Street Pizza

    0.23 miles

  • Sweetberries

    0.26 miles

  • Grill Express

    0.27 miles

  • Dick Mondell's

    0.27 miles

  • Chun Ching Supermarket

    0.52 miles

  • Publix

    0.61 miles

  • Winn-Dixie

    1.04 miles

  • Ward's Supermarket

    1.46 miles

  • Burlington

    1.76 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    1.84 miles

  • ALDI

    2.51 miles

  • Kohl's

    3.34 miles

  • Ross

    3.66 miles

  • Target

    3.94 miles

408 W University Ave Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    408 W University Ave is located in Stephen Foster, which is home to a total of 6 listing(s). The rent for retail space at 408 W University Ave is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • The property includes 1,548 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 1,548 square feet are Retail.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Stephen Foster is 29. The average household income here is $39,500 per year.

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