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Black Island Waterfront Estate

McIntosh, Georgia⁞17± ACRES

Just beyond the historic town of Darien sits Black Island Waterfront Estate—seventeen acres of buildable land tucked along the North River, just around the bend from the deeper waters of the Darien River. Here, the marsh stretches for what feels like forever, nearly 400,000 acres of saltwater wilderness that create a kind of hush you can feel in your bones.

New Pricing

^$499,000

17 Acres Upland with 40 +/- Acres of Marsh; McIntosh County, Georgia

17 Acres of Wooded Uplands
40+/- Acres of Marsh Conveyed Thru a King's Grant Quit Claim Deed
Potential to divide tract into 4 different parcels and build multiple homes

Accessible By Causeway from Darien
Power on Property
Dock permitting through Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife and Outdoor Activities

Abundant Wildlife - Deer, Turkey, Duck in the Area with Incredible Fishing at your fingertips

Area Ranked #1 Beaches by Travel & Leisure Magazine as well as on the summer Travel Spots for Garden & Gun Magazine

Location

Darien, Georgia - Established by Scottish Highlanders in 1736; it is the second oldest city in Georgia

5 Minutes from I-95 Access

World Class Golf Courses located 30 Minutes from Darien in Sea Island
Private Airport

Located 20 minutes from Darien that will service any size jet

One hour from Jacksonville International and Savannah, Georgia

In this corner of Coastal Georgia, history, nature, and a deep sense of peace weave together into something rare—something you don’t just see, but truly feel. Darien doesn’t simply invite you to visit; it invites you to linger, to listen, and to become part of its enduring story.

Create your own private island estate on this 17-acre wooded, waterfront sanctuary on Black Island. Here, surrounded by 40 acres of protected marshlands, you can shape the landscape to match the home you’ve always imagined—your dream retreat tucked into the quiet rhythm of Coastal Georgia’s natural beauty.

The Story of the Waterfront Woodlands Estate — Black Island, Darien, Georgia

Just five minutes from the historic charm of Darien, Georgia, where moss-draped oaks lean over quiet streets and the river moves at its own unhurried pace, a secluded opportunity awaits. Tucked just beyond the causeway, down a gravel lane canopied by towering oaks and pines, lies a rare 17-acre wooded waterfront parcel—a place where someone can finally create their own island estate and build the home they’ve always imagined.

Known as The Waterfront Woodlands Estate, this Black Island property is approved for the construction of an estate-style home overlooking the wide, peaceful expanse of the North River marsh. The land includes 17 acres of buildable uplands, paired with roughly 40 acres of protected marshlands conveyed through an original King’s Grant Quit Claim Deed from King George of Great Britain—a remarkable historical touch that adds depth and heritage to an already extraordinary property.

Here, the landscape is a canvas. Mature pines and magnificent live oaks are scattered throughout the uplands, offering shade, privacy, and endless natural beauty. With existing power lines already in place, the land is ready for vision: keep it heavily wooded for a secluded retreat, or open sections to create sweeping views across the marsh and the river beyond. The options are as flexible as your imagination.

Accessible by a causeway and with dock permitting available through McIntosh County or DNR, the Woodlands offer the possibility of stepping directly from your estate into a world of water. Wildlife thrives here, and the fishing—just moments from your door—is some of the best on the coast.

Coastal Georgia itself is a treasure, a region with a character unlike anywhere else. It carries the nostalgic magic of childhood beach trips, the easy warmth of small-town hospitality, and the natural beauty that has made the Golden Isles famous. In fact, the area has been named the #1 beach destination by Travel & Leisure Magazine and was featured in Garden & Gun Magazine’s Summer Travel Hot Spots. It is coastal living with a soul—unpretentious, inviting, and endlessly scenic.

If you love fresh seafood, downtown Darien is home to one of the local favorites: Skippers Fish Camp. My family never misses a chance to go—especially for the fried shrimp, which may just ruin you for anywhere else. And when you want a bit more refinement, Sea Island and St. Simons are just a quick 25-minute drive away, offering world-class golf, upscale dining, and boutique shopping.

Conveniently located just off I-95, Darien is one hour from both Jacksonville International Airport and Savannah, and only 25 minutes to the beaches and resorts of St. Simons and Sea Island.

This is more than land—it’s a place to build a legacy. Schedule your visit and discover the rare charm of this special corner of Coastal Georgia. Once you’re here, you’ll understand why people come for the beauty…but stay for the feeling.

It’s a sanctuary for birds, fish, and all the quiet creatures that thrive where land and sea intertwine. At sunset, the sky ignites over the marsh, and for a moment, the whole world seems to stand still.

The Story of Darien, Georgia

Long before the sleepy charm of modern Darien took root, the marshlands along the Altamaha River were alive with the footsteps and traditions of the Guale people, who understood the rhythms of this coastal world better than any who would follow. The river was their highway, their provider, and their quiet witness.

In the early 1700s, the ambitions of empires turned toward this wild frontier. The British, seeking a foothold on the southern edge of their colonies, built Fort King George in 1721—a lonely outpost standing guard over the vast marshes. The soldiers who lived there fought not only the threat of Spanish attack but also disease, insects, and the unrelenting environment. After seven grueling years, the fort was abandoned, its timbers slowly sinking back into the earth.

But this place was destined for more than decay.

In 1736, General James Oglethorpe led a band of Scottish Highlanders to the deserted fort site. Fierce, determined, and deeply loyal to their new cause, they founded a settlement they named Darien. From the start, life here was shaped by water—tidal rivers that snaked through the marsh, creeks that laced the landscape, and the Altamaha, broad and steady, carrying promise down from the interior.

Over time, Darien grew into a bustling town. The great forests of Georgia fed an industry that would define the region: lumber. Enormous rafts of pine and cypress floated down the river to Darien’s docks, where sawmills buzzed and ships carried timber to ports around the world. By the 1800s, Darien was one of the major lumber-exporting centers on the Eastern Seaboard—a place where river, resource, and commerce met.

The years brought hardship too. Wars, storms, and economic shifts left their marks, and the booming timber era eventually faded. But Darien endured. Its riverfront settled into a quieter rhythm, its history preserved in the old fort site, the aged oaks draped in Spanish moss, and the gentle curve of the marsh stretching toward the horizon.

Today, Darien is a town where time feels unhurried. Fishing boats glide along the river at dawn, shrimping nets rustle in the breeze, and the sunsets spill gold across the marshlands. Visitors wander streets where centuries of stories overlap—stories of indigenous peoples, British soldiers, Scottish settlers, lumbermen, and river pilots.

Darien’s past is woven into everything here: the tides, the timbered ruins, the soft coastal wind. It’s a town shaped by resilience, by water, and by the quiet persistence of a landscape that has always known how to endure.