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Port Royal Lots: Dry, Canal, and Beachfront

Port Royal's roughly 200 properties break down into three lot types: dry lots set back from the water, canal lots with direct boat access, and beachfront lots facing the open water. Occasionally a lot offers both canal and beachfront frontage at once — a rare combination on the island, and one of the strongest buys available in Port Royal when it comes up.

Homes in Port Royal

Most homes in Port Royal 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 the island. 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, a small but telling sign of how much personality this community carries compared to more uniform developments elsewhere on the island.

Port Royal Lifestyle and Infrastructure

Port Royal functions almost like its own small community within South Bimini — quiet, slow-paced, and especially well suited to boaters, since homes and lots along the canal come with their own dockage. One practical detail buyers don't always expect: most homeowners in Port Royal rely on water cisterns or water tanks rather than a centralized municipal water supply, which is standard for this part of the island and worth understanding before you buy.

Port Royal Pricing

Port Royal spans a wide range depending on lot type and whether a property is vacant land or a finished home. Land parcels have recently traded in the $420,000 range, while finished homes have traded upward of $799,000 — with canal-and-beachfront combination lots typically commanding the strongest premium of any property type in the community.

Investing in Port Royal Real Estate

Port Royal's 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 real estate just up the road — Bimini Cove suits owners who want low-maintenance, turnkey condo living, while Port Royal 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 broader South Bimini market, see South Bimini real estate, and 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, Port Royal buyers should factor in cistern-based water systems and stilt-based construction when budgeting for a home — these are normal for the area 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 Port Royal. Pitt Property Group is a boutique, Bahamian-owned brokerage, and Bimini is led directly by Sheldon Pitt, Broker and Principal, a Bimini native with over 30 years of experience and recognition from Caribbean Journal as a leading expert on the island's market. The kind of detail on this page — how homes are built, how water is supplied, which lots carry the best value — comes from Sheldon's direct, on-the-ground knowledge of Port Royal, not a generic database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of lots are available in Port Royal?

Port Royal offers dry lots, canal lots with boat access, and beachfront lots — and occasionally a lot with both canal and beachfront frontage, one of the best combinations 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 homes feature colorful, distinctive designs and water- or coastal-themed names.

Does Port Royal have municipal water?

Most homeowners in Port Royal rely on water cisterns or water tanks rather than centralized municipal water — standard for this part of the island.

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 boat access over resort-style amenities.

Can foreigners buy property in Port Royal?

Yes. Most residential purchases are open to foreign buyers, who register through the Bahamas Investment Authority.

How does Port Royal compare to Bimini Cove?

Port Royal offers land and single-family homes with real privacy and space, while Bimini Cove offers low-maintenance condo living close to the marina. Residents who want room to build and their own dockage tend to prefer Port Royal; those who want turnkey ownership without the upkeep of a standalone home tend to prefer Bimini Cove.

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