Lake Wales Land for Lease - Polk County
This ±1.85-acre commercial parcel is strategically positioned directly behind Wawa and along the highly traveled Highway 27 corridor, one of Central Florida’s most important north-south commercial arteries. The site benefits from excellent visibility, strong traffic counts, and immediate proximity to Eagle Ridge Mall, making it ideal for a wide range of high-performing commercial uses.The parcel’s size, zoning, and location make it well-suited for:
QSR / Fast Casual Restaurants
Retail or Strip Retail
Medical / Urgent Care / Professional Offices
Self-Storage
Service-Oriented Commercial Uses
The off-site master retention and utilities already at the property significantly reduce development time and upfront capital costs, enhancing feasibility for both owner-users and investors.Explosive Residential Growth,
Additionally, we have another ±5-acre parcel located directly on Highway 27 just south of this site, only a few parcels away. This property offers excellent frontage and is zoned for multiple uses, including hotel development, self-storage, commercial retail, and other commercial opportunities. Please call for pricing and additional details on both opportunities.
Lake Wales is experiencing significant residential expansion, with multiple large-scale communities planned or under construction, collectively bringing approximately 4,000–6,000 new homes to the immediate trade area in the near term. This surge in rooftops will materially increase:
Daytime and evening population
Consumer spending power
Demand for food, medical, retail, and service uses
As one of the few commercially zoned, developable sites near this growth, the parcel is exceptionally well positioned to capture future demand.
Ideal for investors, developers, or owner-users seeking durable location fundamentals and long-term value.
Nearby & Active Retailers Include:
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Slim Chicken
Wawa (adjacent)
Grocery-anchored retail centers along Highway 27
National quick-service and fast-casual dining concepts
Medical offices, dental clinics, and professional services
Fitness, banking, and neighborhood retail users
