4040 Waring Road, FL
Stellar MLS

$2,200,000

4040 Waring Road

Lakeland, FL 33811

Active
0
Baths
3,079
Sq Ft
6.22
Acres
1978
Built
6.22 acres$715/sqft360° tour
Mixed Use

Property type

1978

Year built

270,943 sqft

Lot size

$715

Price / sq ft

No HOA

HOA dues

0

Days on market

X

Flood zone

About this home

PREMIER AIRPORT-ADJACENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY: 6.22 ACRES IN LAKELAND'S FASTEST-GROWING INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR Strategic Location | Exceptional Visibility | Unparalleled Growth Potential PROPERTY OVERVIEW Presenting a rare assemblage of three contiguous parcels totaling 6.22 acres on Waring Road in Lakeland, Florida—positioned in the heart of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan area and mere minutes from Lakeland Linder International Airport, the region's economic powerhouse generating $1.5 billion in annual economic impact. This exceptional opportunity combines prime industrial zoning, existing income-producing infrastructure, and extraordinary development potential in one of Central Florida's most dynamic commercial corridors. Property Components: 4002 Waring Road: 2.31 acres with 1,898 sf residence (1968) 4040 Waring Road: 2.31 acres featuring professionally remodeled 3,079 ssf office building (1978, remodeled 2004) with current lease generating immediate income 4102 Waring Road: 1.60 acres with 2,160 sf residence (1975) Total Assemblage: 6.22 acres | Zoning: Commercial/Industrial (BPC-1) | Combined Assessed Value: $940,184 THE LAKELAND ADVANTAGE: EXPLOSIVE GROWTH IN AMERICA'S #1 BOOM TOWN Population & Economic Surge Lakeland-Winter Haven isn't just growing—it's exploding. The U.S. Census Bureau crowned this metro area as America's fastest-growing from 2020-2023 with an unprecedented 12.1% growth rate, outpacing every major metropolitan area in the nation. With over 5 million people living within 50 miles and a projected 9.5% continued growth rate, the economic fundamentals driving property values here are extraordinary. THE I-4 CORRIDOR: FLORIDA'S PREMIER LOGISTICS SUPERHIGHWAY Your property's location along the I-4 Industrial Corridor connecting Tampa Bay to Orlando provides unmatched strategic advantage for logistics, distribution, manufacturing, and corporate operations. Market-Leading Industrial Performance (2025): Vacancy Rate: 6.7% (vs. 10% national average) Year-to-Date Absorption: 3+ million square feet Average Asking Rent: $8.19/sqft (up 9.3% year-over-year) Under Construction: 814,037 square feet of new industrial space Land Values: Averaging $151,397 per acre for commercial properties Major Corporate Presence: Publix Super Markets: Florida's grocery giant is investing $121 million in a cutting-edge 190,000 sqft technology campus in downtown Lakeland, creating 200 high-tech jobs. This hometown corporate headquarters expansion validates Lakeland's ascent as a business capital. Amazon Air: The e-commerce behemoth operates a $100 million cargo facility at Lakeland International, processing shipments for the entire I-4 corridor and creating a robust ecosystem of supporting businesses. Lakeland Central Park: The $750 million, 740-acre industrial mega-project broke ground on Phase II in December 2025, ultimately delivering up to 5 million square feet of Class A industrial space. This represents one of Central Florida's largest commercial developments ever undertaken. ZONING & DEVELOPMENT FLEXIBILITY: BPC-1 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL The property's BPC-1 (Business Park Commercial) PUD4177 zoning provides exceptional flexibility for diverse uses, including: Water & Sewer are located at the Southeast Corner of the property.

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$11,124
Property taxes$594
Home insurance (est.)$1,008

Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.

Price & listing history0 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Feb 10, 2026
  2. Listed$2,200,000
    Feb 10, 2026
  3. Price increased$2,200,000

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Facts & features

Property type
Commercial Sale
Sub type
Mixed Use
Status
Active
Days on market
0
Subdivision
Waring Estates
County
Polk
Year built
1978
Living area
3,079 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$715
Lot size
270,943 sq ft
Lot category
5 to less than 10
Flood zone
X (12105C0480G)
Annual taxes
$7,130 (2025)
Parcel #
23-29-03-000000-032010
Zoning
RE-2
MLS #
L4959325

Interior Details

Direction faces
West

Heating & Cooling

Cooling
Central Air

HOA & Financial

Total monthly fees
$0/mo
Total annual fees
$0
Ownership
Partnership

Exterior & Construction

Construction materials
Brick
Foundation
Slab
Road surface
Asphalt

Utilities

Utilities
Electrical Nearby, Sewer Nearby, Water Nearby

Listing Details

Listing date
2026-02-10
On market date
2026-02-10
Original list price
$2,200,000
MLS area
33811 - Lakeland
Listing AOR
Lakeland
Status changed
2026-02-10
Tax legal description
BEG NE COR OF NW1/4 RUN S 1462.64 FT FOR POB CONT S 326.18 FT W 308.86 FT N 326.18 FT E 308.85 FT TO POB BEING LOT 5 OF UNREC SURVEY

Flood risk

Minimal riskFEMA Zone XPanel 12105C0480G

Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.

Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Location

Directions

From Drane Field Road go South on Waring Road. Property is on East side of Waring Road.

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