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The brief

The reason to consider it.

The northern section of the island comprising a total of approximately 81 acres is being sold as a development. Of the total of approximately 218 lots in this section of the island (Section 2) 56 lots were sold with 162 lots remaining. This island features many small hills between 30 – 45 feet with the highest point of 54 feet. There are a few small cove beaches and all of the waterfront lots are protected and would support docking.

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Land
3,527,721 ft²
Year built
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Property type
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What this listing includes

  • Dock or mooring
  • Beachfront
  • Ocean view

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

The asking price is not what it costs.

What completing costs

US dollars

Who bears the transfer cost is market practice, not law