Southwest Archer Road - Archer Road Development Site Lots • Terrain commercial • 0,66-1,94 Acre • 6 998 650 $ CAD • Gainesville, FL 32608

Positioned within Gainesville's U9 Transect Zone, this site represents a rare, high-density development opportunity in one of the city's most permissive urban zoning designations. With an expansive menu of permitted uses, generous density allowances, flexible height provisions, and minimal setback restrictions, this property is primed for a wide range of value-maximizing development strategies. Density & Development Intensity The U9 designation permits residential density of up to 100 units per acre by right — with the ability to achieve 125 units per acre via Special Use Permit (SUP). Nonresidential building coverage is permitted up to 90%, giving developers the flexibility to maximize every square foot of the site. Height & Vertical Upside By-right construction is permitted up to 6 stories or 88 feet, with a clearly defined bonus pathway unlocking up to 8 stories and 116 feet of total building height. For investors and developers with an eye toward maximizing FAR and return on cost, this vertical potential is a significant value driver. Highest & Best Use The U9 transect's broad permitted use table unlocks several compelling development scenarios: High-Density Multifamily / Mixed-Use — The most natural expression of U9 entitlements. With 100–125 units per acre and ground-floor retail, restaurant, and personal services permitted by right, a mixed-use residential tower delivers both density and street-level activation that lenders and institutional investors favor. Student Housing / Dormitory — Both small and large-scale dormitories are permitted by right, and with the University of Florida's campus in close proximity, a purpose-built student housing project represents one of the strongest demand drivers in the Gainesville market. Hospitality — Hotels are permitted by right in U9, making a boutique or select-service hotel a viable and potentially high-yielding alternative for the right operator, particularly given Gainesville's year-round university-driven visitor demand. Medical Office / Healthcare Campus — Medical, dental, and health-related office uses are permitted by right, as are laboratory and skilled nursing facilities. Given Gainesville's position as a regional healthcare hub anchored by UF Health, a medical office or outpatient care facility would benefit from strong institutional demand fundamentals. Professional Office / Structured Parking — Office and structured parking are both permitted by right, supporting a professional office development with on-site parking — a combination that remains in high demand among corporate and institutional tenants in urban core locations. Retail / Restaurant / Entertainment — Retail sales, restaurants, alcoholic beverage establishments, exercise studios, and indoor recreation are all permitted by right, making ground-floor or standalone commercial development equally viable for operators targeting Gainesville's growing urban consumer base. Efficient Site Planning Zero side interior and rear setbacks (with alley access) eliminate wasted land and support highly efficient floor plate design. With a minimum lot width of just 18 feet, the site accommodates a broad range of configurations across virtually every asset class.