Goose Bayou Island Preserve master plan

Goose Bayou Ventures LLC presents

Goose Bayou
Island Preserve

Luxury Waterfront Estate Community

Panama City, Florida

261 Acres
~60 Estate Lots
117 Acres Conservation
93 Acres Baybottom

The Vision

A low-density luxury estate community nestled across five pristine upland island clusters, surrounded by protected salt marsh and direct waterfront access to North Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Island Living

Five distinct upland island clusters connected by elevated bridge access, each offering panoramic bay views and a sense of private seclusion.

Private Marina

Community marina with docks and sand ramp, providing direct access to North Bay, Saint Andrew Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico via the Intracoastal Waterway.

Gated Community

Gated entrance providing privacy and security for a community of approximately 60 luxury waterfront estate lots, each a minimum of half an acre.

Waterfront Estates

Approximately 60 half-acre estate lots with water frontage, island sand beach, nature walks, pavilions, bird watching areas, and scenic overlooks.

The Land

A 261-acre waterfront assemblage along North Bay and Upper Goose Bayou, near Lynn Haven. One of the largest remaining privately controlled shoreline systems in this section of North Bay.

Buildable Upland 51+ acres
Salt Marsh Conservation 117 acres
Private Baybottom 93 acres

The assemblage comprises 51+ acres of buildable upland across five distinct island clusters, 117 acres of salt marsh conservation land, and 93 acres of private baybottom. Development is designed around the natural landscape, preserving the ecological integrity of the marsh and waterfront while creating a world-class residential community.

Close aerial map of Goose Bayou

Master Plan

Goose Bayou Island Preserve master plan rendering
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Marina with Docks

Docks and sand ramp, direct bay access

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Island with Sand Beach

Private community beach island

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Kayaking

Dedicated launch points and waterways

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Pavilions

Community gathering spaces

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Bird Watching Areas

Scenic overlooks and nature observation

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Nature Walks

Walking paths and scenic overlooks

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Gated Entrance

Private, secure community access

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~60 Luxury Lots

Waterfront estate homesites

Engineering & Feasibility

Independent professional assessment confirms the development is feasible under all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Zoning & Capacity

Zoning CSVH (Conservation Habitation)
Allowable Density 2 units per acre
Min Lot Size 1/2 acre
Buildable Upland 51+ acres
Realistic Yield ~60 estate lots

Panhandle Engineering Opinion

According to the professional opinion letter from Panhandle Engineering:

  • Development of isolated upland islands is feasible
  • Meets all local, state, and federal permitting requirements
  • Similar island developments nearby demonstrate residential subdivision construction can be permitted

Typical coastal development challenges noted (FEMA flood zone design, wetland impacts, limited roadway space, stormwater), but none prohibit development.

Lot layout sketch Lot Layout Sketch
Survey sketch Boundary Survey

Location

Situated along North Bay near Lynn Haven, Panama City, in Bay County, Florida. The property occupies a strategic position within a rapidly developing coastal corridor.

Panama City, FL

Bay County's largest city, growing population, tourism-driven economy

North Bay Access

Direct waterfront on North Bay connecting to Saint Andrew Bay and the Gulf of Mexico

Near Lynn Haven

Adjacent to established residential community with full municipal services

Coastal Corridor

Within one of the last undeveloped stretches of Panama City's rapidly urbanizing shoreline

Wide aerial map of Bay County showing Goose Bayou location