429 SE 1st STREET, Gainesville, FL 32601

$275,000 Asking Price

3 beds
1 bath
1,089  sqft
Built in 1900

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Located in the vibrant heart of downtown, this unique cottage offers an exceptional opportunity to live close to some of Gainesville's most loved destinations, like the farmers market, Depot Park, Bo Diddly Plaza, and a variety of local businesses. The property benefits from downtown (DT) zoning, allowing for a range of uses that cater to both residential and commercial aspirations. Recent updates include modern appliances and a brand new metal roof (2024), ensuring the home combines historical charm with contemporary needs. Constructed in the late 1800s to early 1900s, the cottage showcases the era's superior building materials, with a solid wood frame, wood siding, high ceilings, weighted windows, and beautiful wood floors throughout. Privacy is a key feature, with a fenced and secluded courtyard at the back and a quiet garden in the front, complemented by elegant bamboo lining the property for added privacy. Off-street parking is available in the driveway, adding convenience to this downtown location. This property offers a unique opportunity to own a part of history while securing a wise investment in a prime location. Act now to make this exceptional property your own.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup
Flooring:
Hardwood
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Central, Heat Pump
Fireplace:
Family Room, Wood Burning, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
Courtyard, Garden, Storage, Shed(s)
Style:
Cottage, Craftsman
Parking:
Driveway

Construction

Roofing:
Metal
Windows:
Wood Frames
General:
Wood Frame, Wood Siding, One, Crawlspace

Location

Road/Access:
Street Paved
Originating MLS:
Stellar MLS
County:
Alachua

Lot

Zoning:
DT, The North Half (N1/2) of Lot Thirty-five (35), OAK HALL ESTATES, in the City of Gainesville, as per plat recorded in Deed Book "Q", Pages 342 and 343 of the Public Records of Alachua County, Florida, lying and being in Section Five (5), Township Ten (10) South, Range Twenty (20) East., 12873000000
Fencing:
Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3%
NA Compensation:
3%

This listing courtesy of:
SAGE REAL ESTATE, Hannah Nelly

About Gainesville, FL

Housing

Number of Units
99,597
Median Home Value
$217,247
Median Rent
$915

55.66% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.46% are vacant.

Commute

Car
66.02%
Public Transportation
3.95%
Walk to Work
3.09%
Work from Home
23.21%
Other
1.15%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
218,376
Median Age
33.70
Median Household Size
2.34

Education

High School
18.19%
Associate’s Degree
10.73%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.96%
Graduate Degree
24.05%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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