10 island homes for less than half a million dollars
If your desktop background is a picture of a hammock surrounded by palm trees and turquoise water, you’re not alone. When it comes to island living, it’s not a question of desire as much as price. A private-island home off the coast of Miami’s South Beach, for example, is currently one of the most expensive homes on the market for $110 million.
For those who can only afford to dream about homes in this price range, there are more affordable options within reach. You may not have 26 remote acres all to yourself, but in many parts of the country, you can still get a pretty nice piece of paradise surrounded by water.
Not convinced? On Maui, you can currently buy a tropical hideaway for less than $400,000. In the Virgin Islands, you can enjoy views of the Caribbean Sea for less than $200,000.
One way to filter for lower prices is to look for smaller homes a bit farther from water’s edge. Island real estate is often purchased as a second home, so for many, a big house with tons of storage isn’t as important. And if you're willing to take a short walk to dip your toes in the sand or reach your docked boat, that's another way to shave some zeroes off that price tag.
To aid your search for affordable island homes, we’ve gathered for-sale listings across the U.S. Click here or on a photo to see what island living looks like for under half a million dollars.
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