Where  to buy real estate in St Maarten St Martin SXM

St Maarten St Martin has a lot of beautiful real estate sites. In this article we are going to list some of the best sites and give you an idea of their features. Of course in St Maarten St Martin there is a French side and a Dutch side. So one has to decide on which side you are rather be. But in any case the island is so small it does not matter. ( 37 square Miles or about 90 square Km ). You can go from one side to the other without having to cross any border control other than a welcome sign.

1. Terres Basses – Lowlands – French Saint Martin F.W. I.

   No doubt N 1 location, Terres Basses / Lowlands is the most exclusive and private gated community on the island. This is a large peninsula with 323 Plots of land, the majority have a size of 2,5 acres. This area is particularly special because of the low density of constructions, this is due to the restrictions, each plot only 10% allowed. This percentage can be in 1 building or divided in 2 approximately 70% and 30% 1 level. Because of this restriction there is a lot of privacy. In the French Lowlands, also known as Terres Basses, there are 3 major beaches, Baie Rouge, Baie Longue and Plum Bay. There are some well known owners in this gated community, like president Trump, Nextel, Aldo and more. Prices in this community range between $ 1 M and $ 20 M USD depends on the property, some on the beach, some on the cliff or hillside.

2. Orient Bay – French Saint Martin F. W. I.

   Most popular location amongst tourists, this gated community is located behind the beach of Orient, known for the beach restaurants, Watersport, clothing optional beach.

3. Pelican Key – Dutch Sint Maarten

   Residential community with approximately 120 plots, overlooking west. This is one of the oldest residential community on the Dutch side of St Maarten the plots are 1/4 acre ( 1000 M2 approximately) it is possible to build a free standing house/villa typically 3000 square feet – this is great location as it offers views over the Caribbean Sunset. All villas / Houses and townhouses here are well kept and manicured. Pelican Key is one of the best residential community on the Dutch side of the island St Maarten, for sure a good buy. A plot of land here in Pelican Key can range anywhere from $ 250,000 to $ 350,000 depends on size and location on the hill.

4. Almond Grove – Dutch Sint Maarten.

   Located on the hillside of Almond Grove, Cole Bay Sint Maarten and overlooking the west side, Caribbean sunset. 24 H security with guards, number of plots 120 -150 with a size of 1/4 acre ( 10,000 M2 ) – Average price $ 275,000 USD

   Located in the Cole Bay area, very convenient and minutes away from the French side of St Martin.

5. Simpson Bay – Dutch Sint Maarten.

   This is the heart of Sint Maarten no doubt, near banks, Restaurants, Casinos nightlife. Simpson Bay has one of the longest beaches on the Dutch side of the island and some of the best beachfront condos directly on the beach. Some of the most known Luxury Condo complex, Las Arenas, Aqualina, Simpson Bay Beach Condo, Cocos, Bay View, Aqua.

6. Dawn Beach Estate – Dutch Side Sint Maarten.

   This residential community is located on the Atlantic side of the island of St Maarten, therefore nice and breeze most of the time. Closest beach is Dawn Beach home of the Westin Hotel , well known hotel on the island and Oyster Bay Beach Resort Hotel and Condos.

7. Oyster Pond – Dutch side – Oyster Pond French side.

   This location of St Maarten St Martin has plots of land with a size of 2000 M2 half acre and the majority of them are build with single family home.

   Some are on the hillside and some are on the water facing the well known Capitaine Oliver Hotel and Restaurant, Oyster Bay Beach Resort, Coral Beach, Facing St Barths this location is breezy but good for people that have boats as there is a harbour with a marina. This residential community faces the beach of Dawn Beach Home of the Westing Hotel.

8. Mont Choisy – French Saint Martin FWI

   Small gated community overlooking the beach of Friar’s Bay and the island of Anguilla. From this residential community you will never miss a Caribbean sunset with the famous green flash. The plots of land in the community are half acre approximately. From this location you can also see the beautiful beach of Happy Bay St Martin FWI.

9. Tamarind Hill – Red Pond Dutch St Maarten

   Large gated community overlooking the island of St Barths, well known Caribbean island to the the rich and famous. This is the breezy side of the island. From here you can see Guana Bay, another residential area of the Dutch side of St Maarten.

10. Simpson Bay Yacht Club – Simpson Bay

    Great condo gated community in the earth of Sint Maarten, Dutch side of the island, for boat lovers. There is a Marina for medium size Sail boats and motor Yachts with a gas station.

    The residence has 3 pools, 2 Tennis courts, a shopping area with Restaurants of all kinds, shops, Drug Stores, Real Estate offices, like ours for example, St Maarten Investment located right across from Zee Best, very well known breakfast place. Most people staying the region they come to have breakfast here.

    Also we have Jimbo right next door, also very well known place, from the old days, who does not know Jimbo lolo… used to be in Grand Case. Top Carrot very well known healthy food restaurant. There are dental clinics, General doctors. Supermarket just across the street, Market Garden, great food.

11. Cupecoy – Dutch St . Maarten 

Cupecoy, known location for its beautiful beach, Golf Course of Mullet Bay – the one and only on the island. Mullet Bay beach is adjacent to Cupecoy Beach, used to be one long beach long time ago. Home of the American Medical University of the Caribbean, Jordan Village, fairly new project, modern with a few towers and  several buildings of  4/5 stories  with 1 Bedroom condos of about 40 M2 ( 400 sq ft) Also in this area is Cote D’Azur complex, a little older but well maintained complex with Studios and 1 Br. Arbor Estate is  great townhouses complex with common pool nice tropical garden, very charming. Not far is Rainbow Beach Club, with direct access to Cupecoy Beach.  Next Door is The Cliff, renovation just finished opened few days ago Dec 6th 2019, very elegant high raise with Penthouses and  2 Bedroom, Dior SPA underground parking, indoor  outdoor pool, GYM five star place no doubt. Let’s not forget Cupecoy Beach Club built in the 1980  beachfront resort very well maintained complex. Tradewinds, built during the same time as Cupecoy Beach Club, very strong complex, common pool 24 H security.

12. Porto Cupecoy Marina Resort and Casino.

Located near the border with French saint Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten right across from Cupecoy Beach. This is one of the newest resorts. Looks like a village in Italy with its piazza, Restaurants, Marina, Shops, food Market, Gym. This complex offers Private covered garage, Tropical garden, great location close to the American School of Medicine, Cupecoy Beach, Juliana International Airport, Maho beach.