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Port Royal Lots: Dry, Canal, and Beachfront

This South Bimini community's roughly 200 properties break down into three lot types: dry lots set back from the shore, canal lots with direct boat access, and beachfront lots facing the open sea. Lot size and frontage vary considerably from parcel to parcel. Occasionally a lot offers both canal and beach frontage at once — a rare combination on the island, and one of the strongest buys available here when it comes up.

Homes in Port Royal

Most homes here are built on stilts, a practical response to the island's flood risk that also creates usable space underneath for parking cars and golf carts — the standard way to get around Bimini. The elevated construction also adds some resilience against storm surge, a standard consideration for Bahamas real estate. Many homes lean colorful, with distinct paint schemes and design touches, and it's common for owners to give their homes water- or coastal-themed names. Some of the larger canal-front homes take on a villa-like feel, with more square footage and water access than a typical lot.

Lifestyle and Infrastructure

This part of South Bimini functions almost like its own small community — quiet, slow-paced, and especially well suited to boaters, since homes and lots along the canal come with their own dockage. Buyers here often value the deep sea fishing and boating lifestyle as much as the property itself. One practical detail buyers don't always expect: most homeowners rely on cisterns or storage tanks rather than centralized municipal supply, standard for this part of Bimini.

Port Royal Pricing

Pricing here spans a wide range depending on lot type and whether a property is land or a finished home. Land has recently traded around $420,000, while a finished canal-front home has sold upward of $799,000 — canal-and-beachfront combination lots typically command the strongest premium in the community.

That range sits within the broader South Bimini market, where listings run from $185,500 to $799,000 and land can exceed $650,000, and it compares to Bimini Cove, where condos start around $185,500 and top out near $425,000. See the full picture across South Bimini real estate and Bimini Cove real estate.

Investing in Port Royal Real Estate

This mix of land and finished homes suits both a long-term land hold and an immediate move-in purchase. Purchases at $1,000,000 or more also qualify for Bahamas Permanent Residency, which carries full tax neutrality, including exemption from capital gains.

Port Royal tends to draw a different buyer than Bimini Cove just up the road — Bimini Cove suits owners who want low-maintenance, turnkey condo living, while this community is the better fit for anyone who wants real space: a private lot, room to build, and the option of your own dockage rather than a shared marina. For the island-wide picture, see Bimini real estate.

Before You Buy in Port Royal

Beyond the standard title search, survey, and legal review any Bahamas purchase requires, buyers here should factor in cistern-based supply systems and stilt-based construction when budgeting for a home — normal for this part of the Bahamas but different from mainland expectations. Property tax and foreign-investment registration requirements vary by property type and use, so confirm current figures with a Bahamian attorney or accountant before finalizing a purchase.

Why Work With Pitt Property Group

Most sites covering Bimini real estate — especially larger, non-local brokerages — offer only generic descriptions of this community. Pitt Property Group is a boutique, Bahamian-owned brokerage, and Bimini is led directly by Sheldon Pitt, a Bimini native with over 30 years of experience and recognition from Caribbean Journal as a leading expert on the island's market. The detail on this page — how homes are built, how they're supplied with water, which lots carry the best value — comes from Sheldon's direct, on-the-ground knowledge of Bimini, not a generic database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of lots are available in Port Royal?

This South Bimini community offers dry lots, canal lots with boat access, and beachfront lots — occasionally one with both canal and beach frontage, the best combination available on the island.

How are homes built in Port Royal?

Most homes are built on stilts, with the space underneath commonly used for parking cars and golf carts. Many feature colorful, distinctive designs and water- or coastal-themed names.

Does Port Royal have municipal water?

Most homeowners rely on cisterns or storage tanks rather than centralized municipal water — standard for this part of Bimini.

Is Port Royal a good fit for boaters?

Yes — canal lots and homes come with their own dockage, and the community's quiet, slow pace suits owners who prioritize deep sea fishing and boat access over resort-style amenities.

Can foreigners buy property in Port Royal?

Yes — most residential purchases, including by American buyers, are open to foreign buyers, who register through the Bahamas Investment Authority.

How does Port Royal compare to Bimini Cove?

This community offers land and single-family homes with real privacy and space, while Bimini Cove offers low-maintenance condo living close to the marina. Those who want room to build and their own dockage tend to prefer it here; those who want turnkey ownership without the upkeep of a standalone home tend to prefer Bimini Cove's condos.

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