LAKELAND, FL 33811 4040 WARING ROAD
$2,200,000



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Presented By: 360 PERSPECTIVE PARTNERS with 704-774-0764. - 704-774-0764
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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.
Presented By: 360 PERSPECTIVE PARTNERS with 704-774-0764. - 704-774-0764
Interior Features for 4040 WARING ROAD
Bathrooms
Total Baths
Other Interior Features
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Total Stories1
General for 4040 WARING ROAD
Additional Parcels Description23-29-03-000000-032040, 23-29-03-000000-031030
Additional Parcels Y/NYes
Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
CityLAKELAND
Construction MaterialsBrick
CoolingCentral Air
CountyPolk
DirectionsFrom Drane Field Road go South on Waring Road. Property is on East side of Waring Road.
Facing DirectionWest
Flood Zone CodeX
Flood Zone Code XY
Legal DescriptionBEG 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
Living Area UnitsSquare Feet
Lot Size Square Feet270943
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS Area33811 - Lakeland
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipPartnership
Property SubtypeMixed Use
Property TypeCommercial Sale
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameWARING ESTATES
Tax Annual Amount7129.84
Tax Lot5
Tax Year2025
UtilitiesElectrical Nearby, Sewer Nearby, Water Nearby
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NNo
Water View Y/NNo
Year Built1978
ZoningRE-2
Exterior for 4040 WARING ROAD
Building Area Total3079
Foundation DetailsSlab
Lot Dimensions326.1 x 308
Lot Size Acres6.22
Lot Size Area6.22
Number of Buildings2
Number of Lots3
Road Frontage TypeHighway
Road ResponsibilityPublic Maintained Road
Road Surface TypeAsphalt
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
Middle School
N/A
Elementary School
Big Hollow Elementary School
Jaime Ovadia
Realtor
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