Sint Maarten property for sale
149 homes for sale in Sint Maarten, from $269K to $4M, median $795K.
One small island divided between two nations, with no hard border between them. Which side a property sits on changes the law, the language and the paperwork entirely.
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A sample of what is for sale here. We confirm availability when you enquire.
Villa5 photos3-bedroom villa in Pelican Key, Sint Maarten
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,799 ft²
Villa5 photos6-bedroom villa in Oyster Pond, Sint Maarten
- 6 beds
- 6 baths
- 51,667 ft²
Villa5 photos3-bedroom waterfront villa in Point Pirouette, St. Maarten
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,045 ft²
Condo5 photos2-bedroom condo in Simpson Bay, beachfront
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,002 ft²
Villa5 photos3-bedroom villa in Tamarind Hill, St. Maarten
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
Apartment5 photos1-bedroom apartment in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Marina Building by Simpson Bay Yacht Club
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
Condo5 photos2-bedroom condo in Cupecoy, The Cliff
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,561 ft²
Villa5 photosOcean View Villa, 2-bedroom villa in Dawn Beach
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,399 ft²
Villa5 photosMonte Vista, 5-bedroom villa in Pointe Blanche
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 3,229 ft²
Villa5 photos6-bedroom villa in Tamarind Hill, St. Maarten, renovated
- 6 beds
- 6 baths
- 3,498 ft²
Villa5 photos5-bedroom villa in Cay Hill with sea view
- 5 beds
- 5 baths
- 20,398 ft²
Villa3-bedroom villa in Oyster Pond with ocean view
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,229 ft²
Condo29 photos2-bedroom condo at Rainbow Beach Club, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,722 ft²
Villa5 photos4-bedroom villa in Tamarind Hill, Sint Maarten with ocean views
- 4 beds
- 5 baths
- 2,368 ft²
Condo22 photos2-bedroom condo in Tradewinds, Cupecoy
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,184 ft²
Villa5 photos3-bedroom villa in Oyster Pond, Sint Maarten with guest house
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 1,938 ft²
Villa4-bedroom villa in Dawn Beach, Sint Maarten with private pool
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,799 ft²
Condo3 photosAtlantica Beach Club B-102, 2-bedroom condo in Dawn Beach
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
Villa5 photosGianna at Atlantica Beach Club, 2-bedroom villa in Dawn Beach
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
Villa5 photos4-bedroom villa in Almond Grove, Sint Maarten with separate studio and pool
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,260 ft²
Condo5 photos3-bedroom condo in Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
Condo5 photos2-bedroom condo in Cupecoy, Sint Maarten with terrace and jacuzzi
Sapphire Beach Club
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
Condo5 photos1-bedroom condo at Sapphire Beach Club, Cupecoy
Sapphire Beach Club
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
Condo5 photos2-bedroom condo in Cupecoy at The Cliff, Sint Maarten
Cupecoy Beach Club
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,938 ft²
Condo5 photos2-bedroom condo in Pointe Blanche, Sint Maarten
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,410 ft²
Condo5 photosLajas 1-bedroom condo in Pointe Blanche, Sint Maarten
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 926 ft²
Condo5 photos1-bedroom condo in Simpson Bay at Palm Beach, beachfront
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 861 ft²
Apartment5 photos1-bedroom apartment in Cupecoy, Blue Mall Residence
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 1,066 ft²
Condo3 photosGround-floor 1-bedroom condo in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 743 ft²
Condo5 photos2-bedroom beachfront condo in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,206 ft²
Condo5 photosSapphire Beach Club, 1-bedroom condo in Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
Sapphire Beach Club
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
- 980 ft²
Studio5 photosStudio condo at Sapphire Beach Club in Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
Sapphire Beach Club
- 1 bath
- 678 ft²
Condo5 photosPrincess Heights #903, 1-bedroom condo in Oyster Pond
Princess Heights
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
Penthouse5 photos3-bedroom penthouse in Maho, Sint Maarten
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 3,724 ft²
House5 photos2-bedroom condo in Maho at Blue Marine, Sint Maarten
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
Villa5 photos4-bedroom villa in Rice Hill, Oyster Pond
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
The Dutch side holds Princess Juliana airport, one of the busiest hubs in the eastern Caribbean, and Simpson Bay Lagoon, among the largest enclosed marinas in the region. That combination — a major airport and deepwater yacht capacity within a few miles of each other — is what makes so small an island a serious market.
Who buys here
Boat owners and people who connect through the island to the smaller territories around it. Villas on the hillsides and condominiums near the lagoon and the beaches make up most of the stock. American, Dutch and French buyers all appear, and rental demand tracks yacht and airline seasons rather than a single calendar.
The trade-offs
Hurricane Irma passed directly over the island, and the rebuild is still legible in the building stock — asking what a property went through, and what was repaired, is a standard question here rather than an awkward one. Density is high and the island is small, so views and privacy carry real premiums. The two-nation arrangement means a buyer should understand which jurisdiction’s rules apply before, not after, making an offer.
What people say about Sint Maarten
Summary
Sources describe Sint Maarten closings as notary-led. A civil-law notary checks title and registers the deed, and one island guide says a single King-appointed notary acts for both buyer and seller, so separate counsel is not the norm; the other sources do not address that point.
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A Dutch Caribbean law firm puts transfer tax at roughly 4% of the price, with notary charges fixed by regulation. One agency guide gives all-in closing costs of about 5% to 6%, another adds notary fees on top of the 4%. Agencies report no annual property tax; one of them states both that the Dutch side has no capital gains tax and that a 33.5% one applies, so that point is unresolved. Land is freehold or long lease, and an agency guide says lease terms change a property's value. Electricity is the cost raised most often: a guide says it can be about three times the French-side level, and a 2026 community survey found half of respondents had changed habits because of bills. The insurers' association warned in 2023 of property premium rises of 15% or more. A 2022 owner's forum reply advises checking which areas Irma hit. An editorial says real estate professionals would rather raise the one-time transfer fee than add a periodic tax. One manager advertises a 20% fee on rental revenue. The medical centre's replacement building reached its highest structural point in March 2026, and a guide calls social protection less comprehensive than on the French side.
- Mixed Closing is notary-led; whether a separate lawyer is needed is mostly unaddressed · 5
- Mixed Closing costs: transfer tax around 4% plus notary fees, quoted all-in at 5-6% · 3
- Mixed No annual property tax (but capital gains treatment is contradictory in one agency guide) · 3
- Mixed Freehold versus long-lease land changes value and must be checked · 2
- Concern Electricity bills and general cost of living weigh on residents · 4
- Concern Insurance premiums rising after global reinsurance losses; windstorm deductibles matter · 3
- Mixed Housing pressure: foreign condo ownership, short-term rentals and high rents debated · 4
- Mixed Rental management: fees around 20% of revenue, condo association rules matter · 2
- Mixed Healthcare: new hospital under construction; coverage less comprehensive than French side · 2
- Mixed Irma recovery: ruins remain, legal and insurance obstacles; check exposure by area · 2
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Half of all respondents stated that they have changed their habits because of the rising costs of electricity.
Long-lease is common, normal and financeable in St Maarten, but it changes the property’s value and you need to know the annual lease fee, terms and remaining duration before you offer.
Sint Maarten operates under Dutch Caribbean law with a different healthcare framework — there is no equivalent of the Carte Vitale, and the social protection architecture is less comprehensive than the French system.
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In March 2026, construction reached its highest point, a milestone in the building trade known as "topping out."
Our fee is 20% of rental revenue, and the first month of management is free.
Industry professionals warn that any significant periodic tax would have severely negative consequences for the market and suggest increasing the one-time property transfer fee instead.
However, we anticipate that your residential and commercial property premiums may increase 15% or more.
After hurricane Irma, it would be a good idea to research which areas of the island were devastated before buying. We bought a ground floor apartment in Porto Cupecoy, which was barely touched.
On Dutch St Maarten transaction costs including transfer fees and notary fees amount to approximately 5% to 6%.
Transfer taxes are approximately 4% of the purchase price (or the registered value if this value is higher).
Electricity costs are substantially higher than on the French side — sometimes three times as much — and this becomes significant for any property where air conditioning runs continuously.
Real estate closings are conducted in English, with a notary appointed by the King representing both buyer and seller. This notary handles all aspects of title search and title insurance.
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