This listing presents a 3.26 ± acre C-2–zoned commercial corner parcel at Kings Bay Road and Barrier Island Way in St. Marys, Camden County, GA. Featuring dual road frontage, level topography, and ~12,200 AADT (GDOT 2024), the site delivers exceptional exposure for commercial operators, destination retail, and service-based businesses serving both local residents and regional commuter traffic between Kingsland and Jacksonville.
Market Overview
The Kings Bay Road corridor serves as the primary commercial spine for St. Marys, connecting major residential communities to the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay (one of the area’s largest employers) and I-95 at Exit 3. Recent growth includes new multifamily projects, national retail expansions, and increasing medical and professional office demand.
Population growth remains steady at approximately 1–2% annually as the Jacksonville MSA continues expanding northward. Commercial absorption in the area is driven by rising household counts, strong traffic flow, and expanding employment from the base and local healthcare sector.
Property Details
Size: 3.26 ± acres (approx. 142,000 SF)
Frontage: Corner parcel with access on both Kings Bay Road and Barrier Island Way
Topography: Level, wooded, and ready for development
Zoning: C-2 General Commercial – wide range of permitted uses
Utilities: Water and sewer available nearby (buyer to verify)
Traffic: ~12,200 VPD per GDOT 2024
Asking Price: $999,999 (~$306,000 per acre)
Development & Zoning Context
C-2 zoning supports a broad mix of commercial and professional uses, including:
• Retail centers & neighborhood shopping
• Medical, dental, and professional office buildings
• Quick-service restaurants & dine-in restaurants
• Banks, credit unions, & financial services
• Car wash and auto-service facilities
• Personal service businesses
• Hotels, specialty retail, and more
Previous Concept Planning
A prior conceptual plan (non-binding and not submitted for approvals) explored the feasibility of car wash, mini-storage, and mixed-commercial layouts on this parcel. This concept demonstrated that the site’s geometry, topography, and utility accessibility can accommodate a variety of commercial footprints. Buyers may choose to revisit similar development strategies or pursue alternative designs suited to their use.
Nothing from the prior concept is approved or guaranteed, but it provides valuable insight into potential site utilization, circulation planning, and stormwater layouts that may guide future due diligence.
Site Engineering Benefits
• Corner configuration supports multiple access points
• Strong traffic flow provides marketing & signage value
• Flat grade reduces upfront site preparation
• Natural drainage patterns may allow for efficient stormwater design
• No existing structures, leases, or encumbrances to remove
Surrounding Commercial Uses
The parcel is centrally positioned within a thriving commercial cluster that includes:
• Walmart + 24 additional retailers
• Bath & Body Works
• Pineland Bank
• T-Mobile
• Pet Supplies Plus
• Wing Maxx, Wasabi Sushi, Huey Magoo’s
• Ellianos Coffee
• Dental & medical clinics
• Urgent care, pharmacies, specialty health services
• JP’s Spirits & Wines
• Multiple restaurants & neighborhood services
New multifamily development directly adjacent to the property includes 144 apartments under construction, plus additional housing phases nearby—substantially increasing future customer traffic.
Potential Development Scenarios
This parcel is well-suited for:
• Car Wash
• Climate-Controlled Mini Storage or Flex Storage
• Medical Office or Multi-Suite Professional Complex
• Retail Center or Multi-Tenant Strip
• Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR)
• Fuel / C-Store (subject to approvals)
• Mixed-Use Office/Retail
• Owner-user commercial building
• Investment hold for future redevelopment
The property’s size and shape also allow for subdivision, build-to-suit, or phased development strategies.
Investment Highlights
• High-visibility corner in St. Marys’ commercial district
• ~12,200 AADT provides strong traffic exposure
• Proven market demand from nearby residential & multifamily growth
• Expanding commercial presence along Kings Bay Rd
• Level site allows efficient build-out
• Suitable for owner-user, investor, or long-term developer strategy
• Prior conceptual plans validate multiple potential development approaches