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Automotive Shop with Office & Garage
For Sale
$450,000

133 W STUART Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853

COMMERCIAL - LAKE WALES, FL

Property Size2,136 SF
Lot Size0.17 Acres
Price / SF$210.67
Days on Market617

Property Features for 133 W STUART Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning C-2
Subdivision CARY WALTERS SUB
Lot features City Limits, Sidewalk
Directions From Highway 27, go East on Central, North on M L King Blvd then East on Stuart, see building on right. Or from Scenic, go West on Central, North on 1st, West on Stuart and building on left.
Standard status Active
APN 27-30-02-908000-001201
Size 2,136 SF
Lot size 0.17 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Description CARY WALTERS SUB PB 7 PG 5 BLK 1 LOTS 20 THAT PART DESC AS BEG .5 FT N OF SE COR RUN W .67 FT NLY 87.5 FT E .18 FT S TO POB & 21 THRU 23
Tax Annual Amount 1453
Legal Description CARY WALTERS SUB PB 7 PG 5 BLK 1 LOTS 20 THAT PART DESC AS BEG .5 FT N OF SE COR RUN W .67 FT NLY 87.5 FT E .18 FT S TO POB & 21 THRU 23

Utilities

Utilities Electricity Available
Sewer type Public Sewer
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1958
Flooring type Concrete, Tile - Ceramic
Building materials Block, Concrete
Roof type Membrane
Additional Structures Outbuilding
Listing Agency: LEGACY REAL ESTATE CENTER INC
Listed By: Vicky Holloway · License #3279441
Added: Nov 22, 2024 Changed: Jul 20 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 7:06PM
MLS# K4902707

Copyright © 2026 Stellar MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This C-2 zoned automotive property includes a spacious reception area, dedicated office space, and a bathroom within the main building. A flexible workspace totaling over 1,500 square feet can be used as-is or redesigned, depending on your operational needs. Attached to the main building is more than 400 square feet of garage space with a roll-up door, suited to accommodating multiple projects at once.

Additional covered space is provided by a 1,000-square-foot carport with a 14-foot height, all set on concrete pavement and enclosed with fencing and a wall along two sides. The property is located near Highway 27, providing access for customers.

The seller is also offering the real estate separately or together with a well-established downtown Lake Wales auto upholstery business as a turn-key option, with a client base described as spanning 50-plus years.

Key Highlights

  • Option to purchase as a turn‑key, well‑established auto upholstery business with a 50+ year client base.
  • Prime downtown Lake Wales location, experiencing significant development and growth.
  • Over 1500 sq. ft. of flexible workspace in the main building, suitable for redesign.

Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $44.9k $21.00
− Vacancy −$9.9k −$4.62
EGI $35.0k $16.38
− OpEx −$8.7k −$4.10
NOI $26.2k $12.29
2,136 SF · lease $21.00/SF/yr · vacancy 22.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$374.9K
$328.0K – $437.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,241 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.83%
Second Best
Retail
$342.7K
$299.8K – $399.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,987 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.33%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$513.3K
$449.1K – $598.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,931 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.98%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

B & B Auto ... Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Locksmith Bakery (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tech Support Center Pet Store Restaurant

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

1
Drive-in doors
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Fenced yard
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

940
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 33853, FL

12,404
Population
5,483
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
8.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,426
Density / Sq Mi
$40,938
Median Household Income
$35,470
Median Earnings
$965
Median Rent
$198,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region

14.4% 2019
16.4% 2020
17.3% 2021
18% 2022
18.6% 2023
20.3% 2024
20.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Automotive property with reception, offices, and garage space with roll-up door plus covered carport on fenced concrete.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 133 W STUART Avenue Lake Wales, FL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Option to purchase as a turn‑key, well‑established auto upholstery business with a 50+ year client base.; Prime downtown Lake Wales location, experiencing significant development and growth.; Over 1500 sq. ft. of flexible workspace in the main building, suitable for redesign.
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