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Downtown Former Fire Station Site

427 S Main Street Gainesville Gainesville, FL 32601

427 S Main Street Gainesville, Gainesville, FL, 32601
$1,500,000
For Sale
$1,500,000

Commercial land in Gainesville’s Downtown Business District, formerly Fire Station 1, demolished in March 2026.

Days on Market18

Property Features for 427 S Main Street Gainesville

General Information

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Active
Property subtype
Land
Listing agency
Listed by Christina Freeman
Source Movetojacksonville
Added: Jul 5 Updated: Jul 21 at 4:53PM Checked: Jul 21 at 4:53PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial land site was previously home to “Fire Station 1,” which served from about 1962 through 2017 before closing. The former facility was constructed in 1980 and included 15,168 square feet of vertical space, with 10,632 square feet heated. The structure has since been demolished as of March 2026.

Located in the Downtown Business District of Gainesville, Florida, the property is situated at 427 S Main Street. With the former building removed, the site is presented as vacant land for future redevelopment or reuse consistent with applicable requirements.

As a former fire station location, the asset may be of interest to buyers seeking a downtown infill parcel with an existing history as a public safety facility and cleared improvements.

Key Highlights

  • Former Fire Station 1 in Gainesville’s Downtown Business District, built in 1980
  • 15,168 sq ft vertical space (10,632 sq ft heated) when in use
  • Used as Fire Station 1 from about 1962 through 2017, then closed

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Commercial land

Suggested Use

Dental Office HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Plumbing Service Daycare Center Florist Butcher Locksmith Tanning Salon

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - Commercial land in Gainesville’s Downtown Business District, formerly Fire Station 1, demolished in March 2026.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 427 S Main Street Gainesville Gainesville, FL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Former Fire Station 1 in Gainesville’s Downtown Business District, built in 1980; 15,168 sq ft vertical space (10,632 sq ft heated) when in use; Used as Fire Station 1 from about 1962 through 2017, then closed
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