St. Thomas Real Estate - Virgin Islands

St. Thomas offers both bustling shopping areas and quiet neighbourhoods. The island is mountainous and many hillside homes are graced will incredible views of the ocean. The real estate market on St. Thomas includes houses, land, condos, time share and commercial properties.

Presently, August 2011, there are 152 houses listed. Prices range from $65,000 for a 2 bedroom 1 bath on .16 acres in Ross; to $14,500,000 for a 9 bedroom 9.5 bath on .6 acres in Peterborg. Houses are generally situated on a half acre lot. In densely developed areas a quarter of an acre or less is typical.

Most residents finance their homes through conventional mortgages with local banks. Interest rates are slightly higher in the Virgin Islands than in the US mainland. A typical down payment is 20 to 30 percent. Banks require earthquake and windstorm insurance with mortgages; the cost is around 2-3% of replacement value. (Description continues after featured listings, scroll down.)

Coldwell Banker Stout Realty
Featured Real Estate Agency
(340) 777-7653
(866) 750-8784

Coldwell Banker Stout Realty has been successfully helping newcomers and other customers buy, rent, manage and sell real estate on St. Thomas for over 20 years. Owner and managing broker, Jeyan Stout, and a team of friendly and knowledgeable agents will work hard with you to fulfill any of your real estate needs, whether for houses, condos, land, commercial or rentals. Through the Multiple Listing Service, CBSR can access any listed property in addition to its own listings. Convenient office locations at American Yacht Harbor and at The Anchorage.

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Marsha Maynes - Blue Water Realty
Featured Real Estate Broker
(340) 779-4600
(340) 690-0243

Let Marsha Maynes of Blue Water Realty help fulfill your dream of owning a home in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Whether you are looking for a vacation getaway, condominium, full time residence, land or an investment for your future, Marsha can help you find your piece of Paradise. If you need help buying or selling real estate, you can rely on the expertise of a “seasoned” professional. Contact Marsha Maynes today for the BEST move you’ll ever make!

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In general land is available in quarter, half, three quarters and one acre lots. The price for a quarter acre to half acre lot is often less than $70,000. Half acre to one acre lots range from $50,000 to $200,000. Larger lots are also available.  Factors to consider when looking for land include location, view, access to the property and any site preparations that might be necessary in order to build.

There are presently 211 undeveloped lots on the market. Prices start at $39,000 for .09 acres in Hospital Ground; to $6,800,000 for 11.3 acres in Nelteberg. Looking for your own island? There was recently a 500 acre island listed for 45 million.

Recent land developments involving subdividing large estates have created an increase in land lots on the market. These developments include areas in Mandahl (36 lots listed). And a development in Estate Nazareth includes 33 lots.

Costs of building a house start at around $250 per square foot; the amount varying considerably depending on materials used for building and finishing. Keep in mind that preparations and special structural requirements may need to be met making the total cost of the construction project more. A cistern for water storage and a septic tank are necessary components of a house on St. Thomas. The cistern alone will account for almost 10 percent of the total building cost. Land owners should depend on the experts when it comes to building on St. Thomas; plans must be prepared by an architect, engineer or draftsperson licensed in the Virgin Islands.

Condos on St. Thomas are often located on or near a beach. Facilities might include tennis courts, swimming pool(s), restaurant/bar, marina and water-sports center on the beach among others. Studio condos currently on the market range between $45,000 and $275,000 and one bedroom between $79,000 and $379,000. Larger condos with three or more bedrooms are $334,900 to $2,595,000. There are currently 170 condo properties listed.

Time share or fractional ownership options are usually available from $5,000/a week and up. Presently there are 7 timeshare openings available, ranging from $5,890 for 1 week in a Studio at Cowpet Beach Resort; to $26,000 for a floating week at beachfront Ritz Carlton.

Guest houses, restaurants, yachts, inns and retail stores are examples of commercial properties that have recently been or are on the market. Currently there are 29 commercial properties listed. They include a restaurant at $65,000 and an apartment complex for $595,000.

The overall inventory of St. Thomas real estate at this time includes 593 listings.

A real estate agent can introduce you to the listed properties and help you narrow them down to those that fit what you are looking for. Contact the featured real estate agents featured above for more information on real estate on St. Thomas.

Note: This section is dated August 2011; prices, property estimates and numbers reflect the market at the time this section was written. Information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.

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