1516 Main Street, FL
Stellar MLS

$1,500,000

1516 Main Street

Gainesville, FL 32601

Active
0
Baths
584
Sq Ft
0.55
Acres
1986
Built
$397/sqft
Retail

Property type

1986

Year built

24,002 sqft

Lot size

$397

Price / sq ft

No HOA

HOA dues

613

Days on market

X

Flood zone

About this home

High visibility corner car lot with prominent signage. On Auto Row, with close proximity to Publix, Tom Petty Park, and a middle school. 5 minutes from the University of Florida. And 10 minutes from Gainesville Regional Airport. Flexible U8 Zoning allows drive-thru and freestanding retail uses.

Local Insight

At $397/sqft, you're paying a significant premium for Main Street visibility in downtown Gainesville, so this deal only makes sense if foot traffic and location equity matter more than raw square footage—584 sqft is genuinely tight for most retail concepts. The 1986 construction date means you should budget for potential HVAC, electrical, and structural updates before moving in, especially since older downtown buildings often have hidden issues. Being in flood zone X is a genuine advantage here (no flood insurance required), which helps with carrying costs, but verify the actual street-level elevation and any historical flooding issues since downtown Gainesville has experienced water problems.

AI-generated insight based on listing data and neighborhood context. Verify independently.

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$7,585
Property taxes$794
Home insurance (est.)$688

Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.

Price & listing history613 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Jun 30, 2025
  2. Listed$1,500,000
    Jan 23, 2024
  3. Price increased$1,500,000

Facts & features

Property type
Commercial Sale
Sub type
Retail
Status
Active
Days on market
613
Subdivision
Stringfellows Rplt-Part
County
Alachua
Year built
1986
Living area
584 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$397
Building area
3,776 sq ft (Public Records)
Lot size
24,002 sq ft
Lot category
1/2 to less than 1
Flood zone
X
Annual taxes
$9,531 (2023)
Parcel #
09876-001-000
Zoning
U8
MLS #
GC518901

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Interior Details

Flooring
Tile
Direction faces
Northeast

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Ductless
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)

Parking

Parking features
Parking Spaces - 19 to 30

HOA & Financial

Total monthly fees
$0/mo
Total annual fees
$0
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Ownership
Corporation

Exterior & Construction

Construction materials
Metal Frame, Metal Siding
Foundation
Slab
Road surface
Asphalt

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Public
Utilities
Public

Listing Details

Listing date
2024-01-22
On market date
2024-01-23
Original list price
$1,500,000
MLS area
32601 - Gainesville
Listing AOR
Gainesville-Alachua
Status changed
2025-06-30
Tax legal description
J B BAILEY ESTATE DB K-203 A LOT 166 FT E & W BY 150 FT N & S IN NE COR LOT 22 S & W OF R/W ALL PER OR 4868/2129

Flood risk

Minimal riskFEMA Zone X

Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.

Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Location

Directions

The property is on the Southwest Corner of the intersection of NE 16th ave and N Main St

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