The story of this market
The typical home in Coral Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands sells for about $912,500, or $522 per square foot.
Prices are down 9.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 10.91 days to sell, which is fast.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.1%
USA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Coral Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
The Coral Bay real estate market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, with median listing prices down nearly 10% year-over-year. Market activity remains constrained by limited inventory and the complexities of island development, as evidenced by the long-delayed progress of major infrastructure projects like the Summer's End Marina.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Coral Bay yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 9.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 11 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
Awaiting this reading — not graded.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
Covers a significant portion of St. John, providing protected beaches, hiking trails, and historical ruins that anchor the island's tourism appeal.
A long-debated and significant development project intended to provide expanded maritime infrastructure for the Coral Bay area.
Coral Bay is best suited for investors seeking vacation rental opportunities and buyers looking for a tranquil, community-oriented lifestyle away from the busier tourist hubs of St. John.
Transportation is primarily via private vehicle on winding island roads; there is no public transit system comparable to mainland standards.
Coral Bay serves as a quieter, nature-focused alternative to Cruz Bay, offering access to pristine beaches, hiking trails within the Virgin Islands National Park, and a local maritime culture.
The rental market is heavily influenced by seasonal tourism and the demand for furnished housing, with limited long-term inventory available for residents.
The local economy is primarily driven by tourism, hospitality, and maritime services, with ongoing debates regarding the balance between development and environmental preservation.
Development momentum is centered on long-delayed infrastructure projects, including the controversial Summer's End Marina, which recently cleared federal permitting hurdles.
Development is currently focused on the long-awaited Summer's End Marina project, which remains a focal point for local planning and environmental discourse.
The area is subject to tropical storm and hurricane risks, necessitating robust construction standards and comprehensive property insurance coverage.
Property insurance in the USVI is a critical factor for owners due to high exposure to hurricane-force winds and the resulting impact on premium costs.
Property taxation in the U.S. Virgin Islands is governed by territorial law, with assessments managed by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor; specific local exemptions or special district structures for Coral Bay are not determinable.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.