6
Bed
4
Bath
2579
Sq ft
1946
built
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. One-of-a-kind student housing and premier investment opportunity! Ideally located directly
across from the University of Florida campus and UF Health Shands
Hospital, and just one block from Sorority Row, this iconic white
brick home with its distinctive orange and blue shutters is one of the
best-known student rental properties in the UF corridor. 1254 SW 9th
Road offers 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,579 square feet of living
space on a 0.23-acre lot. Zoned U-9 (University Urban Core) for
residential, multifamily, and commercial uses, the property is also
located within an Opportunity Zone, providing exceptional long-term
investment and redevelopment potential. Designed with student living
in mind, several of the oversized bedrooms are large enough to
comfortably accommodate two students, creating outstanding rental
flexibility and income potential. A separate cottage-style 1-bedroom,
1-bath living area provides additional options for rental income,
guest accommodations, private living quarters, or a home office. The
home features real hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with stainless
steel appliances and newer cabinetry, a newer HVAC system, spacious
living areas, and a distinctive spiral staircase that gives the home
character rarely found in student housing. Outdoor amenities are
equally impressive, including a welcoming covered front porch, a
charming brick front patio, and a large rear wood deck overlooking a
scenic creek, creating an ideal setting for entertaining or relaxing.
A dedicated full-size laundry room adds convenience. The property also
features six dedicated on-site parking spaces, plus abundant on-street
parking, an exceptionally rare amenity in this prime campus location.
With outstanding visibility and frontage along SW 9th Road, unmatched
proximity to the University of Florida, UF Health Shands Hospital, and
Sorority Row, flexible zoning, strong rental potential, and future
redevelopment possibilities, this is a truly exceptional opportunity
for investors, parents purchasing housing for students, or anyone
seeking a landmark property in one of Gainesville’s most desirable and
high-demand locations. For buyers seeking an extraordinary investment
opportunity, the adjacent property at 949 SW 13th St. is also
available and may be purchased together as a package for $2.2 million.
This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is currently leased, providing immediate
rental income, and offers plenty of parking. Together, these two
properties create one of the most recognizable gateway campus corner
assemblages at the University of Florida, combining immediate cash
flow, exceptional visibility, abundant parking, and outstanding
long-term redevelopment potential in one of Gainesville’s most
sought-after investment corridors. Investment opportunities of this
caliber rarely become available in the heart of the University of
Florida. Schedule your private showing today.