2725 SE Hawthorne Rd 2,970 SF Retail Building Gainesville, FL 32641 For Sale

Located at 2725 SE Hawthorne Road in Gainesville, Florida, this highly visible commercial property offers 2,192± square feet of flexible space situated on a 1.01-acre parcel at a signalized intersection along one of Gainesville’s primary east–west corridors. The property benefits from approximately 230 feet of road frontage, providing exceptional exposure, ease of access, and strong traffic counts.
The site is zoned BUS (Business Services), allowing for a wide range of commercial uses including retail, professional office, medical, service-oriented businesses, and select food service concepts. An existing concrete block construction building is in place, offering durability, long-term cost efficiency, and immediate occupancy or repositioning potential. The property also features a drive-through configuration, further enhancing its suitability for quick-service, financial, or service-based users.
Strategically positioned near major employment and institutional anchors, the property is adjacent to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and within close proximity to the new UF Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside, reinforcing the area’s growing medical and civic presence. The site is located approximately 3.5 miles from the University of Florida, one of the region’s largest employment drivers, and offers convenient access to downtown Gainesville, Shands Hospital, and the broader UF Health system.
Additionally, the property is within a short drive of established retail corridors and shopping centers along SE Hawthorne Road and NE 16th Avenue, serving dense surrounding residential neighborhoods and consistent daily traffic. Easy connectivity to SR 20, Waldo Road (SR 24), and Downtown Gainesville further enhances regional accessibility.
This offering presents a compelling opportunity for owner-users, investors, or developers seeking a well-located, high-visibility asset in a growing submarket with strong fundamentals, durable construction, and flexible zoning.