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Contents Farchette & Hanley St. Croix Real Estate
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Letter from Chris St. Croix: Still a Great Investment!
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On The Cover
Condominiums
Estate Clairmont is a
Home Ownership Just Got Easier!
lovingly restored home incorporated around a
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Get to Know Us
1758 old stone windmill
Our Real Estate Agents Up Close.
and ruins. Is currently available for purchase,
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Residential Listings Find a House for Every Budget.
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Q and A Why St. Croix Should be Your Choice Too!
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Land Listings Get a Piece of the Rock!
The word is out. . . St. Croix is on its way to becoming “The Next Great Place”. Dave Herndon, Editor, Caribbean Travel & Life, writes, “. . . our cuisine correspondent Rich Rubin alerted us that something was cooking on St. Croix. He wrote about a ‘sense shared by many Crucians that it’s about to become one of the next hip Caribbean destinations.’ When we sent veteran travel journalist Laura Kelly to investigate further . . ., she, too, came back with a major crush on an island that’s escaped many travelers’ notice. ‘It’s got the same kind of energy South Beach had when I moved there in 1986,’ she says. ‘It’s a place that’s been down on its luck but feels like it’s ready to take off.’ Resort developers seem to agree, she reports, and are eager to funnel hundreds of millions of dollars into this U.S. Virgin Island.”
For a subscription to Caribbean Travel & Life visit them at: www.CARIBBEANTRAVELMAG.com
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Welcome Home Letter From Chris
St. Croix: still a great investment! These are tough economic times that we face, but I’m certain things will simmer down and the bottom is near. But let’s face it, right now, you want to know if buying St. Croix (STX) real estate is a good investment. Here is the easy answer: Yes! The reasons for that answer are worth pointing out: • Property values on STX never over-inflated. • STX had limited exposure to “subprime” lending. As a result, we do not see oversupply caused by excessive foreclosures. • The general mood in the financial world and the depressed attitude of many property owners creates opportunity for investors looking to buy at the “bottom”. • Real estate investments are tangible assets. So, while your 401K’s or stock portfolios may have plummeted in value, at least with real estate, you have a tangible usable asset. • STX has several slated major developments . . . even if only one of them comes to fruition, the upside impact for STX is very large; if all of them happen the upside is exponential. Having lived 32 of my 42 years on STX, and having lived overseas twice and traveled much of the world, there is still no place I’d rather be. St. Croix’s tightly knit community, fantastic weather, easy living, and a laid back attitude make for the perfect place to live, not just exist. So kick back, mix yourself a Cruzan Gold and Coke and ponder your next investment. Give any one of our agents a call today for more information and personal professional assistance with your next real estate move. Ask about our automated emailing system which will keep you constantly informed about what’s available on St. Croix. And have a fantastic and prosperous 2009!
Sincerely,
Chris Hanley
Principal Broker/Owner Farchette & Hanley Real Estate
In keeping with our Going Green article, this year St. Croix Real Estate has gone online! View our magazine at www.buystcroix.com. Just playing our part in preserving our environment!
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C l o s e To H o m e
Condominiums... Home Ownership Just Got Easier! ave you ever thought that property ownership was too much responsibility? Well, in today’s fast paced environment our lives have become far more hurried and hectic. There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to fit in cutting the grass, cleaning the pool, or negotiating property insurance. I read recently that women today carry the same amount of stress on a daily basis that sent the wives of the 1950’s to the therapist’s couch. If this all hits very close to home in your life, maybe you should consider the benefits of condominium ownership.
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Sharing the responsibility, as well as the cost of the exterior maintenance of your home may be just the answer that busy buyers have been searching for. Maintenance fees vary greatly from one condo complex to another, and inevitably every buyer asks, “Why are your condo fees so high?” The short answer is that the cost of windstorm insurance in the Virgin Islands often contributes to the majority of the expense. However, after analyzing all the components of the average condo association fee, you may be surprised to find that you will spend as much (and sometimes more) on those same expenses for a house.
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ST. CROIX REAL ESTATE:
VILLA MADELEINE This complex, located on the east end of St. Croix, offers the feel of true Caribbean living with classic West Indian architecture. The wonderful interior floor plan is complemented outside with lush landscaping and a private pool at each unit. Enjoy your privacy as you relax by your private pool, or drive just minutes to a number of restaurants or beaches. Please contact your F&H Realtor® for the most recent and accurate information on these and other current listings.
PROPERTY DETAILS MLS# 08-434 07-1141 07-1413 08-1324 08-838 08-505 08-1639 08-316
Unit # 5 35 34 28 9 41 31 20
Units for Sale Bed Bath 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Price $375,000 $419,900 $445,000 $465,000 $490,000 $499,000 $510,000 $510,000
Area: East End "B" Amenities: Private Pools, Tennis, Gated entrance, On-site maintenance Maintenance Fee: $860 per month includes Insurance View: North side villas: Ocean, Buck Island, Yacht Club. South side villas: Ocean, Divi Resort
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CARAMBOLA VILLAS Saman Villas, Sweet Lime Village, Sweet Lime Villas Our luxury resort villas bring you the best of the Caribbean while providing all of the comforts of home. From the 18 Hole Robert Trent Jones top rated golf course, pools, clay court tennis to the nearby white sandy beaches, you’ll find plenty of fun in the sun at Carambola Villas. There are three communities lining the Carambola golf course that comprise this unique property: Saman Villas, Sweet Lime Villas and Sweet Lime Village. Each is nestled in a valley at the edge of the rainforest on the north side of St. Croix and each has its own unique floor plan and style. Saman Villas community has two styles of villas. Most of the villas border the Carambola Golf Course and all have spectacular views of the grounds. Enjoy your afternoon sitting by the centrally located Saman pool, or relax on your private patio and watch the golfers on the course. Sweet Lime Village is comprised of detached single-family homes offering three floor plans. There is a community pool for these owners positioned amongst the units. Sweet Lime Villas is a collection of ten tropical garden villas tucked into the landscape in the 9th fairway of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Carambola. There are detached and semi detached villas available in four different floor plans. These owners have access to the nearby Carambola Community pool nestled amid beautiful ruins. Units for Sale MLS# Unit # Bed Bath Price 08-1322 1801 2 2 $298,500 07-309 201 2 2 $299,000 08-646 1301 2 2 $300,000 08-1043 B 2 2 $292,500 07-1788 G 3 3 $635,000 08-71 Villa A 3 3.5 $695,000 07-1632 28 2 2 $479,000 08-269 20 2 2 $548,500 07-989 40 3 3 $565,000 08-92 17 3 3 $595,000
All interior finishes on Saman & Sweet Lime Villas vary as each is individually owned. Contact the Carambola Office at: 340.773.4665 • 800.964.9755 www.CarambolaVillas.com • info@carambolavillas.com
Stop into the Farchette & Hanley Real Estate Office at the Carambola Golf Course for information on these and other Carambola properties. We can help you with rentals or sales of any available villa. Ask us about the availability of lots and residences in any of the Carambola Developments.
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QUESTA VERDE Enjoy the privacy of your condominium or join friends at the poolside cabana on the weekends at your home in Questa Verde Condominiums. The complex’s central location in Estate Hermon Hill, just minutes from both downtown Christiansted and Sunny Isle Shopping Center, enables you to quickly complete any errand. Many condos offer views to the North over the harbor while others have South and Westerly views. Please contact your F&H Realtor® for the most recent and accurate information on these and other current listings.
PROPERTY DETAILS MLS# 07-789 08-715
Unit # H46 D21
Units for Sale Bed Bath 2 1 2 2
Price $169,000 $199,000
Area: Company Quarter Amenities: On-site manager, Pool and Cabana, Gated Entrance Maintenance Fee: $450-$550 per month includes insurance View: Sea and South Shore
ST. CROIX REAL ESTATE:
PELICAN COVE This beachfront complex is located on the North shore, two miles from downtown Christiansted. Situated on one of the best beaches on St. Croix, it offers true beach front living in paradise. Walk next door to a popular restaurant or sit on your private balcony to take in the views. Please contact your F&H Realtor® for the most recent and accurate information on these and other current listings.
PROPERTY DETAILS MLS# 06-1101 08-978 08-1026 08-261
Unit # 105 A102 A301 302
Units for Sale Bed Bath 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 3
Price $299,000 $333,500 $359,000 $449,000
Area: Company Quarter Amenities: Sandy Beach, Tennis, On-site maintenance, Pool Maintenance Fee: $1200-$1500 per month includes Insurance View: Sea
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Among the Danish buildings of Christiansted are the studios and galleries of gifted individuals. These artists take their island lives and island homes as inspiration for the creation of their art, and the result is an explosive collaboration of creativity on display as a feast for the eyes. Welcome to Art Thursday!
On the second Thursday of each month, the galleries in downtown Christiansted welcome you as their guest as you stroll through the streets. Families, friends and art enthusiasts enjoy this pseudo happy hour while taking in the amazing talent this island has to offer. Add a nice glass of wine, your favorite hors d’oeuvres and the result is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. “Everyone has a great time, even the kids – we’ve had as many as 200 people in our gallery”, said Ted Davis, photographer and co-owner of D&D Studio located on Company Street. “People are free to roam Christiansted town and gallery-hop. There is a great vibe in the air and it feels like one big party”. And art is abundant, not just in the form of paintings but photography, sculptures, jewelry, unique gifts and more. Crucian Gold, located on Strand Street, is a well established jeweler who creates unique pieces in gold and silver. Strolling down Queen Cross Street, Yellow House Gallery provides a showplace for paintings with a colorful, light-hearted look at life on St. Croix as well as masks and jewelry. At Maufé Gallery on Company Street, you can find works in a diverse range of styles and media. And these are just a few examples of the wonderful diversity available at this great event. So come out with an air of adventure and the family, and be prepared to have a great time while seeing how talented your neighbors are! For more information visit us online at www.ArtThursday.com
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COLONY COVE These beachfront units sit on one of St. Croix’s prime white sandy beaches. Located just minutes from Christiansted and all shopping conveniences, Colony Cove is perfectly situated for vacation living or full time residency. Enjoy all the amenities that this complex has to offer. Please contact your F&H RealtorŽ for the most recent and accurate information on these and other current listings.
PROPERTY DETAILS MLS# 07-736 08-54 08-194 08-1418 08-111 07-664
Unit # G6 104 204B 205 202 202C
Units for Sale Bed Bath 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Area: Company Quarter Amenities: Sandy Beach, Pool, Tennis Maintenance Fee: $1000 includes Insurance View: Sea
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Condominiums MLS #: 08-1483 Price: $365,000 ADR: F 13 Coakley Bay Bed: 3 Bath: 2 MLS #: 08-1206 Price: $95,000 ADR: 54 Vista Mar Bed: 1 Bath: 1 MLS #: 07-1892 Price: $299,000 ADR: A100 Harbour Beach Bed: 1 Bath: 1 MLS #: 07-753 Price: $83,900 ADR: 36 Long Reef Bed: 1 Bath: 1
ST. CROIX REAL ESTATE:
Carden Beach These beachfront condominiums are the most prime units offered in St. Croix. They truly offer “mainland luxury, island style”. They feature a superb East end location with a seaside dock, Buck Island views and a gated entrance. Please contact your F&H Realtor® for the most recent and accurate information on these and other current listings.
PROPERTY DETAILS MLS# 07-1079 08-1793 08-640
Unit # 511 522 411
Units for Sale Bed Bath 3 2.5 2 2 3 2
Price $598,645 $699,000 $995,000
Area: East End Quarter “B” Amenities: Sandy Beach, Dock, Pool, Tennis Maintenance Fee: $1200 includes Insurance View: Sea and Buck Island
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Condominiums MLS #: 08-1121 Price: $84,000 ADR: 32 Long Reef Bed: 1 Bath: 1 MLS #: 07-752 Price: $86,900 ADR: 35 Long Reef Bed: 1 Bath: 1 MLS #: 08-528 Price: $199,900 ADR: 110 Schooner Bay Bed: 2 Bath: 2
Candle Reef II
Carambola Saman Villas
Carambola Sweet Lime Villas
Carambola Sweet Lime Village
Carden Beach
Carlton
Coakley Bay
Colony Cove
Coral Princess
Cruzan Princess
Fort Augusta
Gentle Winds
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St. Croix By The Sea Enjoy the feeling of “cliffside” living in this waterfront condominium complex. Take in the ocean views during the day, while gazing at the twinkling lights of Christiansted at night from your private balcony. This gated complex is located just minutes from downtown Christiansted as well as several popular restaurants and shops. Please contact your F&H Realtor® for the most recent and accurate information on these and other current listings.
PROPERTY DETAILS MLS# 08-912 08-1304
Units for Sale Bed Bath 1 1 1 1
Unit # 128 131
Price $191,000 $206,000
Area: Queen’s Quarter Amenities: On-site management, Pool Maintenance Fee: $700-$825 per month includes Insurance
Little Reef
Long Reef
Maison de Poincy
Mill Harbour
Pelican Cove
Southgate Plantation
Questa Verde
Schooner Bay
Southgate Courtyard
St. Croix by the Sea
Sugar Beach
Sunset Beach
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View: Ocean, Buck Island, Christiansted
Approximate Monthly Fees for the condominiums listed are subject to change at any time. Some of the fees listed include windstorm insurance, while other complexes are self insured. Further, fees within a complex may vary based on unit size. Please ask your Realtor® or the condominium association for the most up to date financial information.
Condominium Reference Guide Contact F&H at: 340.773.4665 • 800.964.9755 • www.BuyStCroix.com • info@buystcroix.com
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Luxury Condos Starting at $845,000 and
Private Villas Starting at $1,272,000. Exclusive 27-acre Caribbean waterfront community final phase! Only five exquisite condominiums remaining. A select few private villa homes with pool and garage are available. Finest craftsmanship, personalized luxurious options, uncomparable serenity in a gated community, and a sea view your friends will envy. On St. Croix’s East End, a magnificent waterfront retreat like no other in the Caribbean!
Enjoy the Amenities of the Carden Beach Community I Outdoor Pool I Complete Stand-by Power I Tennis Facility I Caribbean Beachfront I Beautiful Landscaping I Gated Community I Full Time On Site Security
www.CardenBeach.com 340.773.9333
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Get to know us
Our Family CHRIS HANLEY www.ChrisHanley.com What brought you to St. Croix? After having lived overseas as an “Air Force Brat”, I was happy when my parents settled here in 1978. I left for college for four years and after graduation, I promptly moved back to join the family real estate business. What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? The ocean! It is the most beautiful and crystal clear ocean they will ever swim in. How are you “Green”? I installed a wind generator and a solar hot water system at my home and I use high efficiency appliances and light bulbs. Years in Real Estate Business? 20
Eldon Lambert www.EldonLambert.com What brought you to St. Croix? I made St. Croix my home in 1980 following an opportunity to teach in the public school system. What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? People who visit St. Croix for a vacation don’t always get the opportunity to experience the warmth of the Crucian people and the wonderful mix of cultures and history that is so prevalent here. How are you “Green”? Having a 10 year old son who is “environmentally sophisticated’, my wife and I are continually adapting to a ‘greener’ lifestyle. We run my office in a more ‘paperless’ manner and carry trash bags to the beach for cleanup whenever we go. Years in Real Estate Business? 30 (combination of real estate sales and appraisals)
WARD DAVOL www.WardDavol.com What brought you to St. Croix? Family originally, then the love for the most beautiful place in paradise. Oh, great people too!!! What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? That it is safe, in spite of what the taxi drivers in St. Thomas tell their fares, that it is a residential island where people make friends that they retain forever not just for
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months and that it is the most beautiful place in the United States. How are you “Green”? I recycle, pick up trash by the side of the road so that someone else doesn't have to, heat my water with solar energy, but could do lots more. Years in Real Estate Business? 32
CYNTHIA TAYLOR www.CynthiaTaylorstx.com What brought you to St. Croix? After living on several other islands, I found that it was important and more comfortable to own property on an Island that is under the US flag. Although it is "laid back", it still has all the conveniences of mainland
KELLI BARTON www.KelliBarton.com What brought you to St. Croix? Needed a slower paced, less stressed lifestyle where we could feel like we are on vacation every single day! What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? Should not miss Frederiksted beaches at sundown, hopefully catching sight of the infamous green flash! How are you “Green”? We use solar panels to charge our batteries for electrical power on our boat; we use eco friendly products, reusable bags at stores with our purchases, and we recycle aluminum cans. Years in Real Estate Business? 10
DAVID FEDELES www.Fedeles.com What brought you to St. Croix? I decided to ‘check out of corporate life’ after a successful career and put it to work for myself…and I always loved the islands after visiting many times! What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? St. Croix has a great diversity of cultures, natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere… don’t miss the local restaurants as all have their own particular style…and flavor! How are you “Green”? At home, we use solar hot water, turn off fans and lights not being used, we grow our own herbs and have many fruit trees. At work, I encourage “green” living with customers and clients, particularly those building new homes! Years in Real Estate Business? 22
living. What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? A trip around the island, especially to outlying areas, many of which are protected, such as Point Udall and the rain forest remind us that this island will never be overgrown like so many of the other islands. How are you “Green”? Condo living somewhat limits the scope of being “greener” at home, but I still use canvas shopping bags and limit electric and gas usage. My goal is to build a small single family home that is completely “green”. Years in Real Estate Business? I started in the early ‘70’s.
DAVE CARR www.DaveCarr.vi What brought you to St. Croix? I first visited St. Croix to visit a friend on spring break after a particularly nasty Midwestern winter. I concluded that anything North of the Tropic of Cancer was essentially unfit for human habitation most of the year. I moved here permanently a few months later. What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? Many visitors miss experiencing the local perspective. How are you “Green”? I was instrumental in the creation of Clairmont Territorial Park and am currently advising on the initial property acquisition for the Maroon Sanctuary Park. Years in Real Estate Business? 25
JACK CAPPIELLO www.TeagueBayProperties.com What brought you to St. Croix? Of course the water with all of it's aqua marine colors and our near perfect temperatures, but more so the friendly people and mostly a different pace of life. What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not
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miss? Learn a little of the history and don't miss a Buck Island tour. How are you “Green”? When printing I frequently use both sides of the paper. The water heater at home is turned on only when necessary. I drive less and more responsibly. I encourage clients to use solar, wind power and other conservation methods when possible. Years in Real Estate Business? 24
KAREN POATES www.RealEstateOnStCroix.com What brought you to St. Croix? At the time we married in St. Thomas in 1999, Ken proposed that we move to an island and I said yes. After many travels to other island destinations, we came upon St. Croix on a cruise in 2002 and I fell in love with the island instantly. We finally moved here in 2005 and have no desire to live stateside over paradise. What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? The weather, the tropical beauty, and the friendly islanders. How are you “Green”? We live our home life in open air space and use very little electric, and conserve on waste water. Years in Real Estate Business? 8
KEN POATES www.RealEstateOnStCroix.com What brought you to St. Croix? We chose St. Croix because it is not only one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean, but also the friendliest, and the best residential island (best kept secret) of all of the islands. What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? Greeting others with Good Morning, Good Afternoon, or Good Night. The Cruzans have given their love of island life to all of us. How are you “Green”? I use CFL bulbs, power strips, hot water heater timers and lower thermostat temperatures. Of course, turn off the lights when not in use. Years in Real Estate Business? 10
RICK HILLYER www.BuyStCroix.com What brought you to St. Croix? Came for a visit August 1, 1971 - took a good look around and decided that if I could find employment, I"M STAYING!!! Been here ever since! What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? Day sail to Buck Island, Whim Great House Tour, St. George Botanical Gardens, Diamond Rum Distillery Tour How are you “Green”? Keep tires on car properly inflated and haul no excess weight in trunk; use energy efficient light bulbs; have timer on water heater, devoutly celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Years in Real Estate Business? 31
PATTI SCAFIDI www.PattiScafidiSTX.com What brought you to St. Croix? We sailed into St. Croix on our way home to New Orleans. We STAYED because St. Croix has great schools, friendly folk and a wonderful climate. What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? We are the ‘big island’, the least crowded, least expensive and the last and best vestige of American soil in the Caribbean. How are you “Green”? In so many ways, we recycle cans, we use rainwater and are conservative, but most importantly, to keep our power costs down, we utilize many solar panels at our house to take advantage of the Sunny Caribbean! Years in Real Estate Business? 5
JOEL URETA www.HomesOnStCroix.com What brought you to St. Croix? Luce women (actually, Maggie Luce. . . she is now my wife). What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? The great and varied musicians. How are you “Green”? I attempt to recycle as much as possible (especially electronics), reduce consumption, gray water system, solar hot water heater, ask sellers to
donate appliances and furnishings to Project SAL instead of the landfill. Years in Real Estate Business? 21
LAD CONCEPCION www.HomesInStCroix.com What brought you to St. Croix? I was born here and I’ve been all over the world, but when I come back home to St. Croix, I know that I am truly HOME! What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? We are the best Caribbean island under the American Flag. How are you “Green”? We recycle, we carpool when possible, and while I have a gas powered lawn mower I make a point of using the old fashioned manual mower with the rotating blades. Years in Real Estate Business? 13
RAY HATHAWAY www.IslandRay.com What brought you to St. Croix? Was going through, what you might call, a "midlife Crisis". I decided I needed a total change in lifestyle. What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? Getting to really know the people of St. Croix. How are you “Green”? I try to combine driving errands to cut gas consumption and fuel emissions. Years in Real Estate Business? 28
Jan Hanley www.janhanley.com What brought you to St. Croix? We came on vacation and decided that we would stay for a year…one year turned 31! What do people need to know about St. Croix that they should not miss? The historical sites. St. Croix is full of history from east to west, and you should take time to discover it. How are you “Green”? I’m carrying my own bags to the grocery store and we are big on recycling. Years in Real Estate Business? 31
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And the winner is……..You! If you were one of the 1,200 people who purchased priceless tickets to the Taste of St. Croix, consider yourself beyond lucky. Tickets to this event are in such hot demand, that they sell out in a manner of minutes every year. “From the first day, the service community as well as the residents of St. Croix have wholeheartedly supported this event,” said Katherine Pugliese, co-founder of The Taste of St. Croix. “Kelly and I believe that St. Croix has a fantastic range of culinary diversity, from Caribbean and International cuisine to perfection of local dishes and good ‘ol home cooking”. The Taste of St. Croix was born out of the desire to highlight the best in cuisine that St. Croix has to offer. Two local restaurateurs, Kelly Odom of Tutto Bene and Katherine Pugliese, formerly of Bacchus Restaurant, knew of the rich and multi- cultural culinary talents locally. They decided to create a showcase where these talents could be highlighted and celebrated. And what a celebration! What was once a one-day event has grown into a multi-day food extravaganza, with a range of events to choose from to include prominent chefs and vintners. Now it’s known as the St. Croix Food and Wine Experience. This year alone you can choose to attend several ‘Cork & Fork’ dinners, drink your weight in wine at ‘Wine in the Warehouse’, become educated at the ‘Wine Symposium’ or 18
make your insides delight in a host of restaurant dinners. And if you miss any of these, there is always the anchor event itself, The Taste of St. Croix. “The first year, we were very happy with the results and the participation,” said Katherine. “We even had a bonus – we managed to raise some funds! That is how our partnership with the St. Croix Foundation grew. We admired their administrative skills as well as their involvement in community revitalization projects and found them and their causes to be very deserving of the proceeds.’ The St. Croix Foundation was honored to be chosen as a partner. “The Foundation has always been committed to building strong partnerships in order to address the critical social and economic challenges facing our islands,” said Deanna James, Chief Operations Officer of the foundation. “The most visible examples of our work include the revitalization of Sunday Market Square, in addition to our very popular Scrape, Paint, Rejuvenate Program, which assists property owners in downtown Christiansted with preserving the façade of their buildings. More recently, we have earmarked a percentage of the funds raised for educational initiatives that help to combat illiteracy on St. Croix. So think of this event as eating and drinking for a great cause!” As for Katherine and Kelly, they see this event as just growing in stature. “We would love it if the outcome of this event presented an opportunity for national recognition for
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its many participants,” said Katherine. “We have so much talent here on this island, and we continue to hear visitors repeat this sentiment over and over again. This is also a way to interest all St. Croix residents to consider entering the service industry. We currently fund the VI Culinary Team’s efforts and also summer programs for adults and youths 14-19 as well. The summer programs are classes geared towards people just entering the industry or presently employed in it. In 2007, we had 16 graduates and in 2008 we had 18. Businesses now tell us that our graduates go to the top of their hiring list, so the positive impact of these courses is really validated with statements like this. So where will you be every April? I don’t know about you, but I’ll be at the St. Croix Food and Wine Experience getting a Taste of St. Croix! For more information go to www.TasteOfStCroix.com
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Estate Clairmont This historic sugar mill estate has been featured on the cover of Architectural Digest. With its breathtaking vistas, historic charm and perfectly appointed interior design, this estate has been the backdrop for numerous fashion photographers, as well as nature enthusiasts. It is truly a unique and magnificent property, offered now with the home and nearly 100 acres of gorgeous waterfront property. Located on St. Croix’s north shore, this dramatic home has a private setting high on a hill overlooking the Caribbean Sea and adjacent Virgin Islands. This rare Caribbean jewel consists of 5,393 square feet for the main residence and 800 square feet for the quaint cottage. Entertain in true island splendor while enjoying the pristine sparkling pool and courtyard that look to the sea. Imagine strolling from your house down to the sea through its rambling hills and lush valley, past the pond and grazing cattle and wander along your very own Caribbean shorefront! Estate Clairmont is an exceptional offering, and has established its own place in St. Croix history! MLS#: 08-1648 Address: Various Clairmont NB Price: $14,900,000 Bed: 6 Bath: 5.5
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Luxurious 1.05 Acre Waterfront Property 5 Bedroom, 5.5 Baths 2 Jacuzzi Tubs Solid Wood Carved Doors Italian Marble Floors Gourmet Island Kitchen Granite Countertops 18’ Granite Bar Cathedral Ceilings Hand-Carved Mexican Shellstone Columns Hurricane Resistant Windows and Doors True Infinity Pool 90,000 Gallon Cistern 60KW Generator Two Garages
Miramar This luxurious property is set on private Solitude Point with panoramic views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea and beautiful Buck Island. The main house, consisting of 11,000 square feet, is elegant in every detail. Custom shellstone columns and crystal chandeliers compliment the soft palette of the Italian marble floors. The 2,400 square foot living room is anchored by an 18’ granite bar from which you can enjoy the views out the window to the ocean. The kitchen is a gourmet chef’s dream with Wolf appliances and lots of entertaining space for your guests. The palatial outdoor living area is dominated by the true infinity pool. This property is a rare find! MLS#: 07-230 Address: 23 Solitude EB Price: $4,900,000 Bed: 5 Bath: 5.5
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Teague Bay This spectacular Maggie Hill property offers four separate bedroom suites, a den and a one-bedroom apartment, There is central air in all bedroom suites, tumbled marble floors throughout and a solid concrete exterior with Danish Brick accents, large pool and sundeck with gazebo covered outdoor dining gallery as well as a gallery off the second story master suite. Other features include a lectranator for the pool, ultraviolet system for water, cypress ceilings in the dining room and den as well as fabulous 360°views from this 400 foot knolltop location. MLS#: 08-1308 Address: 5G Teague Bay EB Price: $3,750,000 Bed: 4 Bath: 5.5
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3 Acre Estate 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment Fully Furnished Large Pool Private setting Incredible 360° Views Mature Landscaping
Getting On The Rock So you know that St. Croix is one of the US Virgin Islands, and you even found out that it’s in the Caribbean Sea. So how do you get here? Easily, that’s how! American Airlines and American Eagle have direct daily flights from San Juan, PR and Miami, FL. Delta Air Lines provides weekly service from Atlanta, GA and US Airways provides weekly service from Charlotte, NC. If you are flying in from the Caribbean, Seaborne Airlines services Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (US and British). Cape Air also provides services from San Juan, PR and St. Thomas, VI. Or fly charter with Bohlke International Airways. No matter how you fly in, you’ll be happy once you are here! 24
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Constitution Hill Enjoy your privacy at this luxurious 8+ acre estate. The property's lush gardens and mature trees as well as the size of the property make this a unique listing. A total of three houses in all, the main house is recently remodeled with a gourmet kitchen, coral stone walls and cathedral ceilings. Located next to the pool is a one bedroom pool cabana. There is a separate two bedroom guest house. This is a perfect executive retreat. MLS#: 06-1774 Address: 1A,4A,5B Constitution Hill CO Price: $2,500,000 Bed: 6 Bath: 6.5
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Cotton Valley This is truly one of the finest beachfront houses on the market today! This brand new house sits on 300 feet of white sandy beach! Features include cathedral ceilings, covered gallery, professional landscaping, garage and 27kw generator. The house is being sold fully furnished . . . you just need your toothbrush and a bathing suit! MLS#: 08-1691 Address: 2B Cotton Valley EB Price: $2,390,000 Bed: 3 Bath: 3
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south shore views! Featuring gourmet kitchen, large living area, master bathroom Jacuzzi, spacious bedrooms, gazebo, potting room, two car garage, gated entrance. . . The list goes on and on! This property would make a great villa rental for the second home buyer. MLS#: 08-883 Address: 39 South Slob EB Price: $1,690,000 Bed: 5 Bath: 4.5
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Enjoy unobstructed views from this spectacular home atop a two acre ridge top parcel. Recently renovated to perfection, this property features Mexican tile floors, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, custom French doors and wood accents, spacious great room, outdoor dining poolside, double sinks and showers in master bath and workshop below. MLS#: 08-1672 Address: 127 & 128 Catherine's Hope EB Price: $1,650,000 Bed: 4 Bath: 3
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This is a historic Victorian town home located on sandy swim able beach. The main building consists of three stories and a landscaped, walled courtyard with three additional cottages. The property was recently painted and almost completely renovated. This is a favorite with local artists, as it is one of the most photographed and painted buildings on the island. It is truly a trophy property worth seeing. MLS#: 04-1578 Address: 40A, 41A & Strand Street FR Price: $1,500,000 Bed: 8 Bath: 10
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St. Croix at a glance Quarters
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The island is divided into ten “quarters” referred to as East End A (EA), East End B (EB), Christiansted (CH), Company (CO), Queen (QU), Northside A (NA), Northside B (NB), Kingshill (KI), Prince (PR), West End (WE). Use this information to locate the general area of the island in which the property is located.
Each quarter is further divided into “estates”. Once you find the quarter in which the property is located, you can more easily zero in on the estate name.
Finally, estates are divided into plots of land. You will not find such detail on this map, but your experienced F&H Realtor® will easily be able to guide you to any property on St. Croix.
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Shoys M This is a custom built home with a pool in an
exclusive gated community. Featuring sea views from every room, 5-zone central A/C, granite kitchen, cherry cabinets, marble accents in baths, well on property, R/O system, garage and storage below, and a UV filter system. All of this and just a short walk to the beach! MLS#: 08-1825 Address: 159 Anna's Hope EA Price: $1,375,000 Bed: 3 Bath: 3
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This luxurious mountain top estate sits on a full acre of prime land and is located adjacent to the Contessa's Castle. Recently upgraded, this home has views that boggle the mind. From the pool and patio, you look onto the Caribbean Sea and down the coastline. This property would make a superb vacation rental or a great primary residence. MLS#: 07-1919 Address: 19A & 22 South Slob EB Price: $1,250,000 Bed: 4 Bath: 4
Carambola M Every room of this Hibiscus Point mansion looks to
the sea! Elegantly designed, it has a fabulous gourmet kitchen, zoned A/C, marble floors, large master bath and garage. All this home needs is you! Located just minutes from world class golf and the Carambola Resort, Hibiscus Point offers you the best of Carambola Living. MLS#: 08-810 Address: 11 Hibiscus Point NB Price: $1,250,000 Bed: 3 Bath: 3.5
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Located in prestigious, gated Estate Shoys, this gorgeous custom-finished home sits high on a hill in the Shoys neighborhood. Remodeled with the finest materials and finishes, it also has a guest apartment, office, pool, accordion shutters, generator, and beautiful sea views. Everything in place for a seamless move-in... MLS#: 08-1629 Address: 125 Anna's Hope EA Price: $1,250,000 Bed: 4 Bath: 4.5
La Vallee M This luxurious waterfront villa is within walking
distance to Cane Bay beach. Built in 2001, this home features dual master bedroom suites with sea views, split A/C's, 14x12 heated pool and 6-person hot tub, covered terrace, gated entrance, alarm system, generator, wireless internet, ceiling fans in all rooms, hand-painted murals...this is the perfect vacation rental property or private island getaway! MLS#: 05-1635 Address: 121 I La Vallee NB Price: $1,195,000 Bed: 4 Bath: 2
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This South shore waterfront home offers solid concrete construction, brick patio, open kitchen, accordion hurricane shutters & large windows to soak in the views! This property would make the perfect executive retreat or vacation villa. MLS#: 07-1757 Address: 31C & 31D Great Pond EA Price: $995,000 Bed: 3 Bath: 3.5
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This very private ridge top home is an island landmark . . . built for Maureen O'Hara by aviator Husband Charles Blair. You can enjoy breathtaking views and breezes over Christiansted Harbor and South Shore. Designed by John McDonald, a protĂŠgĂŠ of Frank LLoyd Wright, the house features fabulous architecture with lovely gallery to connect the East and West Towers. MLS#: 08-1065 Address: 52 Hermon Hill CO Price: $995,000 Bed: 5 Bath: 4
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This unique home in exclusive Ginger Hills has undergone extensive renovations to the kitchen, living room and dining room, including Japanese pebble floors, Balinese wood accents, bamboo ceilings, builtin Chinese chests in bedrooms and split A/C's. The pool sundeck has also been tiled with Japanese pebbles. Other amenities include a large 2 acre plot with fruit trees and a separate apartment for guests. MLS#: 08-179 Address: 12 Ginger Hills PR Price: $985,000 Bed: 4 Bath: 5
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Go Green overlooking Salt River! This brand new home plus apartment is almost completely solar powered. The property features cypress ceilings, Spanish cedar windows, Corian countertops, stainless appliances, a 6.5KW generator, non-skid porcelain tile on exterior gallery. The workshop space below is wired and plumbed for a two bedroom suite. You can enjoy Salt River Marina and sea views from this fantastic property. MLS#: 08-1252 Address: 55 Salt River NB Price: $850,000 Bed: 2 Bath: 2
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Presently a Bed and Breakfast, this home includes five separate units with kitchens and baths. Amenities include city water, city sewer, gated property and sweeping ocean views. What more could you ask for? MLS#: 08-183 Address: 3D,3E St. John QU Price: $849,250 Bed: 8 Bath: 8
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Enjoy breathtaking views of Salt River from this spectacular home in Judith's Fancy! With a fresh paint job to the entire exterior, this spacious home is in "move in" condition. Amenities include a pool and spacious two bedroom downstairs apartment and a successful track record as a rental villa. MLS#: 08-1733 Address: 132 Judith's Fancy QU Price: $845,000 Bed: 5 Bath: 3
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charming waterfront home. Featuring a step-saver kitchen, screened porch, battery back up electrical system and a 1000 foot long wrap gallery. This is what Caribbean living is all about! MLS#: 08-745 Address: 2BA Prosperity WE Price: $839,000 Bed: 2 Bath: 2
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This large, East end home is located on a prime white sand beach. Interior is stripped and new owners can use their imagination to finish to their specs. The downstairs apartment is livable while you finish the main house. The two adjacent waterfront plots are also listed for sale to create an impressive 400 feet of water frontage. This is a great fixer upper deal! MLS#: 08-1642 Address: 11A Turner's Hole EB Price: $825,000 Bed: 3 Bath: 3
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This gorgeous Caribbean villa is loaded with CHARM! Nestled high on a hillside overlooking the world, this incredibly well built home is island living at its very best. Lush tropical foliage abound, paved access, comfortable pool, lots of patio and decking, a handy guest apartment below, air conditioning, new kitchen and baths. This is a must see! MLS#: 07-1506 Address: 117-B Hermon Hill CO Price: $765,000 Bed: 2 Bath: 2.5
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This property has great income potential . . . take advantage of living in one of the two bedroom units and rent out the additional two units. Come see this clean, well constructed, ideally located home close to hospital and North Shore Road. With sea views, fruit trees, work shed, ample parking and curb appeal, you can't go wrong with this property. MLS#: 08-796 Address: 88 La Grande Princess CO Price: $499,000 Bed: 5 Bath: 3
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This is an immaculate home offered fully furnished. Property includes a new granite kitchen, screened in porch, gorgeous landscaping, new fenced in yard, A/C's in bedrooms, drip irrigation, circular driveway, 6.5 KW generator, storage shed, great East End residential neighborhood with views to South shore and free garbage pick-up too! MLS#: 08-559 Address: 46 Union & Mt. Wash EA Price: $459,000 Bed: 3 Bath: 2
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If you enjoy peace and quiet, this wonderful family home is for you. Located in an established neighborhood within walking distance of the beach, this property just needs the final construction finishes and you can live like a king. MLS#: 08-1811 Address: 43-F La Vallee NB Price: $382,000 Bed: 3 Bath: 2
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This is a partially built structure on Hermon Hill, with building plans and permits already in place for a beautiful Caribbean home! Fabulous views of both the north and south shores, Christiansted town and harbor. Finish it to your own specs for a custom home. MLS#: 08-1438 Address: 92 Hermon Hill CO Price: $289,000 Bed: 0 Bath: 0
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Are you looking for a quality investment home in a super location? Then this is the property for you. Live in one unit while you enjoy the additional income of the other unit. This property offers many bonuses: large family room, extra storage, superior location near UVI. Call today. MLS#: 07-369 Address: 47 of 15 V.I. Corp Lands PR Price: $289,000 Bed: 6 Bath: 4
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This property already has the cistern in place and the plans are included in the sale. You can finish to their specs or customize to your own. Owner financing will be considered. MLS#: 08-1042 Address: 12A Hospital Street CH Price: $275,000 Bed: 8 Bath: 4
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This property is the ultimate investment. Located near UVI, the Educational Complex, the Agriculture Department, and just minutes from Melvin Evans Highway, this duplex is in high demand for renters. Live in one side and rent the other to subsidize your mortgage. Don't miss out on this opportunity...call today. MLS#: 07-378 Address: 4 of 15 V.I. Corp Lands PR Price: $249,000 Bed: 4 Bath: 2
You will enjoy your address almost as much as you will enjoy living in this sprawling home. You will never feel cramped in this spacious floor plan with room for privacy and entertaining. Sit on your front porch and enjoy this peaceful neighborhood. MLS#: 07-651 Address: 42 Catherine's Rest CO Price: $200,000 Bed: 4 Bath: 2
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This house has been totally remodeled. It has excellent quality finishes and the security of a concrete roof. Featuring new kitchen cabinetry plus all new electrical and plumbing fixtures throughout the home. Even the roughed-in plumbing and electrical lines are new. A must see property for the family. MLS#: 08-1078 Address: 10 Stoney Ground WE Price: $239,000 Bed: 4 Bath: 2
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Businesses and Leaseholds For Sale This successful 65-seat restaurant and bar has been a long-standing institution in Christiansted since 1982! The sale includes all equipment and furnishings and lease options through 2019! The pub cellar-like atmosphere is full of Danish charm! It is fully equipped and the step-saver kitchen makes food prep much easier. The financials are available to qualified buyers after a site inspection. MLS#: 06-1392 Name: Bombay Club Price: $225,000 You want to go into business? Owners are leaving island and are ready to deal. This business has brought them a profit each year since they opened seven years ago. The sweet soap and scent factory and store could be expanded. This business is absolutely turn key. . . ownership of the website www.SoapsAndScentsVI.com is included with the sale and the seller is willing to train a new owner. MLS#: 08-1315 Name: Soaps and Scents Price: $50,000 This is an excellent east end business establishment. It is a cash cow and it is the only gas station on St. Croix’s east end. Smokey's Service Corp includes a gas station, convenience store and restaurant/deli. You can purchase the business and leasehold separately for $150,000, or with the fee simple real estate for a total of $895,000 (mls 07-776). This is a terrific buy in a great location. MLS#: 07-774 Name: Smokeys Service Corp. Price: $150,000 MLS#: 07-776 ADDR: 85 B Solitude EB East End 'B' Price: $895,000 Mailboxes, etc.! Own a successful and profitable franchise. This is a well established turn key business with an excellent location in the busy Sunny Isle shopping area. There is ample parking and an established customer base. MLS#: 08-162 Name: Mailboxes, Etc. Price: $214,500
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This is a fabulous opportunity to walk in and take over one of the most successful restaurants on the island. Cultured Pelican is well know for it’s succulent Italian cuisine and has a loyal following of residents and visitors alike. It is located across from the ocean with one of the best unobstructed views of Buck Island, and is nestled between 100 condominium units at Coakley Bay Condominiums. There are also an additional 40 condominium units across the street. The “built in” clientele doesn’t get any better than this! MLS#: 08-735 Name: Cultured Pelican Price: $225,000 Anna’s Café is an award winning coffee shop and restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating and rave reviews in Caribbean Travel & Life and the New York Times. Located in Gallows Bay, this is a proven 15 year money maker (formerly Morning Glory). There is an excellent lease and an extremely clean, smooth operation. Serving breakfast, lunch, baked goods, espresso beverages and private brand coffee. All fixtures, furniture and inventory included in sale price. MLS#: 08-1166 Name: Anna’s Café Price: $295,000
Fee Simple Properties For Sale This 14 unit apartment building is a cash cow! All units are studios except for two 1 bedroom units. The owner charges competitive rental rates and as a result has consistently solid occupancy with responsible tenants. Many units have gorgeous Buck Island and sea views. The main building has a concrete roof. This is an excellent investment opportunity. MLS#: 07-1197 ADDR: 22 Golden Rock CO Price: $695,000
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This is a great building located just 200 yards from the Fort in Christiansted's historic district. Architectural renditions and the designs for a four story office building with parking are available for buyer's review. The property is being sold 'as is'. The seller is offering some owner financing to qualified buyers!
Harbor. Near full occupancy, the rental income for this property will easily justify a higher asking price. Owners have relocated and are motivated to make a deal. MLS#: 08-1025 ADDR: 17 Church Street CH Christiansted Price: $2,600,000 This property consists of two buildings and three apartments located just one block up from Company Street. The front building with street frontage is currently occupied by Blue Angel Laundry. All of the apartments are on month-tomonth leases.
MLS#: 08-1448 ADDR: 6A Hospital Street CH Christiansted Price: $895,000 Live in Paradise and make money too! Presently a Bed and Breakfast, this 3 Bedroom 2 bath home includes five separate units with kitchens and baths. The property is gated and has city water and city sewer. Enjoy the sweeping views from the property yourself or rent out the units and bring in several thousand dollars each month.
MLS#: 06-1843 ADDR: 36AB & 37ABC Queen Cross CH Christiansted Price: $299,000 This is a mixed business and residential use property that sits on a corner location with frontage on Market and Queen Streets near to rejuvenated Times Square Business District. Plot 11 is a two story masonry building with mixed business use down and (2) two bedroom apartments upstairs. Plot 12 is a one story wood frame unique West Indian 'Row House'.
MLS#: 08-185 ADDR: 3D,3E St. John QU Price: $849,250 This building is a total of 18,000 square feet of commercial space. The property is a solid concrete two story building, located on one of St. Croix’s busiest roads, just a few minutes from downtown Christiansted. The zoning allows for a multitude of uses and it is currently occupied by retail businesses as well as warehousing. The second floor is perfectly suited for business office space. There is ample parking, city water, large cisterns and ocean views.
MLS#: 07-1000 ADDR: 11 & 12 Market Street CH Christiansted Price: $265,000 This is 14+ acres of centrally located commercial land near to developed and steady growth neighborhoods and primary centers of shopping, health, education and employment. This is a high traffic area with visibility along Queen Mary Highway (Rt.70). The environmental site assessment is available to buyers.
MLS#: 08-1662 ADDR: 4A Orange Grove CO Company Price: $1,900,000 This listing is truly spectacular. . . it is a 26,000 square foot, four story Danish brick building. It is located adjacent to Fort Christiansvern and the Scale House along Christiansted’s historic waterfront district. Most of the building overlooks Christiansted
MLS#: 08-982 ADDR: 304-A,etal Barren Spot QU Select quarter Price: $2,380,000
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Kermit the Frog said it best – “It’s not easy being green”. Green is the new black, except this color is not a fad. Do I want to be greener? Yes! Do I want to help save our planet? Absolutely!! Do I have to sacrifice my lifestyle and grow compost in my backyard? Yikes! How hard is this? Relax. Being green today is a lot easier than you (and Kermit) think. The good thing is that we have done some of your leg work for you: below are 5 easy steps you can take right now that will make a huge impact on our planet and save you $$, yet won’t drive you over the edge (like trying to find organically made clothing!). The great thing is that if you want to get more aggressive in your efforts, we have some great sources for you to check out, along with 5 more tips you can start doing right now. You’ll find that being green is not only right – it can be downright fashionable too! 50
1 - Change a Light Bulb Installing a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) is the quickest, easiest way to save energy -- and money. Good for You: Replace one 75-watt incandescent bulb with a 25-watt CFL and save up to $83 over the life of the bulb.
2 - Unplug Things That Glow Anything that has an LED (light emitting diode) that glows even after you turn it off continues to draw power (that you pay for). Your TV, cell phone charger, and printer are likely culprits. Unplug the offenders from wall sockets and plug them into power strips instead. When you leave a room, flip the strip switch to cut the flow of electricity. Good for You: Unplug appliances and electronics that glow and you could save $200 a year.
3 - Recycle Your Electronics Americans tossed out a whopping 5.5 billion pounds of electronics -- TVs, stereos, cell phones, and computers -- in 2005, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The result? Millions of pounds of chemicals and heavy metals ended up in the ground even though it's easier than ever to recycle electronics. Good for You: The VI Waste Management Authority accepts ewaste quarterly every February, May, August and November. Contact them at 712-4963 or view their schedule online at www.viwma.org/ewastecollectionsched.aspx .
4 - Support Local Farmers If your food could talk, it would tell quite a tale. Typical grocery store produce travels nearly 3,500 miles before it ends up on your plate. All this traveling burns fossil fuels and results in carbon emissions -- a fancy term for pollution. Buying from local farmers means you're not only getting the freshest food possible, you're saving energy. Good for You: Purchase food from the local farmers market, from stands on the street or visit established small local farms. It’s fresh, it’s green and your $$’s help to keep them in business!
5 - Look for the Label When it's time to replace a household appliance, choose a product with an Energy Star label. Sponsored by the EPA and the Department of Energy, the Energy Star program rates products from light bulbs to kitchen appliances. Energy Star labels guarantee that products are energy-efficient. For example, a battery charger labeled with the Energy Star logo will use 35 percent less energy than a standard one. You may even be eligible for a tax credit when you purchase an Energy Star product. Get more information at www.energystar.gov and locally at www.vienergy.org (click on the Rebates menu tab). Good for You: A household with Energy Star products uses about 30 percent less energy than the average household -- an annual savings of about $570.
Upgrade to Going Green 2.0! 1 - Use reusable shopping bags
2 - Bring your own cup (BYOC) Take a cup of Joe every morning? Hang around the water cooler often? Buy a metal cup or a sturdy, reusable plastic cup (made from some percentage of post consumer recycled content) and lower your consumption of paper and plastic. An effort this small will go a long way!
3 - Cut down on paper towel use Here is an easy challenge. Instead of paper towels for cleaning around the house and other chores, buy micro fiber towels that can be washed and reused. They absorb large amounts of liquids, and come in sizes from small to extra large. Also, try cutting up old t-shirts to be used as rags or using cloth napkins at the dinner table.
4 - Do full loads only Whenever you wash just a few clothes or dishes at a time rather than waiting for a full load to accumulate, you're wasting water, power, and money. Most of the energy consumed by washers goes toward heating the water -- about 90% in the clothes washer and 80% in the dishwasher. Combining half-loads, choosing short cycles, and using cold or warm rather than hot water in the clothes washer racks up savings. Good for You: Wash two fewer loads of clothes and one fewer load of dishes a week and save up to 4,500 gallons of water a year.
5 - Use smart hot water Have a water heater at home? Make sure it’s on a timer to maximize its use and to save money too! If you can, change your water heater to a solar powered unit or to a tank less water heater. Tank Less Water Heaters heat water directly without the use of a storage tank. Therefore, they avoid the standby heat losses associated with storage water heaters. Make the investment now, and save money for the life of your home!
Quick Green 1-2-3 1. Don't use the "temp boost" feature on your dishwasher and don't us the "heated dry" cycle. Let the dishes "air dry". 2. Install a hot water heater timer. Create a shower schedule that works for your family and save money! 3. Avoid using the hot water setting on your washing machine. You’ll save money by not heating the water AND you’ll extend the life of your clothing too!
Easy Green Websites www.bhg.com Easy tips you can do in your everyday life! See Living Green under Home Improvement tab. www.thedailygreen.com revolution!
The consumer’s guide to the green
www.thegreenguide.com Shop, Save & Conserve!
National Geographic’s guide on how to
www.usvircd.org Our local guide to greening St. Croix! Click on the ”Going Green on St. Croix” tab.
When going to the grocery store, carry your own eco-friendly or cloth bags with you. Plastic is one of the least biodegradable materials and has an average lifespan of 1000 years. Wow! Good for You: Save oil and/or trees. In the US, about 12 million barrels of oil and 14 million trees go to producing plastic and paper bags each year! Contact F&H at: 340.773.4665 • 800.964.9755 • www.BuyStCroix.com • info@buystcroix.com
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In The Know
Our Resident Expert Kerri Hanley Has the Answers
Why St. Croix
Having lived on St. Croix now for fifteen years and having worked in real estate for all of that time, I’ve been asked many questions about life on the island. BUT it always seems like there are two questions everyone is curious about . . . “What’s it like to live in paradise?” and “What made you choose St. Croix as your home?” So, here it goes . . . living in paradise. . . As with any place, you do tend to take your surroundings for granted - I never thought that the view of the Caribbean Sea would just fade into the background of my normal life. And as I sit here to write this, I am disappointed in myself for having let that happen. The fact is, I live in a place where I can look over the beauty of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean EVERYDAY that I wake up. I can walk through town and KNOW many of the people I pass and, most likely, we will greet each other with “Good Afternoon”. Sure, we don’t have the Mall of America, but Minnesota doesn’t have our sunny and warm weather. My children are experiencing something that few will ever experience . . . the familial feeling of growing up on and island. And years from now, they will remember some really amazing childhood memories from this little place. Now, as for the question, “What made me choose St. Croix as my home?” Well, everyone has a different “why did I move here” story. Ask anyone on St. Croix and you will hear everything from a wedding, a planned relocation or even a “It sounded like a nice place to live so I got on a plane and moved” story. My story starts with a spring break trip to St. Croix during my freshman year of college. After a few years of outrageous long distance bills, diligence in finishing my college degree, and much gray hair on my dad’s head, I drove my car to Florida and boarded a plane with a one way ticket to St. Croix. And as they say, “The rest is history. . .” Thinking back on my own arrival, my curiosity peaked and I hit the streets to ask others why they too chose St. Croix. Read on for the answers to our standard questions and enjoy the “stories” behind the people who choose to live on this beautiful island. . . What will your story be?
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How do I purchase property in the US Virgin Islands?
First, call your favorite F&H Broker. The Virgin Islands are a territory of the United States and as such you take and hold title with the same guarantees and Constitutional protections that you would anywhere within the United States. The loan process will be the same, but in most cases stateside banks will not loan on properties located in the Virgin Islands so you must use local banks or mortgage brokers to finance your purchase and the mortgage rates may be slightly higher.
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What taxes are associated with real estate in the Virgin Islands?
New property tax rates were established by the Virgin Islands government. They are as follows: Residential and Condominium 0.00377; Land 0.004946; Commercial
I was recruited for a job on St. Croix. I loved the island so much that I stayed! Nadene Landry, relocated from Boston, MA
The atmosphere and traditions give you a sense of belonging. Everyday you feel like you are a part of something bigger. The climate, the US Flag and Chris & Christiana Frorup, returned after college, began a family
the people all were a part in my decision to stay. Plus no winter clothing – sign me up! Kae Rensom, relocated from Indianapolis, IN
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I wanted to be the Dolphins swim coach. My family fell in love with the island and the deal was sealed!
Kevin Tyrrell, relocated from Boston, MA
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Should be Your Choice Too! 0.0071. At the time that you sell a property, a transfer stamp tax is levied and generally paid by the seller at closing. The rate ranges from 2% to 3.5% depending on the sales price.
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Is property insurance required?
Property insurance, including windstorm coverage, is required only if you have a mortgage on the property and normally costs about 2-3% of the replacement value of the property..
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What is the cost per square foot to build?
For quality construction from moderate to high end finishes, costs will range from $175 to $300+ per square foot.
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What are the medical facilities like on the island?
Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center is the main hospital on island with facilities such as emergency and medical/surgical units, hemodialysis, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric, cardiology, radiology, physical therapy and respiratory therapy services. There is a staff of very qualified Doctors in all specialties on call to serve.
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It’s the islands, mon! Due to the cost of importing goods, the cost of living in the Virgin Islands is higher than average costs in cities across the US mainland.
Kerri Hanley is co-owner with her husband Chris, of Farchette & Hanley Real Estate. She spends her time marketing the company and managing the office operations . Kerri holds a BS in Marketing from West Virginia University. Kerri and Chris enjoy living on St. Croix and playing in the ocean with their two children, Ethan and Olivia.
What schools are available?
There are public and private schools on island. Private and religious school tuitions are comparable to those you will find on the mainland. Government run schools are free.
I stay because it's beautiful, peaceful, quiet - a great place to raise a family.
I was born here; what
Nilsa Belardo-Rivera, born and raised on St. Croix
Deanna James, born Cruzan
can I say – It’s Home.
I feel connected here to my family, the culture and friends. It's home sweet home. Carmelo Rivera, relocated from Albany, NY "At a copy shop down the block, a woman sporting a fresh manicure speaks into a headset plugged into one of the rental computers. A deep tan line just below her ankles suggests a life recently lived in Topsiders. 'St. Croix,' she says loudly into her headset. 'We're in St. Croix. Saint Croix,' she repeats, elongating the words. Pause. 'We didn't know what it was either. Ham and Priscilla brought us over a few days ago, and it's just adorable.' Pause. 'The reason I'm calling, darling, is that we've decided to stay.'"
Anonymous, from Caribbean Travel and Life Article
I came here because I was offered a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I took it. Most people dream of living on an island, and now I do! Cindy Hedrick, relocated from West Virginia
How is the cost of living compared to stateside prices?
I like the community spirit and the fact that we do not lose sight of values, like greeting each other. These are the things that make us stay. Erica Williams, born and raised on St. Croix
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Get a Piece of the Rock! Finding land on St. Croix can be a frustrating task for the inexperienced. Unlike stateside, there are very few neighborhoods on the island where boundaries are easily identifiable and where views are predictable and consistent from one plot to the next. St. Croix’s beautiful hills not only give our land those much sought after ocean views, but also contribute to the uniqueness of each plot. And as such, you really do need the help of a professional F&H Realtor® to better understand topography and lot dimensions. To get started, your best bet is to contact one of our agents for some maps and general information, then rent a Jeep and drive around the island to become familiar with the various neighborhoods. Once you have zeroed in on a few areas of interest, your F&H Realtor® can narrow down the listings to those that best suit all of your search criteria. Land here is measured in US acres, and building lots are usually ¼ acre and up, with the most common lot size about ½ acre. Some areas have homeowners associations with annual
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153 Anna's Hope EA 2B North Star NB 4A Teagues Bay EB 19 Great Pond EA 87A Solitude EB Rem of 2A North Star NB 2A2 North Star NB 92 Hermon Hill CO 2F North Slob EB 108109 Eliza's Retreat EA 9 Wood Cottage EB 31A Great Pond EA 47A2 Great Pond EA 47 North Grapetree EB 47A1 Great Pond EA 6 Spring Garden CO 66 South Slob EB 88,89 & 90 Hermon Hill CO 11 Turner's Hole EB 11B Turner's Hole EB 144 Anna's Hope EA 134 Cotton Valley EB 29A North Slob EB 2AB North Grapetree EB 16B Judith's Fancy QU 57,61,61A Recovery Welcome EA Various Clairmont NB 5 Pearl QU 37,38 & 39 Prosperity NB 18,19,21, Golden Rock CO 2,2K,2L,2M North Slob EB 2 Golden Rock CO 2B Upper Love PR 5,6 Concordia QU 2-A North Star NB 16 & 24 Anna's Hope EA 304-A et al Barren Spot QU Remainder Estate Seven Hills EA Various Solitude EB 6, 83 & 56 Cotton Valley EB Cane Bay Plantation NB 29,117-119 Green Cay EA 3A Salt River NB 1 & 13 Coakley Bay EB Various Clairmont NB Various Cane Bay NB Rem. 2 Turner's Hole EB
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Dining - Entertainment - Shopping. . . Casino
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Before You Buy. . .
Appraisers
Divi Carina Bay Casino
Dunn Appraisal Services
773-PLAY
773-6666
www.carinabay.com
Thrilling gaming excitement, with high energy table games, live poker, slots and more!
Jewelry
Bacci Duty Free 773-5040
bacidutyfree@islands.vi
Purveyors of Fine Jewelry in the heart of Christiansted.
Sonya Ltd. 778-8605
www.sonyaltd.com
Home of the Original Hook Bracelet.
cruzan3333@hotmail.com
For all your Real Estate Appraisal needs.
Attorneys
Nichols Newman Logan and Grey, P.C. 773-3200
www.nnlglaw.com
Specializing in corporate, commercial tort, real estate, banking, economic development, labor, probate, estate planning and related litigation.
The McChain Nissman Law Group, LLC 719-0601
scot@mcchainlaw.com
Residential and Commercial closings, Probate and Real Estate Litigation.
Restaurants
Anything Goes Deli 773-2777
anythinggoesdeli@hotmail.com
Car Rentals
Centerline Car Rentals
Open Mon – Fri 8-4 for Breakfast and lunch, plus all your catering needs.
778-0540
Sand Castle on the Beach
Home Inspectors
772-1205
www.SandCastleOnTheBeach.com
Beachside Boutique Hotel designed to meet your vacation style.
www.ccrvi.com
Personalized, professional service with free pick up and returns.
Ashton Maintenance 690-9696
ashton66@gmail.com
Specializing in home maintenance and inspections.
Café Fresco 719-0126
jillydee89@yahoo.com
Serving lunch in a beautiful courtyard setting with on premise and off premise catering available.
Kendrick’s Restaurant 773-9199
stxchef@yahoo.com
Elegant dining in a courtyard setting on St. Croix for over 15 years.
Herold Inspection Services 277-1477
russ@inspectorherold.com
Residential and Commercial inspections. Top quality work the first time!
Insurance Companies
Inter-Ocean Insurance Agency 773-4600
www.interoceaninsurance.com
Meeting all your insurance needs for over 30 years!
No Bones Café 773-2128
chucksterr@gmail.com
Great stakes and cool A/C featuring Wednesday prime rib night. Serving M-S 11 to 9:30 PM!
Parrot’s Cove Bar + Grille 773-6782
www.parrotscoveusvi.com
Open 7 days a week 11AM – 2AM! Live Music + Late Nite menu. Trivia nights on Wednesday @ 7 PM.
Marshall & Sterling Insurance 773-2170
www.marshallsterling.com
Our people are your best insurance!
Mortgage Lending
Bank of St. Croix 773-8500 www.bankofstcroix.com Our service makes the difference!
www.BuyStCroix.com
www.BuyStCroix.com
For all your real estate needs.
For all your real estate needs.
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continued
772-6200
Schooner Bay Market Place www.firstbankvi.com
Together we can make your dreams a reality.
Schaffer Mortgage Corporation 778-4444
www.mtgbiz.biz
Our experienced staff make mortgages easy.
Pest Inspection & Treatment
American Pest Control 332-3492
K N O W
Dining - Entertainment - Shopping. . . c o n t i n u e d
Before You Buy. . .
First Bank
T O
www.pestbegone.com
773-3232
www.schoonerbaymarket.com
St. Croix’s only gourmet supermarket! Best Seafood, Meats & Deli. Catering & provisioning. We deliver.
Sharky’s Baitstand 719-9935
www.sharkeysstcroix.com
St. Croix’s premier Sports Bar & Grill.
The Bombay Club 773-1838
www.bombaystcroix.com
The best service for the most reasonable price.
Lunch & Dinner in A/C, Danish Townhouse in Downtown Christiansted.
Oliver Exterminating
The Case Place
773-1630
719-3167
oliverbugs@viaccess.net
The VI’s #1 Largest & Best in tent fumigation.
Real Estate Developers
Carden Beach Condominiums & Villas 773-9333
www.cardenbeach.com
www.visitstcroix.com
Serving Lunch and Dinner from 11AM. A/C and a fun atmosphere!
The Palms at Pelican Cove Hotel 718-8920
www.palmspelicancove.com
Open 7 days per week for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Mainland luxury island style!
Surveyors
Tutto Bene Restaurant 773-5229
GME Dospiva Land Surveyors 778-7474
www.tuttobenerestaurant.com
Great Italian Cuisine……. “Everything Good!”
bcwinne@aol.com
Full service surveying – As built, Boundary, Topography.
Survey Services 713-4555 www.surveyservicescompany.com Over 75 Years of Land Surveying Experience.
Plumbing
Irea Cole 772-4316 or 642-6126 Specializing in plumbing repairs, sewers, cistern cleaning and more!!
www.BuyStCroix.com
www.BuyStCroix.com
For all your real estate needs.
For all your real estate needs.
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After you Buy. . .
Home & Office Improvement Architecture
Lanio and Associates Architects Inc
continued
Sweet Lime Furnishings 719-6360
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Best prices & largest inventory of teak, mahogany and carved limestone.
Mark Hansen Design
Helping you achieve your dreams through design and experience.
713-7321
772-5904
www.rmdarchitect.com
Helping clients fabricate their visions through design.
Steven E. Hutchins Architects Inc. 778-8898
www.seharchitects.com
K N O W
After you Buy. . .
laniohd@islands.vi
Renee D’Adamo Architecture
T O
www.mhdvi.com
Mahogany Doors and Windows
Tile Guys 727-417-4300
www.tileguysvi.com
Granite, Marble, Travertine, Porcelain & Ceramic Tiles.
The Category 5 Floor
Award winning design since 1979.
www.Cat5Floors.com
Custom Cabinetry
Specializing in residential and commercial decorative concrete, tile removal and concrete countertops.
Armrey Industries
Twila Wilson & Associates
778-8313
778-4882
www.armrey.com
Crafting attractive, functional and affordable cabinetry since 1961.
www.TwilaWilson.com
Interior Design and Retail services.
Knight Kitchens
Vibha Hutchins Design
800-473-9128
778-8898
www.knightkitchens.com
Winner of 26 major Design Awards.
www.vibhahutchins.com
Member American Society of Interior Designers since 1990.
General Contractors
Home Remodeling
Dave Follman Contracting
Herold Inspection Services
771-8426
277-1477
New construction and renovations.
Mauriver Construction, Inc. 718-7752
mauriverco@yahoo.com
Residential/Commercial construction, general repairs & backhoe services.
Green Solutions for your Home
www.gogreenvi.com
The Intelligent Air-Conditioning System.
www.gogreenvi.com
Home solutions for a healthy planet.
OTL Mechanical Plumbing & HVAC 778-3156
www.gogreenvi.com
Serving the VI for over 17 years with professional technicians.
Solar Delivered 778-4266
www.solardelivered.com
Tomorrow’s energy solutions today!
Home Décor & Interior Design
Patalidis Designers 778-6500
Centerline Corporation 772-0030
centerlinecorp@surfvi.com
The best defense against foul weather!
Business World 718-7480
www.businessworldvi.com
If you need it for your office, we’ve got it for you!
Go Green 719-3783
Hurricane Shutters
Office Furniture & Supplies
Daikin A/C 719-3783
russ@inspectorherold.com
Remodeling kitchens and baths. Top quality work the first time!
www.PatalidisDesigners.com
Fine Furniture and Fabrics for the home and office since 1969.
Property Managers
St. Croix Property Management 718-RENT (7368) www.StCroixPropertyManagement.com Specializing in long-term management for both owners and tenants.
Repairs and Maintenance Landscapers
Ambrosia Gardens, LLC 626-2404
ambrosiagardens@gmail.com
Enhancing your home or business through exterior landscape design.
www.BuyStCroix.com
www.BuyStCroix.com
For all your real estate needs.
For all your real estate needs.
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Community Contacts
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After you Buy. . . continued
Community Organizations
Cruzan Gardens
AARP
713-2002
778-0700
American Red Cross
778-5104
The islands oldest and largest tropical nursery.
Boys & Girls Club of St. Croix
778-8990
Paint Supplies
Chamber of Commerce
773-1435
A to Z Paint Supply 718-7075
Emergency Contacts
www.cruzangardens.com
Paintman@islands.vi
Best Bloomin’ Paint in town.
Poison Control Center
800-222-1222
Police/Fire/Ambulance
911
Lisa’s Paint Shop
Juan F. Luis Hospital
778-6311
Martin Senour Paints and Nationwide Roof Coating.
US Coast Guard (EMERGENCY ONLY) 787-289-2040 VI Search and Rescue
773-7150
Coastal Zone Management (CZM) 773-1082 778-3346
nfnfnf@attglobal.net
Your Pool & Spa professionals!
Everyday Services Accounting Services
Department of Planning and Natural Resources
Pool Supplies & Service
773-5225 773-1082
Department of Finance
www.tmusvi.com
Poolworks
Government Offices Building Permits
332-1662
692-1273
David Johnson Accounting Services
Department of Public Works
773-1290
773-7510
Election System of the VI
773-1021
Payroll services, bookkeeping setup and training.
Energy Office
773-1082
James P. Sheets, CPA
Historic Preservation
773-1082
773-7510
Internal Revenue Bureau (IRB)
773-1040
Licensing and Consumer Affairs
773-2226
Full service accounting firm specializing in corporate and individual tax preparation.
National Park Service
773-1460
Airplane
Tax Assessor’s Office
773-6459
Seaborne Airlines 773-6442
Utilities
sdjvi88@hotmail.com
jpscpa@earthlink.net
www.seaborneairlines.com
Flying you with the TRUE power of two!
VI Water & Power Authority
773-2250
Shippers & Movers
Schools
Flemings Transport Company
Country Day School
778-9160
778-1974
www.stxcountryday.com
ftc@viaccess.net
Serving St. Croix since 1974.
Serving students from nursery through twelfth grade since 1964!
O’Neale’s Transport
St. Croix Montessori
Serving the islands since 1969.
692-2859
V.I. Cargo Services
www.stxmontessori.org
Education for Life.
778-1111
778-6331
www.oneales.com
www.vicargo.com
St. Mary’s School
Shipping stateside to St. Croix.
773-0117
Storage
www.hcccstx.org
Educating not just the mind but the heart!
The Good Hope School 772-0022
www.ghsvi.org
Over 40 years of Excellence in Education!
Seven Flags Storage 626-6814
www.SevenFlagsStorage.com
Offering the best rates for self storage on St. Croix – Climate controlled too!
www.BuyStCroix.com
www.BuyStCroix.com
For all your real estate needs.
For all your real estate needs.