From a New York oasis with two Frank Lloyd Wright–designed homes to your own $95million Florida Key, these 10 most expensive private islands in the US offer the ultimate socially-distanced getaway, and they’re for sale.
While some of these breathtaking islands offer lavish homes with the price tag, others are fair game for lucky buyers to build their own dream homes, according to Realtor.com.
Some of these properties offer beaches while others offer luxury; all of them offer amazing views.
#10 Trump Island in Decatur Island, Washington: $5.5million
#10 Trump Island: This gorgeous island has no connection to President Donald Trump. It is a part of the San Juan Islands in Decatur Island, Washington, and it’s on the market for $5.5million
According to its listing, the island comes with independent power and water systems and has a two-bedroom home that was built in 2000. The property also features 4,200 feet of saltwater frontage with beaches and a deep-water dock
The cheapest (and still expensive) private island on this list is the Trump Island, which by the way has no connection to President Donald Trump.
It is a part of the San Juan Islands in Decatur Island, Washington, and has been on and off the market for the last four years.
The property was offered for $7.75million in December 2016, but the price tag has since been lowered to $5.5million.
According to its listing, the island comes with independent power and water systems and has a two-bedroom home that was built in 2000.
The property also features 4,200 feet of saltwater frontage with beaches and a deep-water dock.
#9 Hoopstick Island in Johns Island, South Carolina: $7.7million
Hoopstick Island in South Carolina is up for grabs. The 156-acre island is about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston and is connected to land by a causeway.
According to the listing, the property has access to the Atlantic Ocean, hay fields, a gated entry, and deep-water dock.
The property is currently being managed by a caretaker who lives in a three-bedroom caretaker’s house on the island.
#9 Hoopstick Island: Located in South Carolina, this 156-acre island is up for grabs. The island is connected to land by a causeway
According to the listing, the property has access to the Atlantic Ocean, hay fields, a gated entry, and deep-water dock
The property is currently being managed by a caretaker who lives in a three-bedroom caretaker’s house on the island
#8 Gull Island in Hilton Head, South Carolina: $7.9million
Gull Island is on the market for $7.9million. The private, 9.5-acre island includes a 10,000-square-foot main house, guest cottage, and more than an acre for future construction if a buyer desires.
According to the listing, the main house has luxurious features that include a library and four fireplaces.
The home also features a pool and 2,500-bottle wine cellar.
#8 Gull Island: This property can be scooped up for $7.9million
The private, 9.5-acre island includes a 10,000-square-foot main house, guest cottage, and more than an acre for future construction if a buyer desires
According to the listing, the main house has luxurious features that include a library and four fireplaces. The home also features a pool and 2,500-bottle wine cellar
#7 Cow Key in Key West, Florida: $8.8million
This Key West property hasn’t been called anyone’s home. It is being used as an apiary and honey farm, according to Realtor.com.
However, the Cow Key island could make for an incredible getaway for any family willing to purchase the land and build their dream home. The property currently has a pasture, 10 acres of mangroves and hardwood hammock.
It is also located about 10 minutes from Stock Island Marina and downtown Key West.
#7 Cow Key: This Key West property hasn’t been called anyone’s home. It is being used as an apiary and honey farm
However, the Cow Key island could make for an incredible getaway for any family willing to purchase the land and build their dream home
The property currently has a pasture, 10 acres of mangroves and hardwood hammock
It is also located about 10 minutes from Stock Island Marina and downtown Key West
#6 Petre Island in Carmel, New York: $9.95million
The 10-acre Petre Island is located just an hour from New York City.
According to Realtor.com, the property features two homes, a guesthouse and main house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
The famed architect’s influence can be seen across Phoenix. He had a hand in designing the Arizona Biltmore resort, but he’s mostly known in the Southwest for creating his winter home and architecture school, Taliesin West, in 1937 in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale.
The main house looks over Lake Mahopac. Also included in this package deal, is a teahouse, beach, dock, and helipad.
#6 Petre Island: The 10-acre Petre Island (pictured) is located just an hour from New York City
The property features two homes, a guesthouse and main house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
The main house on the island looks over Lake Mahopac (aerial view). The guesthouse is seen behind the main house
Also included in this package deal, is a teahouse, beach, dock, and helipad
#5 Galloo Island in Sackets Harbor, New York: $10.8million
The 2,000-acre Galloo Island sits in the middle of Lake Ontario.
There’s a seven-bedroom lodge, guesthouse, log cabin and nine other buildings, including tool sheds, a garage and dog kennels.
The property features 13 miles of shoreline and it is the home of 500 deer, Canada geese, waterfowl, and turkeys.
#5 Galloo Island: The 2,000-acre Galloo Island (pictured) sits in the middle of Lake Ontario
There’s a seven-bedroom lodge, guesthouse, log cabin and nine other buildings, including tool sheds, a garage and dog kennels
The property features 13 miles of shoreline and it is the home of 500 deer, Canada geese, waterfowl, and turkeys. In this aerial image, the home is seen on the bottom left side
#4 Terra’s Key in Village of Islands, Florida: $13million
For just $13million, one lucky buyer could enjoy the 16-acre island Terra’s Key. The price for this island was cut to $13million from $17million in May 2019.
The property has decreased in price at least five times since it was listed.
On the island sits a residence with five bedrooms, a pool, cabana and a tennis court. The private island also features dockage and open water views of Alligator Reef.
#4 Terra’s Key: For just $13million, one lucky buyer could enjoy the 16-acre island Terra’s Key. The price for this island was cut to $13million from $17million in May 2019
On the island sits a residence with five bedrooms, a pool, cabana and a tennis court. The private island also features dockage and open water views of Alligator Reef
The property also features a 2,000-foot driveway (pictured) that makes for an easy commute to the mainland
#3 Columbia and Pea Islands in New Rochelle, New York: $13million
This listing, which is located in New Rochelle, New York, includes two private islands: Columbia Island and Pea Island.
On Pea Island, a buyer will find a four-bedroom home that was built in 1940. The home, which is located in the Long Island Sound, did undergo a modern-day renovation.
It’s equipped with entertainment spaces and a rooftop deck with city views of New York and New Rochelle.
#3 Columbia and Pea Islands: This listing, which is located in New Rochelle, New York, includes two private islands: Columbia Island and Pea Island
On Pea Island, a buyer will find a four-bedroom home (pictured) that was built in 1940
The home, which is located in the Long Island Sound, did undergo a modern-day renovation
It’s equipped with entertainment spaces and a rooftop deck with city views of New York and New Rochelle
The map depicts both Columbia and Pea Islands in the Long Island Sound in New York
#2 Captiva Key in Captiva, Florida: $18million
For just $18million, a buyer could build their own dream house on Captiva Key because the 14-acre private island does not come with a residence.
It is surrounded by a federal preserve, has tropical hammock trees, including coconut palms, and a white-sand beach.
This listing is also the largest uninhabited tropical island in the continental US.
#2 Captiva Key: For just $18million, a buyer could build their own dream house on Captiva Key because the 14-acre private island does not come with a residence
It is surrounded by a federal preserve, has tropical hammock trees, including coconut palms, and a white-sand beach
This listing is also the largest uninhabited tropical island in the continental US
#1 Pumpkin Key in Key Largo, Florida: $95million
This 26-acre Pumpkin Key island is located in Card Sound Bay in the Florida Keys. According to Realtor.com, the island includes dockage at Ocean Reed, a private club with an airstrip.
The residence on the island has three bedrooms, two cottages for caretakers and a dockmaster’s apartment, according to the listing.
In addition to those features, the home also has a 20-slip marina to dock a megayacht. The island was listed in 2014 for $95million and the price is still the same.
#1 Pumpkin Key: This 26-acre island is located in Card Sound Bay in the Florida Keys and includes dockage at Ocean Reed, a private club with an airstrip
The residence on the island has three bedrooms, two cottages for caretakers and a dockmaster’s apartment, according to the listing
The island was listed in 2014 for $95million and the price hasn’t budged