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2.5 Acre Homesite Lot in Mount Welcome, US Virgin Islands

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The brief

The reason to consider it.

Perched above Christiansted town in Mount Welcome, this enchanting 2.5-acre site offers the perfect setting for your dream home. Comprised of four newly cleared parcels, the property boasts panoramic views of Buck Island, the lush valleys of St. Peter’s and Eliza’s Retreat, and the twinkling lights of Christiansted below.

Access is effortless via a newly paved road—just 5 minutes to Gallows Bay and 7 minutes to downtown Christiansted. While the land has been thoughtfully cleared to reveal its full potential, mature trees were carefully preserved to maintain the island’s natural charm.

The elevated setting ensures cooling breezes and serene privacy year-round, all while being close to essential amenities including grocery stores, beaches, the Post Office, restaurants, entertainment, and hardware stores.

Last confirmed

Type
Land
Land
108,898 ft²
Zoning
R-2
Topography
hilltop
Subdivision approved
Yes
Permitted uses
Homesite

What this listing includes

  • Ocean view
  • Mountain view
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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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