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Tuesday 3 November 2020

The 10 Most Expensive Private Islands in the U.S. On Sale Right Now

Kim Kardashian‘s photos of her recent 40th birthday jaunt to a private island launched a million memes and brilliant backlash. However, it also served to highlight one of the most audacious luxuries available right now: family seclusion in an ultraprivate locale.

For folks in search of a similar Instagram-worthy lifestyle, we present the current ranking of the 10 most expensive private islands for sale in the U.S.

While most of us can only dream of dropping anchor in our own private bay, these luxe island retreats can be a reality for a select few. And deep-pocketed buyer beware—there’s a Marianas-sized trench between the top of the list and the runners-up.

Have a look at these pricey private islands, and imagine the serenity of being isolated on your own private piece of paradise, with the outside world far, far away.

Best of all? You won’t need your passport.

1. 10 Cannon Pt, Key Largo, FL

Price: $95,000,000
Pumpkin Key: Just a 10-minute helicopter ride from Miami’s South Beach is this 26-acre island in Card Sound Bay in the Florida Keys. The purchase price includes dockage at Ocean Reed, a private club with an airstrip.

The island comes with a three-bedroom main house, two caretakers’ cottages, and a dockmaster’s apartment. For the development-minded buyer, the island has water and electric systems in place to serve 12 bay-front lots. There’s also a 20-slip marina to dock a megayacht. It’s been on the market since 2014 and the price hasn’t budged, but there’s no time like the present to take your shot.

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2. Captiva, FL

Price: $18,000,000
Captiva Key: Build your own adventure, because this island provides a blank slate. Surrounded by a federal preserve, this 14-acre private island is filled with tropical hammock trees, including coconut palms. There’s a white-sand beach and deep-water access, but there’s currently nowhere to spend the night—unless you can rent one of those Fyre Festival tents.

According to the listing, this isle holds the distinction of being the largest uninhabited tropical island in the continental U.S. that could be transformed into a habitable (and luxurious) getaway.

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3. 1 Columbia Is, New Rochelle, NY

Price: $13,000,000
Columbia and Pea Islands: What’s better than one private island? Two private islands! This offering includes tiny Columbia Island and the larger Pea Island. These self-sustaining specks of land in Long Island Sound sit just minutes from New York City.

Columbia Island’s four-bedroom home was built in 1940. It recently received a chic industrial-modern makeover with entertainment spaces. The enticing rooftop deck offers city views of New York and New Rochelle.

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4. 79775 Overseas Hwy, Village of Islands, FL

Price: $13,000,000
Terra’s Key: This 16-acre island has a 2,000-foot driveway for an easy commute to the mainland. And the price was recently cut again. The $17 million price tag in May 2019 has since been lowered five times, with an additional $500,000 knocked off in October.

The local landmark boasts a compound with a total of five bedrooms, a pool, cabana, dockage, and even a tennis court. Miles of open water and views of Alligator Reef light surround the private retreat.

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5. 2471 Galloo Island, Sackets Harbor, NY

Price: $10,800,000
Galloo Island: A private island doesn’t have to be the size of a postage stamp. Witness this 2,000-acre island in the middle of Lake Ontario. It features 13 miles of shoreline and a natural harbor for mooring boats. There are several beaches and wildlife is in abundance. The listing states that the isle is home to 500 deer, Canada geese, waterfowl, and turkeys.

For folks looking to stay for a while, there’s a renovated seven-bedroom lodge, guesthouse, log cabin, and nine additional buildings, including tool sheds, dog kennels, and a garage.

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6. 1 Petre Is, Carmel, NY

Price: $9,950,000
Petre Island: This 10-acre island sits just one hour north of New York City and features two Frank Lloyd Wright–designed homes. For bargain-minded buyers, it’s also 33% cheaper than it was in 2017.

The two homes are the island’s original guesthouse and main house; the latter is cantilevered over Lake Mahopac. The island also features a teahouse, beach, dock, and helipad, all just a five-minute boat ride to the mainland.

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7. 7200 5th St, Key West, FL

Price: $8,950,000
Cow Key: This 14-acre island in the Florida Keys is currently being used as an apiary and honey farm. It has a large pasture, 10 acres of mangroves, hardwood hammock, and other foliage. It’s located just minutes from Stock Island Marina, downtown Key West, and the local airport.

A buyer could maintain it as an off-the-grid sanctuary, or opt to connect county utilities and build a single dream home, family compound, or multiple residences to sell.

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8. 50 Marsh Island Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC

Price: $7,975,000
Gull Island: The 9.5-acre private island in the marshes is the secluded backdrop to what the listing calls “the most remarkable property on Hilton Head Island.”

This island compound includes a 10,000-square-foot main house, detached guest cottage, and an acre-plus site for future construction. The mansion is outfitted with luxe features, including a library, four custom fireplaces, a pool, and 2,500-bottle wine cellar.

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9. 2068 Hoopstick Island Rd, Johns Island, SC

Price: $7,750,000
Hoopstick Island: This 156-acre island is connected to land via an updated causeway and sits just 20 minutes from downtown Charleston.

With more than a mile of water frontage and Atlantic Ocean access, the property has hay fields, a gated entry, and deep-water dock. A wave of potential development opportunities awaits the next owner. It’s currently maintained by a caretaker living in the three-bedroom caretaker’s house on the island.

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10. 1 Trump Is, Decatur Island, WA

Price: $5,500,000
Trump Island: This intriguing slice of the San Juan Islands bears no connection to the 45th president, but it has been on and off the market for the length of Donald Trump‘s term. Offered in December 2016 for $7.75 million, the 29-acre isle is now available for $2.25 million less.

The property comes with independent power and water systems and has a two-bedroom home built in 2000. There are 4,200 feet of saltwater frontage with tidelands, beaches, and bluffs, as well as a deep-water dock.