Iconic Downtown Gainesville Office/Retail Space

For Lease

308 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

The total number of office spaces available at Iconic Downtown Gainesville Office/Retail Space is 1. Leasing opportunities in the building include creative office. There is a total of 5,044 square feet of space currently available for rent at this address. Of this, the minimum divisible area is 2,470 square feet.

Space Available For Lease 1

Contacts

Brian Oen

Lee & Associates

Property Details

  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 5,044 SF
  • Lot Size 0.06 Acre
  • Building Class B
  • Year Built 1929
  • Date Updated May 15, 2026
Iconic downtown Gainesville office/retail space. Located in the renowned Firestone Building at the corner of W. University Avenue and SE 3rd Street with direct W. University Avenue frontage.A Landmark Workspace in the Heart of Downtown Gainesville Step into a space where historic character meets modern functionality. Located in the renowned Firestone Building, a fully renovated architectural landmark originally built in 1926, 308 West offers an inspiring and distinctive environment for your business. With exposed brick, original hardwood floors and thoughtfully preserved design elements, this unique property creates an atmosphere unlike any other in Gainesville. Position your business in one of Gainesville’s most visible and sought-after downtown locations. With ample covered parking, unmatched walkability and close proximity to innovation and commerce, 308 West offers a truly rare opportunity for businesses looking to thrive in a space that makes a statement. Ideal Uses Include: • Professional office headquarters • Creative studios or agencies • Boutique retail or service-based business • Tech startups or innovation-oriented enterprises
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Highlights

  • 19,500 AADT on West University Avenue
  • 5,044± SF total | two stories of flexible workspace
  • Located in an iconic Gainesville landmark
  • Minutes from the University of Florida and UF Innovation Hub
  • Premier downtown location
  • Shared covered parking | approx. 2,500 SF of onsite covered parking
  • Walkable to shopping, cafés, restaurants and local amenities

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  • 93/100

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  • 100/100

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Location

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

Points of Interest

  • Refresh

    0.46 miles

  • Sunoco

    0.54 miles

  • GATE

    0.74 miles

  • Wawa

    0.95 miles

  • Citgo

    1.14 miles

  • Kangaroo Express

    1.16 miles

  • Marathon

    1.22 miles

  • ChargePoint

    1.37 miles

  • Facilities Services Motor Pool

    2.45 miles

  • Shell

    2.57 miles

  • Lot 10

    0.16 miles

  • Ayers Plaza Parking lot

    0.25 miles

  • Ayers Plaza Overflow Parking

    0.40 miles

  • Norman Garage

    0.72 miles

  • Norman Field Lot Parking

    0.74 miles

  • Tigert Hall Parking

    0.77 miles

  • Yulee Reid Parking

    0.78 miles

  • Fine Arts C Parking

    0.80 miles

  • Cypress Parking

    0.82 miles

  • Housing Orange Parking

    0.87 miles

  • Gainesville Lodge

    0.06 miles

  • Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

    0.28 miles

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

    0.30 miles

  • Sweetwater Branch Inn

    0.59 miles

  • Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center

    0.62 miles

  • AC Hotel

    0.69 miles

  • Reitz Union Hotel

    1.23 miles

  • Shands Guest House

    1.30 miles

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville University

    1.38 miles

  • Home2 Suites

    1.53 miles

  • Chun Ching Supermarket

    0.54 miles

  • Publix

    0.64 miles

  • Winn-Dixie

    1.02 miles

  • Ward's Supermarket

    1.48 miles

  • Burlington

    1.78 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    1.83 miles

  • ALDI

    2.53 miles

  • Kohl's

    3.34 miles

  • Ross

    3.67 miles

  • Target

    3.95 miles

308 W University Ave Listing Brief

  • Leasing rates here can depend on a variety of factors, including the quality rating of the property (property class or building class), the position of the available space within the building, any unique attributes that the listed space may include, as well as on the availability of on-site or nearby amenities. Reach out using the contact form available on this page to schedule a tour or to get more detailed information on the most modern facilities and amenities that 308 W University Ave has to offer.

  • See the listing area details for information and ratings regarding the degree of walkability in the neighborhood, the accessibility and frequency of public transit options, as well as the level of availability and quality of biking infrastructure in the area. What’s more, you can use the interactive map for a good overview of the area. Location details also include a breakdown of distance from the property to several essential amenities and points of interest, which may include parking facilities, fuel stations, stores, or hotels.

  • This property is in the Stephen Foster neighborhood of Gainesville and located within zip code 32601.

    308 W University Ave was originally completed in 1929 and is rated class B. The building includes 5,044 square feet, of which 5,044 square feet is rentable office space.

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Brian Oen

Lee & Associates

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