Free Standing Office Building Near UF

Urban 5 (U5) zoning in Gainesville allows a mix of residential and community uses by right. Permitted residential uses include single-family houses, townhouses (up to six attached units), small and large multi-family dwellings, accessory dwellings, adult day-care homes, community residential homes, dormitories, and family child-care homes. On the non-residential side, U5 permits bed-and-breakfast inns, civic or fraternal organizations, day care centers, emergency shelters, places of worship, professional schools, and public parks. Office uses are allowed by right when operated as a home occupation or when limited to a small portion of the building, while museums and libraries require special permission. More intensive commercial activities such as restaurants, retail stores, hotels, and gasoline stations are not permitted by right in U5.This two-story commercial office building occupies a prominent 0.38-acre corner along SW 2nd Avenue in the heart of Gainesville’s Innovation District, a thriving urban hub positioned between downtown and the University of Florida. The property sits directly across from the iconic Swamp Restaurant and faces a new mixed-use development currently under construction, placing it at the center of one of the city’s most dynamic growth corridors. The Innovation District is designed as a live, work, play environment and has attracted more than 80 companies and approximately 9,500 jobs, with around 1,600 employees on site and an estimated 10,000 residents within a two-mile radius. This concentration of talent, housing, and investment continues to drive demand for well-located commercial space in the immediate area. The building features 17 dedicated parking spaces and a well-maintained interior highlighted by high ceilings and abundant natural light. A spacious reception and waiting area flows into 10 private offices, a large conference room, multiple restrooms, and a full kitchen. Formerly utilized as an attorney’s office, the layout is highly functional for professional use while offering the flexibility to be repositioned for a medical office, boutique restaurant, or other commercial applications. With its adaptable configuration, strong surrounding fundamentals, and irreplaceable location, this property presents a compelling opportunity for both immediate occupancy and long-term value appreciation.