US Hwy 1 Turnkey Education Facility

Situated along heavily trafficked US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, this property enjoys high visibility and easy access to regional transportation routes. Surrounded by a rapidly growing suburban population, it offers strong long-term value for institutional or educational users.Lee & Associates is pleased to present a unique commercial offering tailored for educational or institutional use, located directly along S US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida. This 74,226 SF, single-story, turnkey educational facility sits on 4.33 acres and is currently configured as a Magnet K–12 school. Built in 1983, the property features 433 feet of highway frontage, excellent visibility, and 305 surface parking spaces, equating to a strong parking ratio of 4.10/1,000 SF—ideal for high-traffic, student-serving operations. The property is zoned C3, with school use already permitted, eliminating the need for time-consuming zoning approvals that are increasingly difficult to obtain in this market. This makes the site a prime opportunity for an educational operator seeking immediate occupancy with future redevelopment potential. Over the years, the school has undergone significant renovations and capital improvements including a high-end commercial kitchen for culinary instruction, a recording studio, salon training facilities, a veterinary tech training lab, a full gymnasium, state-of-the-art teaching equipment and furnishings valued at nearly $2 million. The current zoning allows for up to 1,000 students, and the City provides approximately $8,300 per student in annual funding, presenting a strong operational foundation for charter or private school operators. Strategically located in the Port St. Lucie submarket, the property benefits from prime visibility on US-1, with over 30,000 vehicles per day, and is just 4.5 miles to I-95 and 5.5 miles to Florida’s Turnpike. The surrounding area is experiencing rapid growth, with projected 20%+ population and household increases in the next five years within a 3-mile radius. Its proximity to Midway Road and other major thoroughfares ensures easy access from both Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie.