The Sale
Little Saint JamesEpstein’s primary Caribbean islandwas sold by the Epstein estate in March 2023 for approximately ** million**. The transaction was completed after the estate had addressed its major legal obligations including the USVI settlement.
The Buyer
The buyer’s identity was not publicly disclosed at the time of sale. The purchase was completed through a private transaction. Various reports have speculated about the buyer, but no confirmed identity has been officially reported.
The History of the Property
- 1998: Epstein purchased Little Saint James for approximately .95 million
- 19992019: Developed the island extensivelyresidence, guest cottages, the distinctive blue-and-gold striped “temple” structure, staff quarters, helipad, and submarine dock
- August 2019: Became international news after Epstein’s death and the renewed attention to his trafficking operation
- 2020: USVI lawsuit filed in part over activities on the island
- 2022: USVI lawsuit settled; estate began the liquidation process
- March 2023: Sold for million
Great Saint James
Great Saint Jamesa larger, mostly undeveloped adjacent island Epstein purchased in 2016was sold to the USVI government as part of the estate settlement process, to be preserved as a nature reserve.