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    7 Private Islands for Sale

    The home could be at the end of a long driveway, behind a gated entry and 12-foot-high wall, but if you really want the ultimate in privacy, your best bet is to buy an island home. From Alaska to Florida and up to Maine, there are a handful of islands that have homes for sale. Accessible only by boat— or by plane or helicopter, of course— these homes take water views to an entirely new level. By Erika Riggs

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  • Tract B Uss 3555 - Private Island, Sitka Alaska. For Sale: $1,487,500. When most people think island, swaying palms and white sand comes to mind. However, one of the states with the most private island homes up for sale is Alaska. Located south of Juneau, Sitka is the fourth-most populated city in the state, which isn’t saying much since the entire state’s population is about 710,000. This piece of Sitka real estate sits on a wooded island in Sitka Sound with Mount Edgecumbe as a spectacular backdrop. The two-story home has 2,700-square-feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
    Tract B Uss 3555 - Private Island, Sitka Alaska. For Sale: $1,487,500. When most people think island, swaying palms and white sand comes to mind. However, one of the states with the most private island homes up for sale is Alaska. Located south of Juneau, Sitka is the fourth-most populated city in the state, which isn’t saying much since the entire state’s population is about 710,000. This piece of Sitka real estate sits on a wooded island in Sitka Sound with Mount Edgecumbe as a spectacular backdrop. The two-story home has 2,700-square-feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
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  • 140 Wallacks Dr Stamford, CT. For Sale: $18,900,000. Forget the freeway commute to Manhattan; how about a boat ride from a private island in Long Island Sound? Built in 1909, the 14,000+-square-foot home sits on a 3.5-acre island; and includes a guest cottage, staff quarters and working greenhouse. Explore the private piece of Stamford real estate with terraces, gardens and stone seawalls throughout the property. Just like its mainland counterpart, living on a private island near New York is pricey; even with low mortgage rates, this home has an estimated monthly payment of nearly a $100,000.
    140 Wallacks Dr Stamford, CT. For Sale: $18,900,000. Forget the freeway commute to Manhattan; how about a boat ride from a private island in Long Island Sound? Built in 1909, the 14,000+-square-foot home sits on a 3.5-acre island; and includes a guest cottage, staff quarters and working greenhouse. Explore the private piece of Stamford real estate with terraces, gardens and stone seawalls throughout the property. Just like its mainland counterpart, living on a private island near New York is pricey; even with low mortgage rates, this home has an estimated monthly payment of nearly a $100,000.
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  • 1300 State Highway 32, Three Lakes, WI. For Sale: $1,950,000. Forget one island, how about three? Three islands create the barrier between Wisconsin’s Laurel and Medicine Lakes and they’re looking for new owners. The west island holds two boathouses and the main home, a 5-bedroom, 4-bath stone house built in 1934. The home features white oak floors and a stone wood burning fireplace, but, according to the property listing, the home is in need of updates. The middle island holds various outbuildings, and the east island is mostly lowland, home to much of the area’s wildlife. So, what’s the cost of island living in Three Lakes, WI? This home was previously listed on the Three Lakes real estate market for $4.2 million; a recent price cut dropped it down 53.6 percent to $1.95 million.
    1300 State Highway 32, Three Lakes, WI. For Sale: $1,950,000. Forget one island, how about three? Three islands create the barrier between Wisconsin’s Laurel and Medicine Lakes and they’re looking for new owners. The west island holds two boathouses and the main home, a 5-bedroom, 4-bath stone house built in 1934. The home features white oak floors and a stone wood burning fireplace, but, according to the property listing, the home is in need of updates. The middle island holds various outbuildings, and the east island is mostly lowland, home to much of the area’s wildlife. So, what’s the cost of island living in Three Lakes, WI? This home was previously listed on the Three Lakes real estate market for $4.2 million; a recent price cut dropped it down 53.6 percent to $1.95 million.
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  • Broad Key, Key Largo FL. For Sale: $20,000,000. If the home is connected to land by a 180-foot-long bridge, is it still considered an island? Although this home doesn’t require a boat ride arrival, the wooden walkway is the only thing linking the home to the mainland. The 1,250-square-foot main house was built in 2000 and includes vaulted ceilings, wood flooring and a covered in-deck hot tub. An additional home, built in 1950, has been completely updated and has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a custom kitchen with high-end appliances.
    Broad Key, Key Largo FL. For Sale: $20,000,000. If the home is connected to land by a 180-foot-long bridge, is it still considered an island? Although this home doesn’t require a boat ride arrival, the wooden walkway is the only thing linking the home to the mainland. The 1,250-square-foot main house was built in 2000 and includes vaulted ceilings, wood flooring and a covered in-deck hot tub. An additional home, built in 1950, has been completely updated and has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a custom kitchen with high-end appliances.
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  • 5560 Maple Heights Rd Greenwood, MN. For Sale: $3,950,000. The state motto is "Land of 10,000 Lakes," so it’s no surprise that Minnesota has a private island home or two for sale. This home for sale is located in St. Albans Bay and has 1,188 of lake shore. According to the property listing, the home is still under construction and is being sold as is. The walls of the 18,674-square-foot home are up, but additional work is needed to finish off the four-bedroom, five-bath home. The partially constructed island retreat is currently listed on the Greenwood real estate market for $3.95 million.
    5560 Maple Heights Rd Greenwood, MN. For Sale: $3,950,000. The state motto is "Land of 10,000 Lakes," so it’s no surprise that Minnesota has a private island home or two for sale. This home for sale is located in St. Albans Bay and has 1,188 of lake shore. According to the property listing, the home is still under construction and is being sold as is. The walls of the 18,674-square-foot home are up, but additional work is needed to finish off the four-bedroom, five-bath home. The partially constructed island retreat is currently listed on the Greenwood real estate market for $3.95 million.
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  • 42 Birch Island, Greenville ME. For Sale: $650,000. Priced at $650,000, this island home is the most affordable on the list. Built in 1968, the property sits on a six-acre private island in Moosehead Lake. The sale of this rare piece of Greenville real estate includes a main home as well as guest cabins, boat house, dock, canoe and two motorboats. The log cabin-style main home features a stone wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors and extensive water and mountain views.
    42 Birch Island, Greenville ME. For Sale: $650,000. Priced at $650,000, this island home is the most affordable on the list. Built in 1968, the property sits on a six-acre private island in Moosehead Lake. The sale of this rare piece of Greenville real estate includes a main home as well as guest cabins, boat house, dock, canoe and two motorboats. The log cabin-style main home features a stone wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors and extensive water and mountain views.
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    7 Private Islands for Sale

    The home could be at the end of a long driveway, behind a gated entry and 12-foot-high wall, but if you really want the ultimate in privacy, your best bet is to buy an island home. From Alaska to Florida and up to Maine, there are a handful of islands that have homes for sale. Accessible only by boat— or by plane or helicopter, of course— these homes take water views to an entirely new level. By Erika Riggs

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  • Tract B Uss 3555 - Private Island, Sitka Alaska. For Sale: $1,487,500. When most people think island, swaying palms and white sand comes to mind. However, one of the states with the most private island homes up for sale is Alaska. Located south of Juneau, Sitka is the fourth-most populated city in the state, which isn’t saying much since the entire state’s population is about 710,000. This piece of Sitka real estate sits on a wooded island in Sitka Sound with Mount Edgecumbe as a spectacular backdrop. The two-story home has 2,700-square-feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.
  • 140 Wallacks Dr Stamford, CT. For Sale: $18,900,000. Forget the freeway commute to Manhattan; how about a boat ride from a private island in Long Island Sound? Built in 1909, the 14,000+-square-foot home sits on a 3.5-acre island; and includes a guest cottage, staff quarters and working greenhouse. Explore the private piece of Stamford real estate with terraces, gardens and stone seawalls throughout the property. Just like its mainland counterpart, living on a private island near New York is pricey; even with low mortgage rates, this home has an estimated monthly payment of nearly a $100,000.
  • 1300 State Highway 32, Three Lakes, WI. For Sale: $1,950,000. Forget one island, how about three? Three islands create the barrier between Wisconsin’s Laurel and Medicine Lakes and they’re looking for new owners. The west island holds two boathouses and the main home, a 5-bedroom, 4-bath stone house built in 1934. The home features white oak floors and a stone wood burning fireplace, but, according to the property listing, the home is in need of updates. The middle island holds various outbuildings, and the east island is mostly lowland, home to much of the area’s wildlife. So, what’s the cost of island living in Three Lakes, WI? This home was previously listed on the Three Lakes real estate market for $4.2 million; a recent price cut dropped it down 53.6 percent to $1.95 million.
  • Broad Key, Key Largo FL. For Sale: $20,000,000. If the home is connected to land by a 180-foot-long bridge, is it still considered an island? Although this home doesn’t require a boat ride arrival, the wooden walkway is the only thing linking the home to the mainland. The 1,250-square-foot main house was built in 2000 and includes vaulted ceilings, wood flooring and a covered in-deck hot tub. An additional home, built in 1950, has been completely updated and has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a custom kitchen with high-end appliances.
  • 5560 Maple Heights Rd Greenwood, MN. For Sale: $3,950,000. The state motto is "Land of 10,000 Lakes," so it’s no surprise that Minnesota has a private island home or two for sale. This home for sale is located in St. Albans Bay and has 1,188 of lake shore. According to the property listing, the home is still under construction and is being sold as is. The walls of the 18,674-square-foot home are up, but additional work is needed to finish off the four-bedroom, five-bath home. The partially constructed island retreat is currently listed on the Greenwood real estate market for $3.95 million.
  • 42 Birch Island, Greenville ME. For Sale: $650,000. Priced at $650,000, this island home is the most affordable on the list. Built in 1968, the property sits on a six-acre private island in Moosehead Lake. The sale of this rare piece of Greenville real estate includes a main home as well as guest cabins, boat house, dock, canoe and two motorboats. The log cabin-style main home features a stone wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors and extensive water and mountain views.
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