$2.20M
4040 Waring Road
Lakeland, FL 33811
Listing updated: February 11, 2026 at 1:02 AM ET
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About this property
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.
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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
- Building area
- 3,079 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $714.52
- Lot size
- 270,943 sq ft
- Buildings
- 2
- Stories
- 1
- Road frontage
- Highway
- Annual taxes
- $7K (2025)
- Parcel #
- 23-29-03-000000-032010
- Zoning
- RE-2
- MLS #
- L4959325
Utilities
- Utilities
- Electrical Nearby, Sewer Nearby, Water Nearby
Listing details
- Listing date
- 2026-02-10
- On market date
- 2026-02-10
- MLS area
- 33811 - 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
Location
Directions
From Drane Field Road go South on Waring Road. Property is on East side of Waring Road.
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