14, 15 Crystal Gade, St. Thomas, 00802 (MLS# 20-816)

14, 15 Crystal Gade, St. Thomas, 00802

$1,445,000

Welcome to Smith's Fancy, a country setting in the city!

Gingerbread trrim and red galvanized roofs and eyebrow windows is iconic West Indian architecture

Smith's Fancy has mandering pathways throughout the property

2 small 1 bedroom apartments up and a huge 1 bedroom down in this building

wow vistas of town and harbor from Smith's Fancy

beautiful views from most tenant's apartments

Good off street parking for about 5 cars

Exterior of buildings with gingerbread trim

Graceful entrance with large trees and tropical foliage

Most apartments have great harbor views!

Custom Mahogany gate onto Crystal Gade provides foot access to town in minutes

Crystal Gade looking down hill. Shopping and work just a minute away

Large one bedroom apartment in stand alone building

Large one bedroom free standing apartment

town and harbor views are everywhere at Smiths Fancy

Lovely rooflines and views of town and harbor

Town and Harbor views from most every apartment

Lushly landscaped its' country living in the city

roof top views from Crystal Gade building

Gingerbread trim gives you the sense of place

Views of the azure Caribbean Sea from every vantage point

Building 3 is one apartment which was the B&B's bar back in the 50's

West Indian design features are everywhere at Smith's Fancy

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 26 Baths: 23 Square Footage: 15,583 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 26,136 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,445,000 List Date: 3/10/2021 Last Modified: 9/01/2024

Overview

Description

Smith's Fancy is an historic, iconic property in the town of Charlotte Amalie but in a bucolic setting with meandering pathways graced by towering mahogany and mango trees. During 1948-1962 it was one of the first guest houses on St. Thomas attracting fashion and design guests seeking respite from cold northern winters. Thereafter it became the long term apartment choice for those seeking a convenient in town location and walk to work and restaurants . Today there are 20 apartments in 6 buiuldings on 3 parcels of land totaling .60 acres. The town and harbor views are legendary along with the red roof tops and twinkling lights of town. The rent roll and almost nil vacancy rates are impressive. And Smith's Fancy has just undergone a major facelift in 2019 and early 2020 including

Supplements: new roofing, guttering, electrical and plumbing repairs, some interior upgrades and now they are just completing the exterior painting of all buildings. SEE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS LIST in documents This property is in the Opportunity Zone which offers some very attractive tax benefits. Click on document link for more information. Monthly Rent roll ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 20-816

LocationArea

Estate: Crystal Gade
Postal Code: 00802
Directions: Main Street to Reform Church Street go straight , stay to left of Community Center head straight up hill which is Long Path follow to the end and park. This is the upper entrance to the property. Or follow Crystal Gade to the Synagogue and right beside it you will see a locked gate marked Smith's Fancy. It will be unlocked if you have an appointment.

Contract Information

Begin Date: 2020-05-06
Unfinished Structure: No

General Property Description

Realtor.COM Type: Multi-Family
Lot Acres: 0.6
Approx. Sq Ft: 14583
Approx Total Property SqFt: 15583
SqFt - GLA Main House: 14583
Total Bedrooms: 26
Number of Bedrooms - Main House: 26
Total Bathrooms: 23
Sub Type: 5+ Multi Units
Taxes: 10037.4
Tax Year: 2019
Year Built: 1948
Furnished: Appliances Only
Water Front: No
Pool: No
Zoning: R-3
Stamp Tax: 50-50 Split

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2021-04-12
Sold Date: 2021-08-12
Intended Use: Other

Miscellaneous

General Condition: Good
PWD#: D9-3847-T87
Remodeled: 2020

Amenities

Other Amenity: multiple patios

More Information

Exterior

Color: varied
Gallery: several
Landscape: Mature
Off Street Parking: Yes
Storm Shutters: Wood

Appliance

Air Conditioning: Other
Dryer: 2
Fans: 5
Range: Electric
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: 2

Main House

Approx Interior SqFt - Main House: 14583
Approx Exterior SqFt - Main House: 1000

Unit Info

Individual Meters: wapa and water

Listing Info

Sign: Yes

Property Features

View: Harbor; Hillside; Neighborhood; Sea; South Amenities: Patio; Work Shop Flooring: Terrazzo; Tile; Wood Construction: Masonry; Mixed; Stone Roof: Fluid Applied; Pre-Fin Metal Fencing: Chain Link Water Source: Cistern Cistern: Common Road: Paved Terrain: Hillside Security: Gate; Grillwork