Jay, FL- Welcome to River Farms - 320.545± Acres on Escambia River Already Producing Income - Located in sought-after Santa Rosa County, this large waterfront tract offers 1,604ft on the Escambia River, plus frontage on 3 lakes - a rare blend of waterfront beauty & outdoor adventure. Already earning income from booking the *16x16 cabin or *6 completed RV pads with power, water well, 1 septic tank, partial natural gas & dump station. What's in place: *Infrastructure potential for up to 100 RV sites *24x36 pole barn w/bathroom facility *16x24 gazebo by the river *2 structures moved onto property for potential renovated venue/retail space: 24x38 church & 24x32 school *3 boat ramps to lakes & 1 to the river *Dry camping areas *Improved internal roads lead to scenic homesite options near the lakes & river *Permitted year-round roads to 6-acre hayfield pasture w/culvert *Road access includes 1,400ft of paved frontage on John Lowery Rd (county-maintained) & an easement off Hwy 4. Utilities: *190 3hp well *Electrical service through EREC *High-Speed Fiber internet from Uniti Fiber on Hwy 4 & John Lowery Rd *Water wells on the property + City water on John Lowery Rd Avail. *Natural Gas on John Lowery Rd. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the river’s sandbar. Plus, enjoy a mix of pine & hardwoods ideal for deer, duck, turkey & other small game hunting, along with excellent fishing—bluegill, shellcracker, bream, bass & speckled trout. The Escambia River flows from South Alabama into Escambia Bay, eventually reaching the Gulf of Mexico—making this a uniquely positioned recreational tract. The property is positioned just south of the Alabama state line—between the towns of Jay & Century — only 37 miles north of Pensacola & 20 miles north of Pace. There are recorded covenants & restrictions. Whether you're envisioning an outdoor retreat, full-scale RV campground, event venue, or private getaway, the groundwork is in place for multiple development paths.
Lot/land
$3,500,000
2610 Highway 4, Jay, FL 32565
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320.55Acres
Unimproved Land
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320.55 Acres Lot
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$-- HOA
What's special
- 431 days
- 231
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patty Helton Davis 251-294-2057,
PHD Real Property, LLC,
Brett Helton 251-359-4533,
PHD Real Property, LLC
Source: PAR,MLS#: 668224
Facts & features
Interior
Features
- Has basement: No
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Boat Slip, Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake, River, Water
- Waterfront features: Lake, River Front, Waterfront, Beach Access
- Frontage length: Water Frontage(1604),Road Frontage(1400)
Lot
- Size: 320.55 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Central Access, Interior Lot
- Topography: High/Dry,Level,Wetlands
Details
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 405n300000001000000
- Zoning description: Agricultural,Commercial,County,Deed Restrictions,Horses Allowed,Industrial,No Mobile Homes,Res Multi,Res Single
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, See Remarks
- Sewer: See Remarks
- Water: Private, Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Gas, Internet, Phone Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Jay
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $116,611
- Annual tax amount: $1,575
- Price range: $3.5M - $3.5M
- Date on market: 7/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 432 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt, Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000+2533.6% |
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| 2/4/2025 | Sold | $132,900+1376.7% |
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| 10/20/2022 | Sold | $9,000-98.9% |
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| 1/18/2022 | Sold | $800,000+915.2% |
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| 5/6/2021 | Sold | $78,800+3840% |
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| 4/5/2019 | Sold | $2,000-96% |
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| 5/20/2015 | Sold | $50,000+150% |
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| 8/12/2013 | Sold | $20,000-95.6% |
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| 11/14/2005 | Sold | $455,500+13% |
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| 8/7/2001 | Sold | $403,200 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,575 +186.2% | $115,467 +138.6% |
| 2024 | $551 -1.6% | $48,396 |
| 2023 | $560 -16.7% | $48,396 -15.9% |
| 2022 | $672 +125.5% | $57,541 +132.2% |
| 2021 | $298 +18.9% | $24,782 +20.4% |
| 2020 | $251 -5.2% | $20,590 |
| 2019 | $265 | $20,590 -0.4% |
| 2018 | $265 -9% | $20,668 |
| 2017 | $291 | $20,668 |
| 2016 | $291 -1.8% | $20,668 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $296 | $20,427 -7.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $22,167 |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
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