i-95 Interchange + Visibility + ramp access 852374 US Highway 17 156 Room Hotel Yulee, FL 32097 $4 ($0/Room) 10% Cap Rate

Florida I-95 Interstate Gateway Development Opportunity – 7.45 Acres | I-95 Exit 380 | Yulee, FL
Positioned at the "First Exit into Florida" off Interstate 95 (Exit 380), this 7.45-acre commercial parcel offers a rare opportunity to control a high-visibility site along one of the most heavily trafficked corridors on the East Coast.
Located just off US HWY 17 and minutes from Wildlight, the property sits directly in the path of northward expansion from one of Northeast Florida’s most significant master-planned developments.
Key Investment Highlights
1. Irreplaceable Interstate Positioning
First exit entering Florida on I-95 (Exit 380)
Direct access from interstate ramps with exceptional visibility
Ideal for national brands seeking high-impact highway presence
Gateway location with premium signage and branding potential
2. Strategic Path-of-Growth Location
Minutes from Wildlight, a rapidly expanding master-planned community backed by Rayonier
Positioned along the US-17 corridor, where residential and commercial growth continues to expand north
Surrounded by one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions (Yulee / Nassau County)
3. 7.45 Acres – Flexible Commercial Development Site
Usable, well-positioned acreage suitable for a wide range of layouts
Configurable for single-user, multi-tenant, or phased development
Strong frontage and access for high-traffic commercial uses
4. CHT Zoning – Broad Commercial Use Potential
Supports a wide range of high-value uses, including:
Hotels & extended-stay lodging (Marriott, Hilton, etc.)
Travel centers, fuel stations, and truck stops
Quick-service and full-service restaurants
Big-box and national retail
Logistics and last-mile distribution
Multi-pad commercial or mixed-use development
5. Utility & Infrastructure Positioning
Located within the planned path of future public utility expansion
Wastewater treatment plant license in place
Water infrastructure can be reactivated, offering interim flexibility
Opportunity to secure a site ahead of full infrastructure delivery
Market Positioning
As development continues to push north from Wildlight, strategically located parcels along I-95 and US-17 are becoming increasingly limited. This site offers investors and developers the ability to establish an early position in a corridor poised for continued growth and infrastructure expansion.
Investment Thesis
Acquire a gateway-positioned asset at the intersection of interstate traffic and regional growth ? capitalize on increasing demand as development expands north ? exit into a fully matured commercial corridor.
Summary:
This is a rare opportunity to control a high-visibility interstate site combined with long-term path-of-growth upside in one of Florida’s most dynamic expansion corridors.
Development Highlights – 852374 US HWY 17, Yulee, FL 32097
Exceptional Traffic Exposure
Strategically positioned directly off I-95 Exit 380 along US Highway 17, the property benefits from an estimated combined traffic exposure exceeding "65,000 vehicles daily", including approximately "50,000+ vehicles per day along I-95 and 15,000+ vehicles daily along US-17", delivering outstanding visibility for commercial, retail, hospitality, logistics, or travel-center development.
Strong Truck & Freight Corridor Presence
Located along a major North–South freight corridor serving Florida and the Southeast U.S., the site experiences substantial commercial trucking activity associated with I-95 interstate commerce, logistics distribution, tourism, and regional transportation flow. The property’s immediate proximity to interstate weigh stations, truck services, and freight routes further reinforces its suitability for highway-oriented commercial development.
Truck Access & Turning Feasibility
The site offers sufficient accessibility and maneuverability for full-length tractor trailers, commercial fleet vehicles, RV traffic, and large-format highway retail operations.
Fuel / Travel Center Feasibility
Flexible CHT zoning supports a broad range of commercial redevelopment uses, including potential fuel service, travel center, convenience retail, truck parking, hospitality, logistics, and mixed commercial concepts.
Stormwater Feasibility
The property appears to offer favorable stormwater development characteristics for future commercial redevelopment, subject to buyer engineering review and permitting.
Robust Utility Infrastructure
Existing utility infrastructure is considered highly capable, with prior engineering feedback indicating the water system was originally designed to support substantially larger-scale development, including potential subdivision-level capacity.
Ingress / Egress Accessibility
Direct access from US Highway 17 provides strong ingress and egress capability for commercial traffic, customer access, delivery vehicles, and large transportation movements.
Interstate Signage Opportunity
Rare existing interstate-facing sign pad and electrical infrastructure already in place along I-95. New ownership may capitalize on a highly visible interstate pylon signage opportunity, subject to applicable approvals and permitting.
Strategic “Gateway to Florida” Positioning
Located at one of the first Florida interstate exits along the I-95 corridor, the property offers a unique branding and destination opportunity for developers, travel-center operators, logistics users, hospitality groups, and national retail brands.