A Guide to Buying Property in St Maarten
Welcome to our guide to buying property in the Dutch side of St Maarten.
Here you can find out all about the real estate market, including the best places to buy and property prices.
To find out about the buying process, read our guide to buying property in St Maarten / St Martin.
Overview – St Maarten Real Estate
Spanning 13 sq miles, St Maarten encompasses the southern side of the island of St Martin. The Dutch side of the island covers 40% of the island and constitutes an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, much like Dutch Caribbean islands Aruba and Curacao.
St Maarten is a popular tourist and property investment location with beautiful beaches, 50 dives sites, marinas and plenty of nightlife options.
For property buyers thinking about investing in St Maarten real estate, the 2 main areas of interest are Simpson Bay on the west coast and Oyster Pond, Dawn Beach on the eastern coast.
Located north of the capital Philipsburg, the areas of Oyster Pond, Dawn Beach and Guana Bay offer some of the finest luxury real estate for sale in St Maarten. There are some beach resorts and luxury homes for sale in Oyster Pond and property for sale in Dawn Beach, which is renowned for excellent windsurfing, snorkelling and offering views of the neighbouring island of St Barts. Slightly further south, Guana Bay Beach is also famous as a surfing destination. There are some beautiful luxury homes for sale in Guana Bay, enjoying views of the white sand beach and turquoise sea.
Located on the western coast of St Maarten close to Princess Juliana International Airport, Simpson Bay and Cupecoy Beach are home to some of St Maarten’s leading resorts, a golf course and marina and are popular areas for investing in St Maarten real estate. There are some beautiful homes for sale in Simpson Bay (a quiet beach with long stretches of sand) and waterfront property for sale in Cupecoy, ideally located close to the marina and to St Maarten’s Blue Mall shopping center. There are some hill-side homes for sale in Cay Hill located to the east of Simpson Bay offering beautiful sea views from this elevated location.
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