$2,200,000
4040 Waring Road
Lakeland, FL 33811
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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
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Price & listing history0 days on market
- Status: ActiveFeb 10, 2026
- Listed$2,200,000Feb 10, 2026
- 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-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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