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First Light Property UNDER CONTRACT

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The brief

The reason to consider it.

AFFORDABLE PROPERTY:

First Light Property on Saba Island welcomes you with daily sunrises overlooking the world’s shortest commercial runway. It’s located in Lower Zion’s Hill within walking distance from Cove Bay.

The property has open views of the Caribbean Sea, nearby islands and the tallest Dutch mountain peak. It connects to the main road with easy access to start building within a tranquil community.

The land size is 901 m2 and it’s one of the most affordable lots on the island. Saba is unique in many ways, and you now have this special opportunity to own a piece of this BES Caribbean Netherlands Island.

Last confirmed

Type
Land
Land
9,698 ft²
Zoning
residential

What this listing includes

  • Ocean view
  • Mountain 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