0 Thornhill Road
Winter Haven, FL 33880 Winter Haven/Lake Wales

STUART RANCH DEVELOPMENT - 328.59 ACRES | ENTITLED DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

EXCEPTIONAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - Stuart Ranch Development represents a rare generational opportunity encompassing 328.59 acres of prime entitled development land strategically positioned in Polk County's explosive growth corridor. This pristine Florida ranch property offers APPROVED ZONING ENTITLEMENTS for up to 862 RESIDENTIAL UNITS across three contiguous parcels, bisected by the new Central Polk Parkway toll road currently under construction. Property is adjacent to Lake Hancock and Nature Preserved Lands of SWFMD.

RECENTLY APPROVED ZONING ENHANCEMENT - County-approved RL-4 zoning (4 units/acre) on eastern 178 acres and RL-1 zoning (1 unit/acre) on western 150 acres provides flexible development options with IMMEDIATE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL. Ordinance No. 2025-045 completed in 2025 following comprehensive county review and public hearings.

STRATEGIC LOCATION ADVANTAGES 
• CENTRAL FLORIDA CORRIDOR - Positioned between Tampa and Orlando metropolitan areas 
• TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE - New Central Polk Parkway toll road bisects property 
• REGIONAL ACCESS - Direct connectivity to I-4 corridor and major employment centers 
• POLK COUNTY GROWTH - Florida's fastest-growing county with 77%+ population increase

THREE CONTIGUOUS PARCELS 
• Parcel 1: 83.11 acres (ID: 252903000000022120) 
• Parcel 2: 243.81 acres (ID: 252910000000011010)
• Parcel 3: 1.67 acres (ID: 252909000000011010)

PROPERTY CHARACTER - Pristine natural Florida ranch landscape maintained by generations of family stewardship, offering developers a blank canvas for master-planned community development.

MARKET OPPORTUNITY Polk County has emerged as a logistics and residential development goldmine. The county's affordability compared to Tampa and Orlando, combined with improved transportation infrastructure, continues to attract residents and businesses. 
Market fundamentals include: 
• 8% annual appreciation in Florida land values 
• Strong residential development demand from institutional investors 
• High-growth market premiums expected for strategic locations 
• Polk County leads Florida in population growth metrics

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL 
• RL-4 Zoning: Eastern 178 acres = 712 units maximum 
• RL-1 Zoning: Western 150 acres = 150 units maximum 
• TOTAL ENTITLED CAPACITY: 862 residential units 
• ADDITIONAL UPSIDE: Buyer can pursue Planned Development for density increases beyond current entitlements

OFFERING PROCESS - NO ASKING PRICE - Accepting offers for first 4 weeks. We are gauging development interest and market response from qualified developers and institutional investors. This approach allows the market to establish fair value while ensuring serious consideration from capable development partners.

LOCATION & ACCESS Property accessible via Thornhill Road with proximity to major transportation corridors. The new Central Polk Parkway toll road provides enhanced connectivity to Tampa, Orlando, and broader Central Florida region. Close to Lakeland, Bartow, Winter Haven, and Lake Wales urban amenities.

QUALIFIED BUYERS ONLY - Institutional developers and qualified investors invited to submit confidential inquiries and contract offers with proof of funding documentation. Comprehensive due diligence materials available including surveys, zoning documentation, and market analysis.

Experienced development land specialists providing transaction management and technical assistance throughout acquisition process. All inquiries handled with discretion and professional confidentiality.

GENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire entitled development land in one of Florida's premier growth markets. Stuart Ranch Development combines generational stewardship vision with practical advantages of approved development rights and strategic location.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER - The Sellers reserve the right to accept or reject any and all offers. This information has been secured from sources we believe to be reliable, but we make no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information. References to square footage or age are approximate. Buyer must verify the information and bears all risk for any inaccuracies.