215 E. 5th Street, Apopka, FL 32703
Land | 13,939 SqFt
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Downtown Apopka MU-D Infill Site – Trail-Front, Civic-Core Location
Prime vacant land in the heart of Downtown Apopka, located at 215 S. 5th Street directly across from Apopka City Hall and the Fire Department and fronting the West Orange Trail. This rare infill site sits in the city’s MU-D – Downtown Mixed-Use zoning district, intended to concentrate commerce, government, culture and higher-intensity mixed-use development in the downtown core.
The MU-D district is designed to support a walkable, pedestrian-oriented environment with flexible commercial and residential entitlements. Typical allowed uses in MU-D include professional and medical offices, retail and boutique shops, personal services, restaurants and cafés, entertainment and recreation uses, educational and communication uses, health-care and visitor accommodation, as well as multi-family, townhome, and mixed-use buildings that combine commercial on the ground floor with residential or office above.
With immediate visibility from City Hall, direct exposure to cyclists and pedestrians on the West Orange Trail, and convenient access to Main Street (US-441), this site is ideally positioned for a small-format commercial or mixed-use building—think coffee shop, smoothie bar, professional office, boutique retail, or a trail-oriented live-work concept (subject to city approval). Prospective buyers and developers should confirm specific building envelope, parking, utilities, and any CRA/Opportunity Zone incentives with the City of Apopka and Orange County Property Appraiser during due diligence.
Highlights
MU-D Downtown Mixed-Use zoning – intended for higher-intensity commercial, employment, civic, and higher-density residential/mixed-use in the city’s core
Frontage on the West Orange Trail – direct access to bike and pedestrian traffic
Across from Apopka City Hall and Fire Department – excellent civic visibility and daytime population
Walkable to downtown services, retail, dining, and municipal facilities
In Apopka’s broader CRA downtown redevelopment area, which is the “original core and heart of Apopka” and a focus for public-investment and incentive programs (buyer to verify parcel eligibility and any Opportunity Zone benefits).
Investment highlights
215 S. 5th Street represents a rare downtown Apopka infill opportunity positioned directly on the West Orange Trail and across from Apopka City Hall. This strategically located MU-D (Downtown Mixed-Use) parcel offers flexible entitlements and strong long-term upside in an area prioritized for civic, commercial, and pedestrian-oriented redevelopment. The property benefits from exceptional visibility, steady daily traffic from municipal employees and trail users, and walkable access to Apopka’s rapidly growing downtown corridor.
With its highly favorable zoning, proximity to government facilities, and inclusion within the broader CRA redevelopment focus area, the site supports a variety of potential development paths—including small-format retail, boutique office, food & beverage, personal services, or a compact mixed-use concept integrating commercial and residential uses. This parcel offers investors a scalable entry into the city’s ongoing urban revitalization and presents both near-term development potential and long-term appreciation as downtown Apopka continues to expand.
Highlights
MU-D zoning with flexible mixed-use and commercial entitlements
Direct frontage on the West Orange Trail for organic pedestrian exposure
Across from Apopka City Hall and Fire Department (strong daytime population)
Walkable to downtown businesses, civic facilities, and key redevelopment activity
Within Apopka’s urban core—an area targeted for improvement initiatives and investment
Ideal for trail-oriented retail, boutique office, or mixed-use development
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