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    242 S Scenic Hwy Lake Wales, FL 33853

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    For Sale
    $650,000

    Commercial building on .6781 acres in Lake Wales, Florida.

    Lot size:
    0.68 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 10, 2025
    Days on Market:
    170
    Last Refresh:
    Jan 14 at 8:07 am

    Property Features for 242 S Scenic Hwy

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.68 Acres

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    Listing Contact
    Brandy Duncan
    Brandy Duncan

    Listing agent Brandy Duncan License #3386190

    Listing office coldwell banker realty

    Listing date Nov 10, 2025

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    Overview

    Lake Wales Commercial Opportunity

    This commercial opportunity is located in Lake Wales, Florida. The parcel encompasses 0.6781 acres and features a large commercial building, formerly a Firestone building. The property benefits from direct access from the west, east, and south. This location is positioned for future growth in Lake Wales.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Anchor center and auto ... Auto Repair Shop Executive Dry Cleaners-Lake ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Friendly Auto Sales, ... Car Dealership Body Armor Tattoo ... Tattoo & Piercing Shop PURPLE BOSS INC Advertising Agency

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Lake Wales
    County
    Polk
    State
    Florida
    Longitude
    -81.5851
    Latitude
    27.8981

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Specialty property - Commercial building on .6781 acres in Lake Wales, Florida.
    Where is this specialty property located?
    The property is located at 242 S Scenic Hwy Lake Wales, FL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $650,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Commercial opportunity in Lake Wales, Florida.; Parcel size is .6781 acres with a large commercial building - the old Firestone Building.; Access from the road directly to the property from the west, east, and south.
    (863) 294-7541
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    Listing Contact
    Brandy Duncan
    Brandy Duncan
    Real Estate License ID: 3386190
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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