2612 40th St SW · Lehigh Acres, FL 33976

$299,990

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,650 sqft · Land · 86 Days on market

Built 2026 0.25 ac lot

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Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• Cash flow +8.0/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Schools +4.1/10.0
• Livability +3.0/5.0
• 1% rule +2.5/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.1/5.0
• DSCR +2.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Discover the potential of this spacious plot located at 2612 40th St SW in Lehigh Acres, FL. This vacant land offers a blank canvas for your vision, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area. Enjoy the tranquility of this location while still being conveniently close to local amenities and major roadways. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or invest in future opportunities, this property provides an excellent foundation for your plans. Explore the possibilities today!

Key facts

• Large kitchen island
• Expansive great room
• Vaulted ceilings

Tags

• OPEN-CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN
• UPGRADED CONTEMPORARY CABINETS
• LARGE KITCHEN ISLAND
• EXPANSIVE GREAT ROOM
• TILE-PLANK FLOORING
• VAULTED CEILINGS

Property features AI

Finance

• Financial info: Pets allowed
• HOA & community: No association fee

Exterior

• Parking: Attached garage with garage door opener; 2 covered garage spaces
• Security: High-impact doors
• Utilities: Well water; Septic tank; Cable not available
• Home design: Single-story home; Entry level: 1; Faces south; New construction
• Construction: Block, concrete and stucco construction; Shingle roof
• Exterior features: Open porch; Security/high-impact doors; Rectangular lot; North exposure

Interior

• Kitchen: Range; Dishwasher; Refrigerator
• Flooring: Carpet; Tile
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric); Central air conditioning (electric)
• Interior features: High ceilings; Open living/dining area; Pantry; Cable TV available; Walk-in closets; Split bedroom layout; Single-hung windows with impact glass; Unfurnished
• Laundry & utility: Washer and Dryer (inside laundry)

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 4-bed/2.0-bath land listed at $300k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-307 ($-4k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $256k (14.8% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $224k (25.5% below list).
• Recommended offer: $224k (25.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 59/100 on livability (#826 in FL) — a working-class tenant base; expect higher turnover. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime C-, employment D+, schools D-.
• Lee (suburban): math 47% / reading 50% proficiency, ranked #42 of 73 in FL (top 58%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-1.5%/yr); 786 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 16d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 15,411 units permitted in Lee County in 2024 (4,686 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 37% of the median local income ($73k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $32k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $30k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Lee County population projected at +44% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$52k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 86 days — a 6% lower offer ($282k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $23k; list at $300k implies a 1204% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk; severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→29/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $223,553 (25.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 86 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 25% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.75% ✗
• Cap rate: 5.06%
• Cash-on-cash: -4.39%
• DSCR: 0.80
• GRM: 11.2

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 20.3%
• Equity multiple: 2.63×
• Total profit: $137,306
• Equity at exit: $270,255

10-year hold

• IRR: 17.9%
• Equity multiple: 5.86×
• Total profit: $408,060
• Equity at exit: $582,815

Cash invested: $83,997 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 33976

• Home prices YoY: 6.8%
• Rents YoY: -1.5%
• Active inventory: 786
• Price-to-rent: 11.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,236 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,573
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$375 /mo · $4,500/yr
• Insurance: −$125
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$469
• Net cashflow: $-307

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,624

Max offer price $255,553

Occupancy floor —

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $74,998
• Closing costs: $9,000
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
3001 37th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.5	1235	$1,705	$1.38	23d	1	0.44mi
2916 42nd St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1399	$1,930	$1.38	2d	1	0.49mi
2916 42nd St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1399	$1,960	$1.40	3d	1	0.49mi
813 Alabama Rd S Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1200	$1,495	$1.25	23d	1	0.52mi
4701 Connie Ave S Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1314	$1,900	$1.45	14d	1	0.53mi
397 Pennfield Ave Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	2.0	1780	$2,100	$1.18	23d	1	0.56mi
2513 48th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1423	$1,750	$1.23	16d	1	0.59mi
3012 40th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1427	$1,950	$1.37	23d	1	0.60mi
2612 31st St Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	2.0	1389	$1,799	$1.30	16d	1	0.60mi
2612 31st St Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	2.0	1365	$1,799	$1.32	14d	1	0.60mi
2911 48th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1723	$2,200	$1.28	10d	1	0.69mi
749 Alabama Rd S Unit 749 Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1275	$1,800	$1.41	2d	1	0.73mi
3102 39th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1097	$1,630	$1.49	21d	1	0.74mi
177 Pennfield St Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1250	$1,850	$1.48	23d	1	0.77mi
20483 Copperhead Dr Unit 20483 Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	3.0	1849	$2,300	$1.24	10d	1	0.78mi
2710 28th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	2.0	1742	$2,450	$1.41	23d	1	0.79mi
4704 Karen Ave S Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	3.0	1916	$2,500	$1.30	3d	1	0.79mi
2819 51st St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	2.0	1472	$2,250	$1.53	23d	1	0.80mi
325 Paulcrest Ave Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	2.0	1619	$2,300	$1.42	23d	1	0.80mi
2908 51st St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1401	$1,796	$1.28	3d	1	0.81mi
4702 Loraine Ave S Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1354	$2,000	$1.48	14d	1	0.83mi
3114 39th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1493	$2,100	$1.41	3d	1	0.83mi
3114 39th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1493	$2,100	$1.41	16d	1	0.83mi
2708 27th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	2.0	1698	$2,280	$1.34	3d	1	0.84mi
3201 42nd St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1571	$2,195	$1.40	3d	1	0.86mi
3201 42nd St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1571	$2,195	$1.40	3d	1	0.86mi
20555 Copperhead Dr Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	3.0	2032	$2,490	$1.23	3d	1	0.87mi
20550 Copperhead Dr Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	3.0	2002	$3,500	$1.75	23d	1	0.89mi
2507 53rd St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1714	$1,950	$1.14	3d	1	0.90mi
2512 54th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	2.0	1833	$1,750	$0.95	3d	1	0.91mi
507 Peerless Cir Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1408	$2,000	$1.42	3d	1	0.92mi
507 Peerless Cir Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1408	$2,100	$1.49	23d	1	0.92mi
2811 25th St SW Unit NA Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1430	$1,990	$1.39	23d	1	0.96mi
227 Pennfield St Lehigh Acres, FL	4.0	2.0	1732	$2,275	$1.31	23d	1	1.02mi
664 Alabama Rd S Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1181	$1,200	$1.02	23d	1	1.02mi
662 Alabama Rd S Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1181	$1,200	$1.02	23d	1	1.02mi
234 Pullman St Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1392	$1,800	$1.29	23d	1	1.03mi
2602 24th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1358	$1,800	$1.33	3d	1	1.03mi
2517 56th St SW Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1104	$1,499	$1.36	3d	1	1.05mi
208 Pembroke St Lehigh Acres, FL	3.0	2.0	1545	$2,100	$1.36	23d	1	1.10mi

Listing history 23 events

1. 2026-06-17
   pricedays on market $299,990 Active 86 DOM
2. 2026-06-16
   days on market $300,490 Active 85 DOM
3. 2026-06-15
   days on market $300,490 Active 84 DOM
4. 2026-06-13
   days on market $300,490 Active 82 DOM
5. 2026-06-10
   pricedays on market $300,490 Active 79 DOM
6. 2026-06-09
   days on market $301,490 Active 78 DOM
7. 2026-06-07
   days on market $301,490 Active 76 DOM
8. 2026-06-03
   pricedays on market $301,490 Active 72 DOM
9. 2026-06-02
   days on market $302,490 Active 71 DOM
10. 2026-06-01
    days on market $302,490 Active 70 DOM
11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $302,490 Active 69 DOM
12. 2026-05-21
    price $302,990
13. 2026-05-13
    price $303,490
14. 2026-04-29
    price $304,990
15. 2026-04-22
    price $308,990
16. 2026-04-15
    price $310,990
17. 2026-04-08
    price $312,990
18. 2026-03-23
    listed $314,990 Active
19. 2025-12-11
    soldstatus $23,000
20. 2025-12-02
    historical 488-char remark

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    Discover the potential of this spacious plot located at 2612 40th St SW in Lehigh Acres, FL. This vacant land offers a blank canvas for your vision, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area. Enjoy the tranquility of this location while still being conveniently close to local amenities and major roadways. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or invest in future opportunities, this property provides an excellent foundation for your plans. Explore the possibilities today!

21. 2025-12-01
    soldstatus $23,000 Sold 488-char remark

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    Discover the potential of this spacious plot located at 2612 40th St SW in Lehigh Acres, FL. This vacant land offers a blank canvas for your vision, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area. Enjoy the tranquility of this location while still being conveniently close to local amenities and major roadways. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or invest in future opportunities, this property provides an excellent foundation for your plans. Explore the possibilities today!

22. 2025-10-31
    status Pending 488-char remark

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    Discover the potential of this spacious plot located at 2612 40th St SW in Lehigh Acres, FL. This vacant land offers a blank canvas for your vision, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area. Enjoy the tranquility of this location while still being conveniently close to local amenities and major roadways. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or invest in future opportunities, this property provides an excellent foundation for your plans. Explore the possibilities today!

23. 2025-10-07
    listed $30,950 Active 488-char remark

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    Discover the potential of this spacious plot located at 2612 40th St SW in Lehigh Acres, FL. This vacant land offers a blank canvas for your vision, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area. Enjoy the tranquility of this location while still being conveniently close to local amenities and major roadways. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or invest in future opportunities, this property provides an excellent foundation for your plans. Explore the possibilities today!

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 71% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 10/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 29 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 10/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $26,826
• − Mortgage interest: −$16,804
• − Property taxes: −$4,500
• − Insurance: −$1,500
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,146
• − Management: −$2,146
• − Depreciation: −$8,727
• Taxable loss: −$8,997
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,159
• After-tax cash flow: $-1,526/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Lee
• NCES district ID: 1201080
• Math proficiency: 47% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 50% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $49,518
• Composite: 41.49/100
• National rank: #3458
• State rank: #42 of 73 in FL

Livability — Lehigh Acres

• Score: 59/100
• State rank: #826
• US rank: #20055

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime C- Employment D+ Housing A+ Health & safety D- User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Lehigh Acres, FL
• County: Lee County · 788,662 people
• City population: 130,638
• Metro: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
• Population (ZIP): 20,277
• Household income: $72,679
• Rent vs Own: 28.2% rent · 71.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 574.0

Population outlook (Lee County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 871,946 people
• By 2030: 955,468 · +9.6%
• By 2040: 1,113,587 · +27.7%
• By 2050: 1,256,891 · +44.1%
• By 2075: 1,560,270 · +78.9%
• By 2100: 1,726,848 · +98.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.65)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 50% Two or more races 30% White 24% Black 20% Asian 3%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 8% Puerto Rican 8% Cuban 18% Dominican 4%
• Common ancestry: Hispanic 8% Slovak 1% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 35% · Canada, Jamaica, Vietnam
• Languages at home: 46% English-only · Spanish 43% French/Haitian/Cajun 8% Vietnamese 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Lee

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+28.4) · D 35.5% · R 63.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: -18.0pp toward R · 2008: -10.4pp · 2024: -28.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+28.4 2020: R+19.2 2016: R+20.4 2012: R+16.6 2008: R+10.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 21.77%
• Current HPI: 340.4255
• Rent YoY: ▼ -1.54%
• Metro: Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+879.0% since first listed

12 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-21 Price Changed $302,990 FORTMLS
• 2026-05-13 Price Changed $303,490 FORTMLS
• 2026-04-29 Price Changed $304,990 FORTMLS
• 2026-04-22 Price Changed $308,990 FORTMLS
• 2026-04-15 Price Changed $310,990 FORTMLS
• 2026-04-08 Price Changed $312,990 FORTMLS
• 2026-03-23 Listed $314,990 FORTMLS
• 2025-12-11 Sold (Public Records) $23,000 Public Records
• 2025-12-02 Listing Removed — NAPLESMLS
• 2025-12-01 Sold (MLS) $23,000 NAPLESMLS
• 2025-10-31 Pending — NAPLESMLS
• 2025-10-07 Listed $30,950 NAPLESMLS

Property tax history

+17.6%/yr

Latest (2025): $433 · +10.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.