If you've been glancing at your last property assessment and wondering if it still means anything, the short answer is: not really. Here's what the numbers are actually saying about our corner of Paradise right now.
Let's break it down by property type, because the two stories are pretty different.
The market for houses in St. Thomas is taking a breather. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $487,184, down about 1.37% from the previous period. The predicted market value comes in at $493,966, and that number is drifting slightly below the 3-month moving average of $502,459. So yes, we're seeing a modest pullback - but this is not a freefall.
What does that mean for us? It means buyers have a little more breathing room than they did a few months ago, and sellers need to price sharp if they want to move quickly.
The rental side of the equation still looks solid. Estimated rent comes in at $2,495 per month, with a rental yield of 5.65%. That is a strong return. If you've been sitting on a house here and wondering whether to rent it out, the math is working in your favour. Short-term rental potential through Airbnb is estimated at around $124 per month, with a neighbourhood Airbnb rank of 2 out of 8 in Paradise - that puts us near the top of the local leaderboard.
For context, nearby Topsail is predicted at $534,006 and Paradise proper at $512,736. St. Thomas comes in below both - which tells us there may still be upside here compared to our neighbours.
The condo picture needs a closer look. The average HonestDoor Price is $376,133, and that number has dropped 26.39% from the previous period. That is a significant move and worth paying attention to if you own a condo here. However - and this is important - the predicted market value tells a different story at $510,967, which is actually climbing above the 3-month moving average of $490,578. The recent price change sits at -4.21%, and the growth rank is 3 out of 8 in Paradise, still placing condos in the above-average tier locally.
Rental income for condos is estimated at $2,583 per month, with a yield of 3.82% - moderate, but not bad. Airbnb potential runs about $128 per month.
Here's the thing about government assessments - they are snapshots from the past. By the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved on. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time, pulling from actual sales data and current market signals. It is the real-world check on what your home is worth today, not what a government office calculated 12 to 18 months ago.
For St. Thomas homeowners specifically, this gap matters right now. With house values sitting near $487,000 and condo values showing some volatility, relying on a stale assessment to make a financial decision - whether that's selling, refinancing, or even just understanding your net worth - could cost you. Check your HonestDoor Price first. It takes about 30 seconds and it's free.
If you're a homeowner in St. Thomas and a summer sale is on your radar, here's the straight talk.
For house sellers - the window is still open, but it's not as wide as it was. Values are easing slightly, and buyers know it. Price your home based on the current HonestDoor Price, not last year's assessment, and not wishful thinking. The rental yield of 5.65% means investor buyers are still interested, which keeps demand from falling off a cliff.
For condo sellers - get your HonestDoor Price checked before you do anything else. The gap between the average HonestDoor Price and the predicted market value is unusually wide right now. That kind of spread means pricing strategy is everything. Come in too high and you'll sit. Come in right and you'll move.
Bottom line: St. Thomas holds a solid spot on the Paradise neighbourhood leaderboard - ranked 2nd for houses and 3rd for condos out of 8 comparable areas. We're not at the top, but we're not at the bottom either. This summer, the sellers who do their homework will be the ones who walk away happy.
st. thomas | paradise | september 2026This information is all based on our opinions based on the information available to us. Everyone's situation may be different and you should reach out to us for more personalized information.