Excellent multi-family development opportunity along the highly traveled SR 20/Hawthorne Road corridor in Gainesville! This 1.84-acre property offers approximately 347 feet of frontage along SR 20 with an AADT of approximately 18,300 vehicles per day according to 2025 FDOT traffic data. Zoned RMF-6, the property allows for the potential development of up to 18 residential units, subject to applicable development standards and approvals. The property is currently wooded and offers a blank canvas for a developer or investor. A major advantage of the site is its existing access directly from SR 20, along with additional access from SE 25th Terrace along the eastern side of the property, providing dual access and added flexibility for future development and site circulation. With approximately 347 feet of frontage along a major Gainesville transportation corridor, exposure to approximately 18,300 vehicles per day, dual roadway access, and multi-family zoning already in place, this property presents a unique opportunity for residential development in Gainesville. Buyer to verify allowable density, development potential, utilities, access requirements, and all other development criteria with the City of Gainesville.
East Gainesville, located between Downtown Gainesville and Newnans Lake, is a historic and residential Gainesville neighborhood with a grid of shaded streets and a strong civic footprint. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard corridor near SE 4th Avenue, where murals, small storefronts, and community institutions set an active street rhythm. The Historic Thomas Center and the Hippodrome Theatre anchor nearby cultural calendars, while Depot Park adds a waterfront promenade and food-hall energy. Housing ranges from mid-century ranches to older bungalows, with pockets of newer infill. Sidewalks and bike routes trace toward the Hawthorne Trail and the University of Florida campus edge. Green space and local venues shape a grounded, day-to-day pace.
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Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Asphalt road access
Divided highway frontage
Multiple lot dimensions (347x221x200x110x100x287)
Mature landscaping potential on a nearly 2-acre parcel
Home design
Land zoned RMF6 suitable for multi-family use
Current adjacent uses include multi-family and residential
Parking
Road frontage of 347 feet providing potential curb access
Construction
Vacant land (not a constructed building)
Utilities
Broadband/high-speed internet capable nearby
Electrical service nearby
Water service nearby
Sewer service nearby
HOA & community
No association
Other
Total lot acreage approximately 1.84 acres
Lot area about 7,446 square meters
Electricity and solar
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