Lake County · Central Florida
Clermont Commercial Real Estate
Fast-growing retail, land development, and investment property on the US-27 West Orange corridor
Clermont is one of Central Florida's highest-growth commercial corridors — the US-27 and Florida Turnpike intersection is generating some of the strongest retail pad-site and QSR demand in the metro as residential population explodes. MaxLife Realty works land acquisition, retail investment, and developer representation throughout the Clermont, Minneola, and US-27 corridor.
Clermont CRE Market Snapshot
Clermont is one of Central Florida's fastest-growing cities, with the US-27 corridor and Florida Turnpike access driving explosive retail, QSR, and industrial development to serve a surging residential population.
+7%/yr
Population Growth
One of Florida's fastest-growing cities
6.0–8.0%
Retail Cap Rate
US-27 corridor pads and strip centers
7–10%
Land Yield-on-Cost
Entitled pad sites near Turnpike interchanges
52,000
Population
City proper, Lake County seat
Market figures are estimates compiled from active Central Florida listings (Stellar MLS / CoStar snapshot, 2026-Q1). Numbers are intended as a market overview, not a substitute for current MLS or CoStar detail.
About Clermont
Clermont is the commercial hub of south Lake County and one of the fastest-growing cities in the Orlando metro. The US-27 and SR-50 corridors attract new retail development, medical office, and land investment as population growth continues.
Fastest-growing city in Lake County by population
US-27 corridor attracting national retail and QSR tenants
South Lake Hospital medical campus drives MOB demand
Wellness Way planned development corridor
Market Facts
- County
- Lake County
- Population
- 48,000
- Location
- 22 miles W of Orlando
Top Employers
- South Lake Hospital
- National retailers along US-27
- Lake County government
Demographics
Median household income ~$72,000 with strong family migration from the Orlando metro driving retail and services demand.
Property Types We Work in Clermont
MaxLife Realty works every commercial property type across the Clermont trade area — from small owner-user buildings to institutional investment sales.
Retail & NNN Properties
Multi-tenant strip centers, single-tenant NNN pads, and grocery-anchored centers across the metro. Tourist-corridor and high-growth suburban corridors (US-192, SR-50, SR-434, US-27) generate the deepest deal flow.
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Office Buildings
Class A, B, and medical office buildings from owner-user suites to suburban office parks. Strongest demand in Lake Mary, Maitland, Winter Park, Lake Nona Medical City, and the I-4 corridor submarkets.
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Industrial & Warehouse
Warehouse, flex, and light-manufacturing buildings along the I-4, SR-408, and SR-528 corridors. Sub-4% vacancy metro-wide has pushed rents and cap rates to historic levels.
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Multifamily
Small-to-mid-size apartment buildings, garden communities, and value-add workforce housing across the metro. Kissimmee, Apopka, Sanford, and east Orlando submarkets offer the strongest cash-on-cash entry.
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Commercial Land
Entitled and raw commercial parcels for retail, mixed-use, multifamily, and industrial development. Highest demand along SR-429, SR-417, US-192, US-27, and the Narcoossee / Lake Nona corridor.
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NNN Investments
Single-tenant net-lease properties with investment-grade and franchise tenants — QSR, auto service, medical, and essential retail. Florida's no-income-tax environment keeps 1031 and out-of-state capital flowing into Orlando NNN.
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Your Clermont CRE Broker
Ryan Solberg
Broker · Buyer Rep · Tenant Rep · NMLS 1784218
Florida-licensed commercial broker representing buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords across the Greater Orlando metro — Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia, and Polk counties. Direct transaction experience across office, retail, industrial, multifamily, NNN investments, and land development. Buyer- and tenant-rep engagements are fiduciary from search through close.
MaxLife Realty · FL Broker BK3354351
Get Matched with Clermont Inventory
Tell us your investment criteria — property type, size, budget, and timeline — and we'll source on- and off-market matches throughout Clermont and Lake County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MaxLife Realty represent buyers and tenants in this market?
Yes. We represent buyers, sellers, tenants (tenant-rep), and landlords across the Greater Orlando metro. Buyer- and tenant-rep engagements are typically paid by the listing side, so most engagements come at no out-of-pocket cost to the represented buyer or tenant.
What commercial property types are most active in the Orlando metro?
Retail and NNN single-tenant pads, industrial and flex space, medical office, and value-add multifamily are the most actively traded segments. Land for development is also in high demand along SR-429, US-192, and the US-27 corridor.
What are typical cap rates in the Orlando metro right now?
Cap rates vary significantly by asset class and submarket. NNN single-tenant retail trades in the 5.25–6.75% range. Multi-tenant strip centers trade 6.5–8.5%. Industrial cap rates run 5.5–7.0%. Multifamily varies from 4.75% in Lake Nona/Winter Park to 6.5%+ in secondary Osceola and Polk County submarkets.
What's driving commercial real estate demand in Central Florida?
Population growth (Orlando is adding 1,000+ new residents per week), tourism (75M annual visitors), diversified employment across healthcare, technology, defense, and logistics, and Florida's business-friendly tax environment. The I-4 corridor and SR-429/417 beltways are the primary commercial growth vectors.
How does this submarket compare to the broader Orlando metro?
Suburban submarkets in the Orlando MSA often offer higher yields than downtown Orlando or premium submarkets like Winter Park and Lake Mary, with comparable population growth dynamics. Cap rates in secondary suburban markets typically trade 50–125 basis points wider than directly comparable downtown or top-tier suburban product.
Can MaxLife help with a 1031 exchange into Central Florida?
Yes — we work extensively with 1031 exchange buyers identifying replacement property in the Orlando metro. Central Florida offers a wide range of qualifying asset types (NNN, retail, industrial, multifamily) with strong underlying fundamentals and Florida's no-state-income-tax advantage.