221 SE 7TH ST Gainesville, FL 32601
7 Beds
8 Baths
5,019 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Other Types
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,019 sqft
Price per Sqft $249
Subdivision Gainesville Ropers Add
MLS Listing ID GC536429
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1885
Annual Tax Amount $22,814
Lot Size 0.520 Acres
Acres 0.52
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property Description
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.
Location
State FL
County Alachua
Community Gainesville Ropers Add
Area 32601 - Gainesville
Zoning RMF7
Interior
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
Heating Electric, Exhaust Fan
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Furnishings Negotiable
Fireplace true
Appliance Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Courtyard, French Doors, Lighting, Sidewalk
Parking Features Circular Driveway, Guest, Off Street, On Street
Fence Other, Wood
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
View City, Trees/Woods
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch, Wrap Around
Garage false
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Historic District, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Paved
Story 3
Entry Level Three Or More
Foundation Crawlspace
Lot Size Range 1/2 to less than 1
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Historic, Victorian
Structure Type Wood Siding
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Joseph Williams Elementary School-Al
Middle Schools Abraham Lincoln Middle School-Al
High Schools Gainesville High School-Al
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
Virtual Tour https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/GC536429
Nearby Locations
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Healthy Learning Academy Charter School
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Genesis Preparatory School
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Caring & Sharing Learning School
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P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
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Stephen Foster Elementary School
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J. J. Finley Elementary School
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The One Room School House Project
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Joseph Williams Elementary School
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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School
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W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
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Idylwild Elementary School
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Sidney Lanier Center
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Z L Sung Seventy-Day Adventist School
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Character Counts Center
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A. Quinn Jones/Exceptional Student Center
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St Patrick Interparish School
Private | PK - 8
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Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Prov
Public | PK - 5
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Alachua Virtual Instruction Program
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Heart Pine School
Private | 1 - 7
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Hospital Homebound
Public | PK - 12
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Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
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Howard W. Bishop Middle School
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Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Public | 6 - 8
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Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School
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P. K. Yonge Virtual Franchise
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Hoggetowne Middle School
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Pace
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One Room Middle School
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Horizon Center Alternative School
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Alachua Academy
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Gainesville High School
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Alachua Mycroschool of Integrated Academics and Te
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