A rare and highly visible group housing property has just come to market at 1002 West University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida. Known historically as Collier Hall, this three story brick building sits at the signalized corner of West University Avenue and Northwest 10th Street, just three short blocks from the University of Florida campus.

Opportunities of this scale, location, and zoning are becoming increasingly scarce along University Avenue. This property offers a compelling combination of walkability, historic character, and functional group housing infrastructure that is difficult to replicate in today’s regulatory environment.

Property Overview and Existing Improvements

Collier Hall is a three story brick structure originally built in 1900 and designed for group living. The building contains approximately 15,971 square feet and is configured with 37 bedrooms, shared bathrooms, and large common areas. The property includes a fully equipped communal kitchen with commercial grade components such as fryers, stovetops, and a walk in freezer, as well as an on site food hall area.

Additional features include a central outdoor courtyard suitable for studying or gathering, a welcoming front porch, and a full fire suppression and alarm system already in place. The solid masonry construction provides a strong foundation for continued use, with modest updates positioning the building to be move in ready for a future academic term.

 

Investment and Ownership Appeal

From an ownership perspective, this offering represents a rare chance to acquire a legacy property in one of Gainesville’s most established and supply constrained submarkets. The combination of scale, location, zoning, and historic character supports long term value preservation while offering multiple paths for repositioning or continued operation.

As demand for walkable housing near UF continues to grow, assets like Collier Hall stand out as increasingly difficult to replace.

Now Available For Sale

Collier Hall is being offered for sale at 2,850,000 dollars. Properties of this nature rarely come to market, particularly those located directly on West University Avenue within walking distance of campus.

For additional information, pricing details, or to schedule a private tour, please contact Eric Ligman, Director of the Commercial and Land Division at Bosshardt Realty Services.

This property is truly a one of a kind opportunity in the heart of Gainesville.