The Emerald: Furnished Investment Studio for Sale in Maho, Sint Maarten

A furnished studio on the ground floor of The Emerald, a gated residence built in 2021 on Rhine Road in Maho Village, with about 26 m² (280 sq ft) of living space and one bathroom. It is one of the lowest-priced ways into Sint Maarten real estate, in the part of the island where visitors want to stay. Asking price US$180,000. Listing ID 1111. THE PROPERTY A compact, turn-key studio: sleeping and living area with a work desk, kitchenette with induction cooktop and full-size refrigerator, built-in wardrobe and a bathroom with glass shower. Sold furnished and ready to rent. It has no special view; what you are buying is the address and the rental demand that comes with it. - Furnished studio with 1 bathroom, ground floor - About 26 m² (280 sq ft); built 2021 - Split air conditioning, fiber internet, impact windows - Sold furnished, no renovation needed - Monthly fee US$250, building insurance included THE RESIDENCE The Emerald is a recent gated residence with 24/7 security, a resort-style pool with sun deck and shaded pergola, landscaped palm gardens, a fitness center, a residents' clubhouse lounge to work or relax, a laundry room, a beach volleyball court and a backup generator. OWNING AND RENTING IT The listing agents estimate about US$30,000 a year in gross short-term rental income (low season about US$100 a night at 60% occupancy, high season about US$135 at 80%), or about US$1,250 a month on a long-term lease. Running costs are the US$250 monthly fee and about US$700 a year in utilities. Treat these figures as a starting point and ask us for booking history. Andreu Realty manages rentals for a 20% fee. THE NEIGHBORHOOD: MAHO Maho is the island's liveliest corner, at the end of the airport runway. Restaurants, bars, the casino, Maho Beach and Mullet Bay Beach are within walking distance or a few minutes away, the Mullet Bay golf course and Cupecoy's beaches are close by, and Princess Juliana International Airport is next door. BUYING IN MAHO Maho is on the Dutch side. Foreign buyers purchase freely, in their own name or through a company. A civil-law notary checks the title, holds the deposit (usually 10%) and registers the deed. Transfer tax is 4%, paid by the buyer, and total closing costs commonly come to about 5.5% of the price. The Andreu Realty buyer guide on andreurealty.com explains each step.