Dec 19, 2025 | Island News
Developer Peter Zielke is in the process of purchasing an abandoned house on Hospital Street in Christiansted from the government, pending legislative approval. The developer and executive branch seek legislative approval to sell a government-owned residential property. This will expand housing in the area. It is another piece of the broader strategy to revive the historic district and strengthen St. Croix’s tourism. The contract to sell the Hospital Street property has been transmitted to the Legislature.
We have been following this exciting major redevelopment effort on the eastern edge of downtown Christiansted along Hospital Street. WTJX’s latest article about the redevelopment project shares the project status. Plans include short- and long-term rental units, a fitness gym with a restaurant, a coffee shop, and possibly a boutique hotel. The project continues to gain momentum.
A retired technology entrepreneur who is now a Developer, Peter Zielke has been revitalizing properties in downtown Christiansted for the past few years. Zielke’s first restoration project on Hospital Street in Christiansted resulted in four vacation rental units within a historic house. This house is known locally as the “Mocko Jumbie House” for the life-size sculpture in the front yard. To read more about Mocko Jumbies click here.
To read the full article, click here.
Photo by Tom Eader of WTJX.
Dec 19, 2025 | Island News
We are excited that more modern, state-of-the-art health care resources will be available on St Croix in a new health center! Construction has officially begun on the Donna M. Christian Christensen Health Center, the first Rebuild USVI project to move into the construction phase. The VI Daily News reports that the new public health facility is being built at the former Charles Harwood Memorial Complex site in Estate Richmond. The five-level, 117,000-square-foot facility will house primary care, behavioral health services, laboratory services, emergency medical services, environmental health, WIC and administrative offices.
The health center is name after medical doctor Donna M. Christian Christensen. In the groundbreaking ceremony, Dr. Christensen was honored as a physician, nationally recognized public health advocate and the first woman to serve as the territory’s delegate to Congress. Christensen’s work in health equity, minority health advocacy and federal policymaking, as well as her service to the Virgin Islands during the COVID-19 pandemic was also highlighted.
Read the full article here.
Photo credit Everett Ryan of VI Daily News
Dec 18, 2025 | Island News
This holiday season, my sister-in-law visited us here on St. Croix. Experiencing all the warmth and beauty the island has to offer in her week here, she was ready to bring home a piece of paradise with her to share with family and friends. I dropped her off downtown one day so that she could enjoy a day of local shopping. I love shopping in unique shops and friendly marketplaces for gifts and downtown Christiansted is a wonderful place for visitors and locals to do just that. From artisan jewelry shops to charming galleries and boutiques, I knew she would find treasures that reflect St. Croix’s beauty and culture. I was eagerly curious to hear the wonderful local stores she patronized and the souvenirs and gifts she had chosen. As I had expected, she had a lovely shopping experience and found gifts for loved ones that are as unique as St Croix itself and will remind her of the meaningful time on the island. Here were her top picks:
1. From the Gecko – the T-shirts with the map of St. Croix on them as gifts for all her grandchildren.
2. Mitchell Larson Studio – a beautiful handmade fused glass plate as a keepsake gift for family.
3. Riddims – music from Bill Bass and Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights which is a great way to add Crucian vibe to her holiday.
4. Cultured Naturals – wonderful body butter in different tropical scents as gifts for her friends and herself.
5. Many Hands – a mystery gift for us which we will open on Christmas. This time of year one must be nice, not naughty!
Holiday shopping is fun, especially when you buy from our wonderful shops or at holiday events! You are not only buying something very special, but supporting Crucians. Your purchase can make a difference to that shop owner or artist. Buy local! Season’s Greetings!
Dec 8, 2025 | Reports
Warm tropical greetings, we are Chris and Christie Powers, your St Croix Realtor team! We are pleased to share the latest sales data, inventory, and days on market for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market. In the month of November, we saw strong opportunities, steady Buyer demand, and inventory is growing. Here is few quick highlights about November’s data:
- There were 23 new home listings and 9 homes sold on island. From January through November 2025, there were 141 homes sold.
- There were 20 new condo listings and 9 condos sold on island. From January through November 2025, there were 103 homes sold.
Download the Coldwell Banker St Croix real estate market reports for each category: Homes & Condos, Condos, Homes, and Land to see all the details!
We are Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and have the experience and local knowledge to help you in every step of the process. We will help you narrow down neighborhoods based on your priorities. Whether you are searching for a starter home or a forever home, we will also advise you on the market trends in your desired neighborhoods. Let us help you find your dream home. Contact Chris and Christie! Luxury real estate, residential real estate, condominiums, and more — contact us here.
Click on links below to access the reports:
Homes & Condos November 2025 Report
Homes – November 2025 Report
Condo – November 2025 Report
Land – November 2025 Report
Note: The average sales price and the average days on market could be skewed greatly by only one sale or because of the small number of sales
Nov 26, 2025 | QA
Leading up to the holiday season, we meet many people who are interested in giving back to the St Croix community by donating to non-profits on St Croix. Some who are new in the territory sometimes ask us, “where do we start?” There are many non-profits that do important work in our local community. We suggest you think about the causes that are meaningful for you, then research organizations that work in that area and the impact they make.
If you would like to gift funds to a non-profit this holiday season and are looking for suggestions, here are some organizations which would welcome your monetary gift to help people and animals. It’s the gift that keeps on giving!:
St. Croix Foundation 340-773-9898
My Brother’s Table 340-772-3663 or 340-778-0520
Light House Mission 340-773-3551
Lion’s Haven
Luthern Social Services 340-772-0589
St. Croix Animal Welfare Shelter 340-778-1650
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