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!
For sale
$1,300,000
76 Water Is S, Saint Thomas, VI 00802
2beds
2baths
1,877sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
1.48 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$693/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rare cliffside locationOriginal gun emplacement
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Listed by:
Kelsey Thomas,
Christie's International Real Estate USVI
Source: St Croix / St Thomas BOR,MLS#: 26-496
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Features
- Windows: Roll Down
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,877
- Total interior livable area: 1,877 sqft
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
- Waterfront features: Water Front, Cliff Side, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 1.48 Acres
Details
- Zoning: W-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Poured Concrete
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Cistern
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Saint Thomas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $693/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,916
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
Estimated market value
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000-27.8%$693/sqft |
Source: St Croix / St Thomas BOR #26-496 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listing removed | $1,800,000$959/sqft |
Source: St Croix / St Thomas BOR #25-564 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000$959/sqft |
Source: St Croix / St Thomas BOR #25-564 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: 00802
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