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SWINWOOD in Nassau

Available on request

The brief

The reason to consider it.

Just off highly sought-after West Bay Street and only a short 3-minute stroll to the beach, this 9,724 sq. ft. single-family lot sits within an intimate gated community of only six lots. With elevations of over 50 feet, this property offers the perfect opportunity to design a home with a custom rooftop terrace capturing stunning ocean views and refreshing island breezes. Within walking distance of a variety of restaurants, cafes, and local hotspots along West Bay Street, this location offers added convenience. Boat enthusiasts will love having a public boat ramp just one minute away, giving quick access to the waters of The Bahamas for fishing and ocean adventures. This peaceful and private community is also just an 8-minute drive to Lynden Pindling International Airport. A prime setting to create the ideal retreat or full-time residence.

Last confirmed

Type
Land
Land
9,774 ft²

What this listing includes

  • Ocean view
  • On-site security
  • Gated community
  • Beach access

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

Who bears the transfer cost is market practice, not law