Transfer Day 2009

Today people across the United States Virgin Islands will celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the transfer of the Virgin Islands from Denmark to the United States.  Each year, March 31st is recognized as Transfer Day. It marks the day in 1917 when the Danish West Indies were formally ceded to the United States and officially […]

“EAST END POINT”


“EAST END POINT” -  The eastern most point of St. John is now for sale.   This estate sized lot is over 5 acres and has several almost flat building sites and unlimited views to the British Virgins from Tortola to Virgin Gorda, Fallen Jerusalem, Salt Cooper, Ginger, Peter and Norman Islands.  Located within “THE POINT […]

CZM Says ‘No’ to Mandahl Development

 by Ananta Pancham, The St John Source
     March 26, 2009 — While only half filled with people, the Lockhart Elementary School auditorium reverberated with cheers and applause Thursday night after the St. Thomas Coastal Zone Management Committee shot down a proposal for a large-scale marina and housing development in Estate Mandahl.
The long-awaited decision […]

“Fish Beach” - New Luxury Vacation Villa

“Fish Beach” - This brand new Mediterranean style two bedroom luxury pool villa is located in Cocoloba Beach Estates, an intimate and private waterfront neighborhood with community beach parcel and dock bordering the National Park near Reef Bay, yet near all the amenities of Cruz Bay. Villa features premium finishes including travertine floors, […]

“Bella Vista” - a St. John “Best Buy”

“Bella Vista” is a spacious mountain retreat with spectacular views of picturesque Coral Bay and the British Virgin Islands. Luxurious decorating, tasteful art, natural wood work, tile and hardwood floors create a stunning, yet comfortable interior in this very special island home.  Truly a St. John Real Estate “Best Buy”.
Of the 134 […]

St. John is receiving some much needed rain this afternoon.  Not much yet but we are hoping for more.  See what Cruz Bay looks like this afternoon on the St. John Spice webcam:
http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/caribbean-web-cams/cruz-bay-webcam.shtml

CRUZ BAY ROUNDABOUT

Work continues on the new roundabout in Cruz Bay just down the hill from Islandia Real Estates offices. The intersection has new lanes coming from Centerline Road which is easing some of the congestion from the construction.  So far the project is ahead of schedule and disruption of traffic flow has been minimal.  Good job […]

Featured Property for March 20th

CHOCO CRUZ is a fabulous and successful vacation villa
located on Maria Bluff, offering stunning views of St. Thomas
and Pillsbury Sound. Featuring spacious decks and a large pool,
there is one bedroom on the main level and two bedrooms,
set off the pool on the lower level. […]

One Unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day

The closing on our home was scheduled to take place on Wednesday the 18th and technically it did. But… the signing took place on Tuesday amid a flurry of nervousness and frenetic activity. The buyers of our home, former co-worker Christy Collins and her husband Todd Beaty (of Woody’s) were expecting their first baby. Naturally […]

Crime Fighters

John Walsh arrived on St. Thomas to film for part of his show America’s Most Wanted.  Oddly enough, my husband was on his flight down.  The show is featuring the fugitive suspected in the slaying of Baptiste’s brother as well as one other St. Thomas murder  at the Banana Split Bar involving 4 victims.  The […]

Heaven’s Half Acre

MLS# 08-42  Half acre parcel with water view of Coral Bay harbor. End of the road setting.  Downhill building site. Deeded beach access at nearby Johnson’s Bay. Priced to sell at $250,000.  Adjacent 1/2 acre parcel also available.  Owner very motivated - all offers welcome!
marty@islandiarealestate.com

CRUZ BAY HARBOR

I may be biased but having visited most islands in the Caribbean I still think Cruz Bay has the prettiest harbor of them all.  Next month I will sample 2 new islands - Tobago and Barbados.  If either can beat Cruz Bay for beauty and charm I will let you know.
Merry

Featured Property for March 14th 2009

 
$920,000
‘CASA DE PALMAS’-Comfortable West Indian style home with pool & spa, nice water and sunset views, easy access on quiet dead end road, paved circular driveway, established landscaping […]

Climbing the Walls

We listed our home in January thinking it would take a year or so to sell but, to our surprise it is due to close next week. Sunday was my friend and former colleague Beth’s birthday, and our last chance for a pool party. We smoked a turkey and invited friends over for a pot-luck […]

VOYAGES BUILDING ON SALE

    
The Voyages Building in Coral Bay needs a new owner - soon.  The Seller will seriously consider all reasonable offers.  The current list price is $2.6M.  See a video clip taken when the restaurant was in full operation at:  http://www.islandiarealestate.com/tours.cfm?attributes.mlsid=06-544
A brief description:
VOYAGES BUILDING is  a two story mixed use Commercial/Residential Building containing a total floor area […]