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12.5 Acres of Oceanfront Land for Sale, Ladder Bay, Saba

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The brief

The reason to consider it.

12.5 acres of oceanfront land for sale in Saba, located in Ladder Bay on the island’s dramatically beautiful western coast.

This large parcel of land for sale in Saba comprises green-carpeted peaks descending to a dramatic, natural beach at Ladder Bay. The parcel features 12.5 acres of land. One of the historical “ladders” (Saba’s old foot paths) borders the land and leads down to the sea. Filled with tropical plants such as wild bromeliads, flamboyant trees, ferns and coconut palms, this beautiful parcel of land is ideal for the development of a large private estate or a boutique resort.

A short drive to Saba’s Main Town.
The property is surrounded by stunning ancient mahogany and is conveniently located a short drive to The Bottom (the main town on Saba ) and the harbour.

Last confirmed

Type
Land
Land
5,488,604 ft²
Topography
waterfront
Permitted uses
Single family, Boutique resort

What this listing includes

  • Beachfront
  • Ocean view

What people say about Saba

Saba is described as a very small hillside market where buying is slow and building is costly.

  • Concern No notary on the island; deeds go through Sint Maarten notaries; one councillor alleges long escrow delays
  • Mixed Transfer tax 5% plus notary fees; no land registry yet (planned)
  • Concern Building is costly: hillside excavation, cistern, septic tank, foundations before construction starts
  • Concern Mortgages scarce and expensive; high deposits; no Netherlands lenders

Read what people say, based on 11 sources

Cost of entry

The asking price is not what it costs.

What completing costs

US dollars

Who bears the transfer cost is market practice, not law