5518 Thomas Drive, Panama City, FL 32408

$1,500,000
Property Type: Commercial Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 22,000 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 11/03/2025 Last Modified: 11/13/2025

Description

This is your chance to secure a rare development opportunity along the highly sought-after Thomas Drive business corridor. An exceptional .51-acre site (three combined lots: 100′ x 220′) with frontage on Thomas Drive, Beach Drive, and Biltmore Drive. This unique configuration provides access from three road fronts, offering excellent visibility and accessibility for future development. • Zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) – allows for a wide range of commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily opportunities • Density: Up to 15 units per acre • Not in a flood zone, yet just 500 feet from the Gulf of Mexico • Gulf views possible from a multi-story structure • Surrounded by new homes, high-rise condos, restaurants, close to public beach access (#9), and major attractions • Ideal for commercial retail, short-term rentals, townhomes, or a mixed-use development A three-story building on this site would capture breathtaking Gulf views, making it perfect for a boutique hotel, retail center, or luxury residential units. Buyer should verify all details related to this property. Property includes 3 parcels- 32362-000-000; 31857-000-000; 31856-000-000

More Information MLS# 781168

Contract Info

List Price/Acre: 2941176.47 List Type: Exclusive Right of Sale Named Exception: No List Date: 2025-10-30 List Price: $1,500,000 Current Price: $1,500,000 Sub-Type: Vacant Land

Location, Tax & Legal

Sub Area: 0323 – Beach – South of Grand Lagoon Community/Resort: None Waterfront: No Elementary School: Patronis Middle School: Surfside High School: Arnold Directions: South on Navy Blvd.. Drive for 4.2 miles. Property is on right, northwest corner of Thomas Drive & Biltmore Drive. HOA Fee: No Street #: 5518 Street Name: Thomas Street Suffix: Drive State: FL Zip Code: 32408 County: Bay Area: 03 – Bay County – Beach Subdivision: Gulf Lagoon Beach Parcel ID: 32362-000-000 Legal Description: GULF LAGOON BEACH LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 16 ORB 4617 P 1904; BILTMORE BEACH LOT 2 BLK K ORB 4727 P 77; BILTMORE BEACH LOT 1 BLK K ORB 4727 P 77

General Property Info

Site Dimensions: 100×220 Acreage: 0.51 Lot Size (SqFt): 22000 Is Subject Leased: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: This is your chance to secure a rare development opportunity along the highly sought-after Thomas Drive business corridor. An exceptional .51-acre site (three combined lots: 100′ x 220′) with frontage on Thomas Drive, Beach Drive, and Biltmore Drive. This unique configuration provides access from three road fronts, offering excellent visibility and accessibility for future development. • Zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) – allows for a wide range of commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily opportunities • Density: Up to 15 units per acre • Not in a flood zone, yet just 500 feet from the Gulf of Mexico • Gulf views possible from a multi-story structure • Surrounded by new homes, high-rise condos, restaurants, close to public beach access (#9), and major attractions • Ideal for commercial retail, short-term rentals, townhomes, or a mixed-use development A three-story building on this site would capture breathtaking Gulf views, making it perfect for a boutique hotel, retail center, or luxury residential units. Buyer should verify all details related to this property. Property includes 3 parcels- 32362-000-000; 31857-000-000; 31856-000-000

Financing

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Lot Features

Corner Lot: 1 Near Beach Access: 1 Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

County Road: 1 Paved Road: 1

Present Zoning

General Commercial: 1

Utilities

Electricity – Availabile: 1 Sewer Available: 1 Water Available: 1

Waterview

Gulf: 1

Sale Type

As Is: 1

TransportationAccess

2 – Lane: 1 4 – Lane: 1 Center Turn Lane: 1 County Road: 1 Paved: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Property Features

TransportationAccess: 2 – Lane; 4 – Lane; Center Turn Lane; County Road; Paved Financing: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Corner Lot; Near Beach Access; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Sale Type: As Is Utilities: Electricity – Availabile; Sewer Available; Water Available Present Zoning: General Commercial Waterview: Gulf
Listing Office: Local Insight Realty
Last Updated: November – 13 – 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.