Treasure Cay

If you've been looking at property in the Bahamas, Treasure Cay has probably come up already. That's not an accident. The beach here is world-class, the community is gated and well-established, and a $1.5 billion redevelopment is currently working through the permitting process. For a lot of buyers, this is the place they visited on a trip years ago and have been circling back to ever since.


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Treasure Cay Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $1.4M
Lowest Price $2.5K
Highest Price $9.3M
Total Listings 72
Avg. Price/SQFT $461

Property Types (active listings)


Treasure Cay

     

Aerial view of Treasure Cay beach, Abaco, Bahamas

Treasure Cay Highlights

  • 01
    One of the finest beaches in the Bahamas: a 3.5-mile crescent of white sand on a protected bay, consistently ranked among the world's best. Calm, shallow water year-round.
  • 02
    $1.5 billion GreenPointe redevelopment underway: 175-slip marina, 18-hole championship golf course, beach club, wellness retreat, and commercial centre. Phase 1 targeted for 2027.
  • 03
    Wide property range: beachfront villas, canal-front homes with private dockage in Brigantine Bay, resort condos, and inland lots at various price points.
  • 04
    Own airport (TCB) with direct South Florida connections. Green Turtle Cay ferry departs from within Treasure Cay. Gated, self-contained community on Great Abaco Island.

About Treasure Cay

Treasure Cay sits on a narrow peninsula connected to Great Abaco Island in the northern Bahamas, about 160 miles east of Florida. The community is gated and well-established, with a pace and layout that makes it feel like a self-contained island even though it's accessible by road from the mainland.

  • Location: Northern Great Abaco Island, approximately 35 miles north of Marsh Harbour. Own airport (TCB) with direct South Florida service. Green Turtle Cay ferry departs from within the community.
  • Beach: 3.5-mile crescent of white sand on a calm, protected bay. Ranked among the world's finest beaches by National Geographic. Exceptionally calm water year-round — sheltered from open Atlantic swells.
  • Canal system: Extensive canals connect residential neighbourhoods to the marina and Abaco Sound. Brigantine Bay is the primary canal-front neighbourhood, with homes offering private dockage and direct water access.
  • Property types: Beachfront villas, resort-style condominiums, canal-front homes with dockage, and inland lots. Price range from entry-level lots to luxury oceanfront estates.
  • GreenPointe redevelopment: $1.5 billion Heads of Agreement signed September 2024. Phase 1 includes 175-slip marina, 18-hole championship golf, beach club, wellness retreat, and commercial centre with grocery, hardware, and banking.
  • Community feel: Mix of full-time Bahamian residents and seasonal second homeowners. Golf carts are the standard way to get around inside the gates. Small commercial area with grocery, dining, and rentals.
  • Hurricane Dorian: Category 5 storm struck September 2019. Many properties have since been rebuilt or fully renovated. Market has regained momentum, particularly since the GreenPointe announcement.
Stunning beach landscape during the day in Treasure Cay, Abaco

Treasure Cay Amenities & Life on the Water

Life in Treasure Cay is built around the water — the beach on one side, the canal system and Sound on the other. The GreenPointe redevelopment will expand amenities considerably, but even now the community offers a full range of activities for buyers who are here for the Bahamas lifestyle.

  • Beach: 3.5-mile protected white sand beach, the community's defining asset. Swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, and simply sitting on world-class sand with no crowds.
  • Marina: Existing marina facility on the canal system with boat access to Abaco Sound and the wider Abacos chain. Hosts seasonal fishing tournaments drawing competitors from across the Bahamas and U.S. East Coast.
  • Fishing and boating: Surrounding waters well-regarded for bonefishing, deep-sea fishing, and snorkelling. Abaco Sound is a known cruising ground for bluewater sailors and powerboaters.
  • Golf: 18-hole course closed since Dorian, being restored as part of GreenPointe Phase 1. Expected to reopen as a championship layout around 2027.
  • Dining: Florence's Café, Bahama Beach Club, and a small commercial area with grocery and liquor store. Dining and retail options will expand substantially when GreenPointe Phase 1 opens.
  • Day trips: Green Turtle Cay ferry departs from within Treasure Cay. Abaco wild horses, freshwater blue hole, and agricultural areas of northern Great Abaco all accessible nearby.
  • Getting around: Golf carts are the standard transport inside the community. Rentals available for visitors; most owners keep their own.
Treasure Cay beach with a dock during dusk in Abaco, Bahamas

Treasure Cay Real Estate FAQs

What types of real estate are available in Treasure Cay?

Treasure Cay offers beachfront villas, resort-style condominiums, canal-front homes, and inland lots. The Brigantine Bay neighbourhood is popular for canal-front properties with private dockage. Price points range from entry-level inland lots to luxury oceanfront estates, giving buyers several ways into the market.

Can foreigners buy real estate in Treasure Cay, Bahamas?

Yes. Non-Bahamians can purchase property in the Bahamas. Purchases under $500,000 USD require registration with the Investments Board after closing. Transactions at $500,000 USD and above require prior government approval. Buyers work with a local Bahamian attorney to handle conveyancing. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership of residential property.

What is the GreenPointe redevelopment and how does it affect Treasure Cay property values?

GreenPointe Holdings, a Jacksonville, Florida developer, signed a Heads of Agreement with the Bahamian government in September 2024 for a $1.5 billion redevelopment of the 1,400-acre Treasure Cay resort property. Plans include a 175-slip marina, an 18-hole championship golf course, a beach club, racquet facilities, a wellness retreat, and a commercial centre. Large-scale infrastructure investment in a constrained market like this typically lifts surrounding property values as construction progresses.

How do you get to Treasure Cay?

Treasure Cay has its own airport (IATA: TCB) with direct service from South Florida, roughly 30 minutes in the air. Silver Airways connects Treasure Cay to Fort Lauderdale and other Florida departure points. Alternatively, you can fly into Marsh Harbour Airport and drive approximately 35 miles north along the main highway.

Are there property taxes in the Bahamas?

The Bahamas has no income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax. Property owners pay an annual Real Property Tax. Owner-occupied homes valued up to $300,000 USD are fully exempt. Values between $300,000 and $500,000 USD are taxed at 0.625%, and amounts above $500,000 USD are taxed at 1% on the excess. Non-owner-occupied vacation and investment properties follow a separate rate schedule — confirm the specifics with your attorney before closing.

Is Treasure Cay a good market for vacation rental income?

Treasure Cay draws steady demand from boaters, anglers, and beach travelers, most of them arriving from Florida and the U.S. East Coast. Beachfront villas and canal-front homes with dockage tend to perform well on VRBO and Airbnb. The GreenPointe redevelopment is expected to bring more visitors to the area over the coming years, which should support short-term rental demand for well-positioned properties.