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\nLand-only offering for buildable lot in downtown business district
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The City of Gainesville is conducting an online real estate auction on GovDeals<\/a>, the leading online marketplace for government agencies to sell real estate and other surplus assets. The auction features a buildable, approximately 0.91\u00b1 acre parcel located in Gainesville\u2019s downtown business district and was formerly the location of a fire station. The building has been demolished and only the land parcel is on offer in this auction.<\/p>\n

Bidding is currently open with a minimum bid of $200,000 and is scheduled to close April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT, subject to auto-extension. Interested bidders must submit a refundable $5,000 bid deposit directly to GovDeals in order to bid.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsing GovDeals helps us reach a wider pool of qualified buyers while keeping the process transparent and competitive,\u201d said Keith Hampson, Gainesville, Florida Surplus Program Assistant. \u201cThis is a unique opportunity to acquire a buildable downtown parcel and move it toward a productive next use.\u201d<\/p>\n

The property is offered \u201cas is, where is,\u201d with no representations or warranties. Closing will occur as mutually agreed by the parties, and the buyer is responsible for title insurance and customary closing costs. A 60-day due diligence period will begin after the effective date of the purchase agreement.<\/p>\n

Full property details, photos, and bidding terms for this auction can be found directly on the GovDeals listing page<\/a>. To bid on this property or other assets on GovDeals, interested parties must first register for a free GovDeals account and complete the online registration<\/a> form.<\/p>\n

\n About GovDeals<\/strong>
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\n GovDeals<\/u>
\n <\/a> is the world\u2019s leading marketplace for surplus government and educational assets, ranging from heavy equipment and transportation assets to industrial machinery and real estate. The platform specializes in surplus disposition technology, partnering with government agencies and related entities to sell “as is, where is” surplus equipment and materials in a transparent fashion. Sellers can directly launch and manage their listings in just days, with more control and lower fees than traditional auction solutions. Buyers have direct access to all the surplus assets across Liquidity Services\u2019 network of marketplaces in one centralized location which has completed more than $15 Billion of sales to date. GovDeals is powered by Liquidity Services (NASDAQ: LQDT), the leading global provider of e-commerce marketplaces and software solutions powering the circular economy.<\/p>\n

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Contact:\r\n\r\nAngela Jones, GovDeals\r\n(334) 301-7823\r\najones@govdeals.com<\/pre>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Land-only offering for buildable lot in downtown business district GAINESVILLE, Fla., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The City of Gainesville is conducting an online real estate auction on GovDeals, the leading online marketplace for government agencies to sell real estate and other surplus assets. The auction features a buildable, approximately 0.91\u00b1 acre parcel located in Gainesville\u2019s downtown business district and was formerly the location of a fire station. The building has been demolished and only the land parcel is on offer in this auction. Bidding is currently open with a minimum bid of $200,000 and is scheduled to close April 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PDT, subject to auto-extension. Interested bidders must submit a refundable $5,000 bid deposit directly … <\/p>\n
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