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4-bedroom house in Happy Now, Abaco

Available on request

The brief

The reason to consider it.

Welcome to Happy Now, a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom island retreat designed for comfort and the ultimate boating lifestyle. Built in 2004 and renovated in 2014 and 2019, this home blends modern amenities with island charm. Inside, you’ll find elegant marble countertops, Mexican tile flooring, and spacious living areas ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Fully furnished and move-in ready, the property features a 19,000-gallon water system and a 20kw diesel generator for self-sufficiency. Outdoors, the private dock offers direct access for boats, making it perfect for boaters and fishermen. Located on the desirable south end of Lubbers Quarters, the dock provides quick access to world-class fishing, just a 5-minute boat ride to White Sound and a 10-minute ride to Hope Town, with easy access to nearby restaurants and vibrant island culture.

Year built
2004
Type
House
Land
13,067 ft²
Interior
Available on request

What this listing includes

  • Dock or mooring
  • Furnished
  • Garden

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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