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3 bedroom Residence for sale

Available on request

The brief

The reason to consider it.

Situated within the private gated community of Shirley Slope in central Nassau, this historic three bedroom residence rests on an expansive 36,456 square foot hilltop lot overlooking Nassau’s Harbour and Atlantis Resort. Constructed in the early 1900s, the home showcases timeless Bahamian character and offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Nassau’s architectural heritage. The residence provides comfortable family living within a peaceful and secure residential enclave while benefiting from its convenient central location. The elevated setting enhances privacy and captures scenic island views, while the generous lot size offers excellent potential for outdoor living enhancements or future customization.

Last confirmed

Year built
1900
Type
Villa
Land
36,447 ft²

What this listing includes

  • On-site security
  • Gated community
  • Ocean view
  • Parking

What people say about Bahamas

Sources agree that foreigners can own Bahamian property outright and that an ordinary home purchase needs a registration filing through a Bahamian lawyer, not a discretionary permit.

  • Positive Foreign buyers mostly register rather than seek a permit; permit applies to large or commercial land
  • Mixed Closing costs are dominated by a 10% transfer VAT for foreign buyers, usually split with the seller, plus legal fees
  • Mixed Annual property tax is being reshaped in 2026 (new foreign owner-occupied category), and Bahamian realtors dispute fairness
  • Concern Vacant land owned by foreigners carries a notably heavier tax until built on

Read what people say, based on 14 sources

Cost of entry

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What completing costs

US dollars

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