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Snake Island, Apapa, Lagos

Buying land in Snake Island, done properly.

Snake Island is in the south of Apapa LGA in Lagos State, about 21 km from Ikeja. It falls within the Apapa III (Creek rd. Tincan/Snake Island ward. From a single plot to a large parcel, we handle it here with the title verified first.

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21 kmTo Ikeja
17 kmTo Lagos airport
4Neighbourhoods within 3 km
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Where it is

Where Snake Island sits.

Tin Can Island shares an INEC ward with Snake Island, so the two are usually treated as one area. 4 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. The area around Snake Island is dense and largely built up.

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 17 km
  • Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 2.6 km
  • Apapa LGA centre: about 3 km
Snake Island and surroundingsApproximate
Apapa Marine RoadIgbologunApapa Liverpool RoadSnake Island

Neighbourhoods within 15 km. Apapa’s are in black; nearby ones are labelled.

Land

What owning land in Snake Island involves.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Snake Island, Apapa.

OwnershipLand titles in Snake IslandIn Snake Island, Apapa, as everywhere in Lagos, the Land Use Act applies: you own a right of occupancy, not freehold. Paperwork in Snake Island varies by street and age of building; we confirm what exists and secure Governor’s Consent. International buyers normally hold through a Nigerian-incorporated company.
BuyingBuying land in Snake IslandSnake Island, Apapa is largely built up; the plots that come up are infill sites where access, drainage and zoning decide value. You can fly into Lagos airport, about 17 km away, or let us walk you round the plot on video.
SellingSelling a plot in Snake IslandPlots in Snake Island, Apapa mostly sell to developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. A perfected title sells faster, so we secure Governor’s Consent and the survey before listing, and price against recent land sales in Apapa Marine Road, Igbologun and Apapa Liverpool Road.
LeasingLeasing land in Snake IslandGround leases in Snake Island, Apapa suit haulage and logistics firms needing yards near Apapa port, and fuel retailers, telecoms mast sites and pop-up businesses. Leases are drafted with your lawyer, tenants are vetted and ground rent is collected on schedule.
ValuationWhat land in Snake Island is worthA land value in Snake Island, Apapa is set from recent comparable land sales in Apapa Marine Road, Igbologun, Apapa Liverpool Road and Apapa Pelewura Crescent, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and distance to Ikeja (about 21 km). Every valuation is written up for your specific plot and date.
InvestmentInvesting in land in Snake IslandSnake Island, Apapa suits industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 2.6 km away, and infill sites for small developments. Any figures come from current evidence for your shortlist, not a brochure.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

For Nigerians living abroad and for international investors, individuals, companies and funds.

Nigerians abroadLand in Snake Island, without flying homeOur team inspects land in Snake Island, Apapa and walks you round it on video, check the title at the Lagos State Land Registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Empty plots in Snake Island, Apapa are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos. When you are ready, our Construction division can build on it.
Foreign investorsInvest in land in Snake Island from abroadWith your lawyers, we set up the Nigerian holding company and secure Governor’s Consent. We register incoming capital with a Certificate of Capital Importation and benchmark Snake Island, Apapa against Apapa Marine Road, Igbologun and Apapa Liverpool Road. Once acquired, the land is watched, valued and reported on every quarter.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Snake Island.

ApapaTin Can IslandSame INEC ward as Snake Island.ApapaApapa Marine RoadAbout 1.9 km from Snake Island.Amuwo-OdofinIgbologunAbout 2.6 km from Snake Island.ApapaApapa Liverpool RoadAbout 2.8 km from Snake Island.ApapaApapa Pelewura CrescentAbout 3.5 km from Snake Island.ApapaMalu RoadAbout 3.5 km from Snake Island.

Before you buy

What we check in Snake Island.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Snake Island are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.
SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Snake Island, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.
PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Snake Island is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.
WaterFlood and drainage riskLagos is a coastal state, so site levels, drainage and flood history are checked in person before you buy in Snake Island. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Services

Most useful in Snake Island.

Buying LandPlots and parcels found, checked and bought in your name.Land LeasingGround leases that earn from land you are not using yet.Land ValuationA written value for your land, from real evidence.
Commercial LandResidential Land

More in Apapa

Other neighbourhoods in Apapa.

Afolabi Alasia StreetApapa Liverpool RoadApapa Marine RoadApapa Pelewura CrescentGaskiyaIganmuIjora-OloyeMalu RoadSariTin Can Island

Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Snake Island in?

Snake Island is in Apapa LGA, Lagos State, within the Apapa III (Creek rd. Tincan/Snake Island INEC ward. It sits in the south of Apapa.

How far is Snake Island from Ikeja?

About 21 km in a straight line, to the south of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Snake Island?

The nearest are Tin Can Island (same ward), Apapa Marine Road (1.9 km), Igbologun (2.6 km) and Apapa Liverpool Road (2.8 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Snake Island?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 17 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 2.6 km away.

How do I check land in Snake Island before buying?

Searches for Snake Island are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Much of Snake Island is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.

Talk to us about land in Snake Island.

Tell us what land you want to buy, sell, lease, value or protect. An adviser replies within one working day.

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