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Old Fort Bay Real Estate

Old Fort Bay is a gated community at the western end of New Providence. In particular, Old Fort Bay real estate trades on water: canals, docks and the beach. In addition, the listings on this page show the current homes, estates and homesites for sale.

Explore The Old Fort Bay Market

The community grew around the ruins of an old fort. As a result, that fort now anchors the Old Fort Bay Club, the beach club at its centre. Dining, tennis and the beach are arranged around it. The canals are the organising fact of the community. In particular, most residences sit on the water, with dockage at home. Moreover, open sea is a few minutes' run from the dock. Buyers often compare Old Fort Bay with Lyford Cay, its older neighbour immediately east. They also weigh Albany to the south and Ocean Club Estates on Paradise Island. By contrast, Old Fort Bay suits buyers for whom the boat matters as much as the house. It is also a smaller, residential enclave, not a resort.

Where To Buy Within Old Fort Bay

The Old Fort Bay real estate offering divides into three settings. Canal-front homes form the body of the community. They sit on the waterways, with private docks. Furthermore, beachfront estates line the shore above the canals. These are the community's largest homes, set on the sand. Finally, homesites remain available on the canals and inside the gates. As a result, they are the most accessible entry into the enclave.

What Homes Cost Here

Pricing follows the water. In addition, homesites generally sit in the high six to low seven figures, depending on canal frontage. Canal-front homes trade in the single-digit millions. Beachfront estates command the top of the market and reach into eight figures. The listings on this page show current asking prices.

Buying In Old Fort Bay

The standard framework for buying property in The Bahamas applies in full. Buyers pay VAT on the conveyance, plus legal fees. Non-Bahamian buyers also register under the International Persons Landholding Act. Furthermore, ownership carries the homeowners' association's dues and standards. Membership of the Old Fort Bay Club is arranged separately, through the club, which publishes its details on its website. Rental use follows the association's rules. Those rules are confirmed for each property before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is Old Fort Bay?

Old Fort Bay sits at the western end of New Providence, immediately west of Lyford Cay. In addition, the airport is about twenty-five minutes by car. Downtown Nassau is about thirty-five minutes away. The community sits deliberately at the quiet end of the island.

Can International Buyers Purchase Property In Old Fort Bay?

Yes, on the same terms as Bahamian buyers. Registration under the International Persons Landholding Act applies where required. Ownership carries the community’s homeowners’ association dues and standards.

What Do Homes Cost Here?

Buyers should allow for VAT on the conveyance, legal fees and government registration. Moreover, the association’s dues sit on top of those costs. Homesites generally begin in the high six figures. Canal-front homes trade in the single-digit millions. Beachfront estates reach into eight figures. Current asking prices appear in the listings on this page.

Do Most Old Fort Bay Homes Have Dockage?

Most do. The community is organised around its canal system. Canal-front residences typically carry a private dock at the home. They also have direct access to open water. Beachfront estates and interior homesites are the exceptions. In particular, each listing on this page states its position.

Can I Rent My Old Fort Bay Home When I Am Away?

Rental use is governed by the homeowners’ association’s rules. Buyers should confirm the terms for the specific property before purchase. Our team can obtain them from the association.