- For Lease Contact for pricing
- Property Type Retail
- Date Updated May 9, 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
Reach out to the broker for more info on lease terms and amenities
Highlights
- 1,548± SF retail space
- Classic stone façade and large street-facing windows
- Dedicated rear parking lot
- 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
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Location
Getting Around
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Walk Score ®
93/100
Walker's Paradise
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Bike Score ®
100/100
Biker's Paradise
- City Gainesville, FL
- Neighborhood Stephen Foster
- Zip Code 32601
- Market North Central Florida
Points of Interest
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Refresh
0.43 miles
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Sunoco
0.52 miles
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GATE
0.71 miles
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Wawa
0.99 miles
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Kangaroo Express
1.15 miles
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Citgo
1.16 miles
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Marathon
1.20 miles
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ChargePoint
1.36 miles
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Facilities Services Motor Pool
2.43 miles
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Shell
2.55 miles
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Lot 10
0.20 miles
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Ayers Plaza Parking lot
0.22 miles
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Ayers Plaza Overflow Parking
0.38 miles
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Norman Garage
0.71 miles
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Norman Field Lot Parking
0.73 miles
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Tigert Hall Parking
0.74 miles
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Yulee Reid Parking
0.76 miles
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Fine Arts C Parking
0.77 miles
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Cypress Parking
0.80 miles
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Housing Orange Parking
0.86 miles
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Reggae Shack Cafe
0.15 miles
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Five Star Pizza Downtown
0.16 miles
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Leonardo's 706
0.18 miles
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The Jones
0.20 miles
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The Top
0.22 miles
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Caribbean Queen
0.23 miles
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Pleasant Street Pizza
0.24 miles
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Sweetberries
0.26 miles
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Grill Express
0.26 miles
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Dick Mondell's
0.27 miles
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Chun Ching Supermarket
0.53 miles
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Publix
0.61 miles
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Winn-Dixie
1.03 miles
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Ward's Supermarket
1.47 miles
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Burlington
1.76 miles
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Walmart Supercenter
1.85 miles
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ALDI
2.51 miles
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Kohl's
3.33 miles
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Ross
3.65 miles
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Target
3.93 miles
Frequently Asked Questions
The price for retail space for lease at 408 W University Ave is available upon request. Pricing of commercial spaces is largely dependent on things like location — especially proximity to areas that can be easily reached by car or public transit or enjoy high foot traffic — the overall size, features and condition of the space, and the lease structure. Safety and security in the area can also play an important role in choosing the most suitable retail space for a business.
The property has 1,548 square feet of rentable Retail space.
Use the contact form at the top of this page to schedule a tour of the property with a broker and get further details on this listing.
Reach out to the listing broker for more information on vehicle access and parking options at or near this property, as well as additional amenities that complement the retail experience at 408 W University Ave. You can find 3 parking option(s) and 1 fuel station(s) within a 0.5-mile radius.
No, there are no spaces zoned for retail activities within a 0.5-mile radius around 408 W University Ave.
The property is part of Stephen Foster, which is home to 6 other retail listings.
Other popular areas for retail businesses in North Central Florida include Phoenix, Stephen Foster, Springhill - Kirkwood.
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