Us Highway 98 N Lakeland, FL 33809

This 7.11± acre development opportunity fronts US Highway 98 North, a heavily traveled major roadway in Lakeland, Florida. The property offers visibility, accessibility, and entitlement flexibility in a growing Central Florida market. The site is level and dry and benefits from public utilities, with electric service located directly in front of the site. Zoned RL-2 and LCC, the parcel lies within a Transit Corridor Overlay and TSDA area, allowing up to 10 dwelling units per acre by residential development by right. The zoning allows for a mixed-use development concept, with commercial or neighborhood uses along the US-98 frontage and residential development toward the rear of the property. Alternatively, the RL-2 zone can be applied to the entire site for full residential development per county code. The residential density allows up to 10 units per acre, making the site suitable for townhomes, clustered single-family homes, or a blended commercial/residential project. Located minutes north of Interstate 4, the property has traffic exposure, regional connectivity, and proximity to retail centers, employment hubs, and established residential communities. Lakeland's location between Tampa and Orlando, access to I-4, US-98, US-27, nearby rail infrastructure, and regional airports drive population and economic growth. Lakeland is home to major employers including Publix Super Markets, GEICO, FedEx, and logistics and distribution centers. Solid household incomes and population growth reinforce long-term demand for residential and neighborhood commercial development along this major roadway. This site delivers the visibility, infrastructure, zoning framework, and market fundamentals to support a successful project, whether planning a commercial-front/residential-rear development, a townhome or single-family community, or holding for future appreciation within the US-98 Linear Commercial Corridor.