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Overview

7 bd8 ba5,019 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1885
Lot22,651 sqft
Living area5,019 sqft
Price / sqft$249

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Accessibility FeaturesBuilt-in FeaturesCathedral Ceiling(s)Ceiling Fans(s)Chair RailEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsOpen Floorplan

221 SE 7th St is a 1885-built home in Gainesville Ropers Add, Gainesville. Inside you'll find 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and 5,019 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,250,000 (about $249/sqft), 278 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

The Laurel Oak Inn is a landmark Victorian hospitality property located on one of north central Florida’s most historically significant streets, just steps from downtown. Originally built in 1885, this grand mansion has long been regarded as one of the crown jewels of the district and underwent a comprehensive restoration in 2005 to preserve its architectural integrity while modernizing its systems and functionality. 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.

The essentials

Built
1885
Price / sqft
$249
On market
278 days
Annual tax
$22,815
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
22,651 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
3 stories · 1885
0.52 acres
Lot size
5,019 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$9,045/mo
Down payment (20%)
$250,000
Property taxes
$1,901/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1885
Lot
22,651 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Electric, Exhaust Fan
Parking
Circular Driveway, Guest, Off Street, On Street
Days on Market
278
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
Balcony
Courtyard
French Doors
Lighting
Sidewalk
Bar Fridge
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Joseph Williams Elementary School-AL
Middle
Abraham Lincoln Middle School-AL
High
Gainesville High School-AL

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$22,815
Parcel #
12196-000-000

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Gainesville Ropers Add
County
Alachua
MLS Area
32601 - Gainesville
Lot Size
22,651 sqft
Historic DistrictOversized LotSidewalkPaved

Price history

Date
Event
Price
1/12/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #GC536429
$1,250,000
$249/sqft

Neighborhood

221 SE 7th St
Gainesville, FL, 32601 · 32601 - Gainesville

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List price: $1,250,000
$1.24M – $1.25M
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
42 of the last 76 home closings in 32601 landed at this number or higher (55%). The median one sat 48 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 278.

Sample: 76 closed home sales in 32601 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$9,045/mo
Principal & interest$6,519
Property taxes$1,901
Insurance$625
Down payment20% · $250,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$1,250,000

$249 per sq ft

Beds and baths

7 beds, 8 baths

Size

5,019 sq ft

Time on market

278 days

Year built

1885

Monthly payment

About $9,045/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $22,815 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byBHGRE THOMAS GROUPListing agent: Art NaganListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# GC536429.

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