76 Water Island SS, St. Thomas, 00802 (MLS# 26-496)

76 Water Island SS, St. Thomas, 00802

$1,300,000

2bd/2bth home on 1.48 Acres of Waterfront Property in Prime Water Island location

As close to the water's edge as possible! This structure is grandfathered into its original footprint.

Make the space whatever style you'd like!

Incredible potential with a clean slate!

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,877 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 64,469 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,300,000 List Date: 3/12/2026 Last Modified: 6/05/2026

Overview

Description

Here's your chance to own a piece of Water Island history! The Searchlight House, originally built by the U.S. Army and converted into a home in the 1950s, sits on 1.48 acres of prime, buildable land just up from the ferry dock. This solid concrete, storm-resistant 2BD/2BA home was remodeled in 2018 and offers breathtaking Caribbean views from every room. Grandfathered at its rare cliffside location, no new construction will ever be this close to the water again. The property includes an original gun emplacement and is zoned W-1, making it a prime investment or development opportunity. With partial renovations completed, it's ready for the next owner to bring their vision to life. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Listing Details MLS# 26-496

LocationArea

Estate: Water Island SS
Postal Code: 00802
Directions: From Crown Bay, take Water Island Ferry. Property is first lot on your right coming up from Ferry Dock.

Contract Information

Begin Date: 2026-03-11

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Acres: 1.48
Approx Total Main House: 1877
Approx Total Property SqFt: 1877
Total Bedrooms: 2
Number of Bedrooms - Main House: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
Sub Type: Under Construction
Taxes: 1916.29
Tax Year: 2025
Furnished: No
Water Front: Yes
Waterfront Type: Cliff Side
Pool: No
Zoning: W-1
Stamp Tax: Select One
Number of Bedrooms - Accessory building: 0
Approx Interior SqFt-Accessory Unit Total: 0
Approx Exterior SqFt-Accessory Unit Total: 0

Miscellaneous

PWD#: D9-9224-T017

Exterior

Storm Shutters: Roll Down

More Information

Cistern

Approx. Cistern Size: 12000

Main House

Approx Interior SqFt - Main House: 1101
Approx Exterior SqFt - Main House: 776

Location/Area

Plot/Unit Number: 76
Island: St. Thomas
Quarter: South Side

View

Ocean: Yes

Construction

Poured Concrete: Yes

Water Source

Cistern: Yes

Terrain

Water Front: Yes

Property Features

View: Ocean Construction: Poured Concrete Water Source: Cistern Terrain: Water Front

Listing Office: Christie's International Real Estate USVI

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.