1938 NE Waldo Rd

$1,200,000
Price
Beds
Baths
4,206 Sq. Ft.
$285 / Sq. Ft.
4,206
Sq. Ft.
$285
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Prime Commercial Opportunity in Gainesville’s NE Seola Area! Unlock the potential of this versatile 4,374 SF mixed-use property located just minutes from Downtown Gainesville. Situated on a 0.37-acre MU1-zoned lot along NE Waldo Road, this property offers excellent visibility in a growing corridor. Originally constructed in 1900 and effectively updated in 2020, the masonry building features:
4,206 SF of heated space
8 spacious rooms
Central HVAC and forced-air electric heating
Durable CB stucco exterior
...Prime Commercial Opportunity in Gainesville’s NE Seola Area! Unlock the potential of this versatile 4,374 SF mixed-use property located just minutes from Downtown Gainesville. Situated on a 0.37-acre MU1-zoned lot along NE Waldo Road, this property offers excellent visibility in a growing corridor. Originally constructed in 1900 and effectively updated in 2020, the masonry building features:

4,206 SF of heated space
8 spacious rooms
Central HVAC and forced-air electric heating
Durable CB stucco exterior with drywall interior walls and pine/soft wood flooring
Flat tar & gravel roof for long-term functionality

Current Use: Daycare facility capacity 69
Ideal For: Daycare, community center, professional office, or other mixed-use applications
Location Highlights:

Minutes from Gainesville Regional Airport, Downtown Gainesville, Depot Park, and the University of Florida
Close to Paynes Prairie Preserve, Morningside Nature Center, and Matheson History Museum
High-visibility location with strong community appeal

Don’t miss this versatile investment opportunity in one of Gainesville’s most promising corridors!
  1. Listed by Sherman Bryan, Jr. • Brokerage DRE #215046 • WATSON REALTY CORP
    P: (352)-262-9319 C: (352)-262-9319 shermanbryan@watsonrealtycorp.com

Property Details for 1938 Northeast Waldo Road

Subdivision Name
NORTHEAST SEOLA
Township
09
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/26/2025 12:54 PM

Property Details for 1938 Northeast Waldo Road

StatusActive
MLS #GC535305
Days on Market50
Taxes$3,747 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMixed Use
MLS TypeCommercial Sale / Mixed Use
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF
CountyAlachua County

Location

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Building Information for 1938 Northeast Waldo Road

Stories1Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,242 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,930

Property Taxes

$312

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1938 Northeast Waldo Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 4374.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: Travel East on NE 23rd Ave, right on Waldo Road the property will be on your right. There is no sign on the property
  • Mls Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, State Road
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1938
  • Street Direction Prefix: NE
  • Street Name: WALDO
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: GAINESVILLE
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: D-66
  • Tax Legal Description: NORTHEAST SEOLA PB D-66 LOTS 1 2 BK D LESS E/LY 41 FT M/L OF LOT 1 FOR R/W SR 24 PER OR 970/06 & OR 1622/1341
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 10760017000
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Total Num Buildings: 1
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: MU1
  • Living Area: 4206
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1900
  • Flood Zone Code: x
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 20
  • Public Survey Section: 34
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Water View: No

Property History for 1938 Northeast Waldo Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC536142

Dec 30, 2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #GC536142

$1,200,000
Dec 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC536142

Dec 21, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #GC536142

Dec 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC536142

$1,200,000
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC535305

$1,200,000
Nov 7, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #GC535305

Nov 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC535305

$1,200,000
Mar 27, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #642403650

$235,000
Mar 15, 2003

Sold

MFRMLS #GC211360

$20,400
Mar 15, 2003

Pending

MFRMLS #GC211360

Jan 2, 2002

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC211360

$195,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC536142

12/30/2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #GC536142

$1,200,000
12/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC536142

12/21/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #GC536142

12/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC536142

$1,200,000
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC535305

$1,200,000
11/07/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #GC535305

11/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC535305

$1,200,000
03/27/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #642403650

$235,000
03/15/2003

Sold

MFRMLS #GC211360

$20,400
03/15/2003

Pending

MFRMLS #GC211360

01/02/2002

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #GC211360

$195,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1938 Northeast Waldo Road

Taxable ValueLand$64,469Additions$181,053Total$245,522
Tax Record2023$3,589 ($299 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,206 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,206 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSchoolYear Built1900Year Renovated2000ZoningMU1CountyALACHUAAPN10760-017-000

Schools near 1938 Northeast Waldo Road

This home is within Alachua.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Public6 to 8

Eastside High School
Public9 to 12

Boulware Springs Charter
CharterK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1938 Northeast Waldo Road is a mixed use property for sale in Gainesville, FL 32609. This property was listed for sale on November 7, 2025 by WATSON REALTY CORP, it's currently listed at $1,200,000. It has been on the market for a total of 50 days and was last sold on March 27, 2019. This listing's school district is Alachua. Nearby schools include W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School, Howard W. Bishop Middle School and Eastside High School. 1938 Northeast Waldo Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 4,206 sqft mixed use property built in 1900.

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