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18.79 Acre Beachfront Lot Abrahams Fancy, St. John

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The brief

The reason to consider it.

Nestled between the pristine white sand of Maho and Francis Bay, this 18.79-acre assemblage at Little Maho Bay represents one of the most extraordinary and irreplaceable beachfront opportunities ever offered in the US Virgin Islands. From lush, elevated knolltops to the calm shoreline of a beachfront cove, the property enjoys an unrivaled setting, assured by its shared borders with the forever protected Virgin Islands National Park, ensuring a level of serenity that will endure for generations.

Comprising 13 separately deeded parcels, including the former site of the beloved Maho Bay Campgrounds, this legacy property offers remarkable flexibility – from an ultra-private family compound to the thoughtful reimagining of one of the Caribbean’s pioneering destinations for sustainable tourism.

The assemblage is exceptionally well-suited for buyers seeking to integrate conservation with selective development, allowing the creation of a property that is both environmentally responsible and economically viable. Its size, structure, and location also make it attractive to those pursuing one of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ tax incentive programs, enabling the land to serve as a private or work/play home base while leveraging the territory’s unique benefits.

Last confirmed

Type
Land
Land
818,864 ft²
Zoning
W-1
Subdivision approved
Yes
Permitted uses
Single family, Tourism, Boutique hotel

What this listing includes

  • Beachfront
  • Ocean view
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • On-site security
  • Gated community
  • Parking
  • Restaurant or bar

What people say about US Virgin Islands

Sources agree that the US Virgin Islands is simple to enter for Americans, since it is US territory, but costly to run once there.

  • Concern WAPA electricity is expensive and outages are routine; backup power is treated as standard
  • Concern Insurance is a hard market: higher premiums, large percentage windstorm deductibles, trouble for wood-frame homes; flood is separate
  • Mixed Closings are attorney-led, take longer than on the mainland, and need a USVI-licensed lender; surveys matter on irregular hillside lots
  • Mixed Condo costs are driven by windstorm insurance; check reserves and master policy before buying

Read what people say, based on 14 sources

Cost of entry

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What completing costs

US dollars

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