UF students and Grad students - why pay $2,000+ rent when you can buy this amazing home less than 1 mile to UF and make money while completing your education! Rare opportunity to own this beautifully remodeled craftsman style home in a prime location less than 1 mile to UF! Split bedroom plan featuring 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Open kitchen with quartz countertops and new appliances. Luxury vinyl flooring throughout the house. Main bedroom is split from the guest bedrooms and features a luxury bathroom and a side patio with a large swing. Side patio separate entrance to the main bedroom and to the laundry room so the main bedroom can be used as an in-law suite or rental unit. Front entrance Florida Room is huge and bright with windows and LVP flooring. All stainless steel appliances highlight the open kitchen. Why waste money on rent when you can own this beautiful property and make money short and long term as a great investment. So close to everything! 1/2 mile to Santa Fe College Charles L. Blount Center, .4 miles to Flatfish Bakery, .7 miles to Publix on 13th (UF), .8 to Matherly Hall at UF, 1.5 miles to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Less than 1 mile to Dragonfly Sushi and downtown and less than 1.5 miles to Depot Park and the 4th Ave Food Park and so much more. Here's the math: Scenario 1: Renting a Similar Property Near UF Rent: $2,200/month Annual Rent Cost: $26,400 Total Rent Over 4 Years: $105,600 Scenario 2: Purchasing 724 NW 7th Ave Total Housing Cost Over 4 Years: $116,640 Net Equity Gained After 4 Years: $66,900 Net Cost of Buying (Before Rental Income): $49,740 Rental Income from Extra Bedrooms Estimated Rent per Bedroom: $800/month Total Rent for 2 Bedrooms: $1,600/month Annual Rental Income: $1,600 × 12 = $19,200 Total Rental Income Over 4 Years: $19,200 × 4 = $76,800 Net Cost of Buying After Rental Income Net Cost Before Rental Income: $49,740 Less Rental Income (2 Bedrooms): $76,800 Final Adjusted Net Cost: -$27,060 (Profit!) Updated Savings Comparison: Renting vs. Buying Total Rent Paid Over 4 Years: $105,600 Final Adjusted Net Cost of Buying (After Rental Income): -$27,060 (Profit!) Potential Savings vs. Renting: $132,660 Final Takeaway With this setup, not only does buying save over $132K vs. renting, but it actually turns into a profitable investment, generating $27,060 in positive cash flow over four years.
Sold
$305,000
724 NW 7th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
3beds
1,434sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
4,792 sqft lot
$305,000 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 01:14pm
Listing Provided by:
Eric Warm 352-283-1384,
COMPASS FLORIDA, LLC 305-851-2820
Bought with:
Brent Riley, 0565557
COLDWELL BANKER M.M. PARRISH REALTORS
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: GC527446
Originating MLS: Pinellas Suncoast


Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Family room
- Level: First
Florida room
- Level: First
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x10
Great room
- Level: First
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x14
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x8
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,634
- Total interior livable area: 1,434 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting, Sidewalk, Storage
Lot
- Size: 4,792 sqft
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 13510013000
- Zoning: RC
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Gainesville
- Subdivision: RENAISSANCE SUB
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
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