St. John Real Estate: General Information
St. John is the smallest and quietest of the US Virgin Islands,
situated in the northern Leewards east of St. Thomas. Two-thirds of the island is
dedicated to national park land, making St. John real estate a good option for nature
lovers and those looking for minimal development. With no airport, visitors to St.
John must arrive via ferry from either St. Thomas or Tortola but are rewarded with
a very relaxing and private environment. Real estate in St. John, including both
existing homes and land for sale, is usually elevated and enjoys picturesque views
of surrounding islands.
- Transfer tax: varies between 2-3.5% of purchase price, depending on home value.
This cost is usually paid by the Seller at Closing but can be split between the
Buyer and Seller or paid by the Buyer as part of negotiations
- Legal fees: vary on a case-by-case basis
- Closing typically takes 60-90 days
- Real estate is owned fee simple
- Property taxes levied according to property value
- Homeowner's insurance is 2-3% of replacement value for stone construction
- Financing available on-island; flexible terms and competitive interest rates
This material is based upon information which we consider reliable, but because
it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or
complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. These offerings are subject
to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice.