We are excited to see the VIPA Board has approved millions in airport upgrades and coastal protection work In St Croix Source’s recent article (read it here),
The article reports that on St. Croix, the VIPA board approved work for airfield maintenance, removing rubber buildup and refreshing runway markings at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, to ensure continued safe operations. For St. Thomas, the board authorized funding for the final design of a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) station at Cyril E. King Airport. This approval allows the project to move forward to detailed design and engineering so construction can proceed. In addition, the board approved a contract for professional services to complete an environmental assessment and prepare a design-build package for shoreline stabilization at Cyril E. King Airport.
What caught our eye was the reporting from Preston Beyer, director of engineering, in regards to significant capital commitments for the region! St. Thomas–St. John District has obligated under active construction projects is $96,473,727.97 and the total cost the Engineering Department in the St. Croix District has obligated under active construction projects is $44,595,111.01.
VIPA also shared that tourism infrastructure remains a key focus and mentioned an introductory meeting with Seaborne Airlines as the “beginning of a collaborative relationship to support air service operations and strengthen connectivity for the Virgin Islands.” Seaborne Airlines was bought over this year and the new owners has been rebuilding its fleet and its reputation, starting with a new Twin Otter aircraft and plans to add more, what company President and CEO Darrell Richardson called “a resurrection” of the Virgin Islands’ only seaplane carrier. To read the article about Seabourne’s ‘resurrection’ under new owner and prioritizing expanded services, check out the US Daily News article here.
Greetings, we are Chris and Christie Powers, your St Croix Realtor team! We are happy to share the latest sales data, inventory, and days on market for the St. Croix, USVI real estate market. Here is few quick highlights about October’s data:
There were 16 new home listings and 14 homes sold on island. From January through October, 131 homes were sold.
There were only 5 new condo listings and 6 condos sold on island. From January through October, 94 condos were 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.
St Croix homes can offer a unique blend of classic island charm and unexpected luxury. Whether it’s a hillside estate with sea views or a double lot home, St Croix homes can suit different lifestyles and personal needs. An experienced real estate agent will be able to help Buyers find the perfect place to call home on island. Very few neighborhoods on St Croix were developed by the same build, so you will find varied floor plans, layouts, and lot sizes. St Croix homes offer a wide range of features which will suit different lifestyles, personal needs, and budgets. Some of those features are common, some are unusual.
Here are the most common features you will find in homes on St Croix:
Pool
Generator
Stainless steel appliances
Walk-in closet
Built-in bookcases
Home office space
Vaulted ceilings
Apartment
Garage or carport
Off street parking
Water filtration system
Beautiful outdoor spaces
Lush landscaping
Fruit trees
Fenced yard
Gas grill
Electric gate
Garden shed
Some features are uncommon and found at only a small number of houses on St Croix. Here are some examples:
Tennis court
Sugar mill
Elevator
Beach access
Workshop
Hot tub or spa
Fountain
Koi pond
Tray ceilings
Interior archways
Kitchen pass through
Private dock
Reverse osmosis plant
Wine cellar
Game room
Gym
Dive equipment room
Water sports storage room
Sculpture
Heated pool
Solar panels with Tesla batteries
Refrigerator drawers
Chef’s kitchen
Farm sink
Wet bar
Pool table
Ping pong table
Danish brick interior or exterior walls
Surveillance equipment, video and/or audio
Historic cannon
Mural
Separate guest cottage
Gray water system
Well
Outdoor shower
Mosaic tile mural
Pocket doors
Nano wall glass doors
Ice maker
Outdoor kitchen
Choosing the island home and lifestyle on St Croix comes down to more than just the number of bedrooms, baths, location, and view. Most of St Croix homes are truly unique. There are features that are fairly common and some that are rarely seen. If you need an experienced real estate professional to help you navigate the process, contact us!
For more information about condo features, visit our recent newsletter on the topic here.
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Justin Dunnavant is an archaeologist and Assistant Professor of Anthropology at UCLA. His current research in the US Virgin Islands investigates the relationship between ecology and enslavement in the former Danish West Indies. He recently wrote an article about Maroon settlements on St Croix, USVI. In 1733, the Danish West India-Guinea Company purchased St. Croix from France and quickly expanded the island’s sugar and cotton production. Dunnavant said “but the Danes were never able to fully control the island — or the enslaved. By the end of the 1700s, nearly 1,400 people – more than 10% of the enslaved population — successfully escaped captivity.”
According to Danish records, Maronberg, there was a community of escaped slaves, known as Maroons, in the northwest mountain ranges of the island. Researchers like Dunnavant is trying to shed light on the mystery — where is Maronberg? He further shared that, “For a long time now, a large number of [escaped slaves] have established themselves on lofty Maroon Hill in the mountains toward the west end of the island [of St. Croix]. … They are there protected by the impenetrable bush and by their own wariness.”
Researchers are using new technology to see 300 years into the past and try to uncover the location of Maronberg, a community that successfully hid from the Danes during their occupation. By trying to locate these sites, archaeologists are working towards honoring a legacy and help us understand more about the Maroons who turned a rugged landscape into a sanctuary for freedom.
Read the full article on the St Croix Source here.
We also recommend you reading the Op-Ed piece on St Croix Source written by Professor Olasse Davis’ decades-long effort to preserve Maroon Country on St. Croix as part of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Territorial Parks system which is now a reality, click here to view.
Photo by Olasee Davisfeaturing the Maroon Hole, a difficult cliff below Maroon Ridge, where runaway slaves hid.
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals announced the official dates for the 2025–26 St. Croix Crucian Christmas Festival. From December 26, 2025, through January 3, 2026, the territory will be celebrating this annual holiday tradition and highlight the best of Crucian culture through music, food, parades, and community spirit.
Announcement:
“This year’s celebration is themed “Timeless Traditions in Every Mix,” and will feature signature events such as the Princess and Miss St. Croix Pageants, Calypso Monarch, Soca Monarch, Food Fair, and one of the Caribbean’s most exciting J’ouvert mornings. The festivities will culminate with vibrant parades in Christiansted, the Children’s Parade on January 2 and the always anticipated Adults Parade on January 3. Fireworks at Last Lap Village Night will close out the season in a stunning, sparkling fashion.“
For more information, please see the full press release here.
USVI Festivals – STX Poster 2025-26 with Schedule (PRNewsfoto/U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism)
