Elain’s August Condo Value Report

The Palms – Unit 2401/02

There are currently 50 active two-bedroom condominium listings represented in this month’s MLS review. This includes established resorts as well as residences within several major new developments currently under construction.

For this report, I have focused on established and completed properties, where buyers have the benefit of being able to evaluate the existing resort, its management, financial history, rental performance and overall ownership experience.

With significant new development underway in Turks & Caicos, today’s buyer has an increasingly broad range of choices. I will look at the new-development market separately, as the considerations when purchasing pre-construction are quite different from those involved in purchasing within an established resort.

Price per square foot provides a useful starting point, but it tells only part of the story. This month’s selections demonstrate particularly well why understanding the property behind the numbers is so important.

PropertyMLSAsking Price$/Sq.Ft.Ownership ExperienceMy Assessment
The Sands 31152600465$1,050,000$660Established Beachfront ResortStrong Overall Value + Rental Appeal
Coral Gardens 41012600277$1,499,000$697Older Beachfront ResortEntry-Level Beachfront Opportunity
The Mansions 41042600353$1,725,000$755Residential-Style BeachfrontExtended-Stay / Residential Value
West Bay Club 2062501013$1,795,000$829Upscale Beachfront ResortStrong Overall Value
The Somerset 3032500839$1,995,000$920Boutique,
Low-Density Resort
Strong Value
Villa Renaissance 6042600248$1,100,000$1,073Low-Key Boutique ResortWalkable Grace Bay Lifestyle
The Palms 2401/022600528$2,550,000$1,1815-Star Full-Service ResortRenovated 5-Star Resort Opportunity

The properties highlighted above are not simply those with the lowest price per square foot. They are properties that, in my opinion, deserve consideration for different reasons and for different types of buyers.

For those wishing to dig deeper, the accompanying spreadsheet contains the complete August MLS inventory of active two-bedroom condominiums, including asking price, square footage, price per square foot, MLS number and direct links to each listing.

The Mansions – Unit 4104

The Sands has consistently maintained the property well and benefits from a strong rental program.

At approximately $660 per square foot, Unit 3115 combines an attractive entry price with an established Grace Bay beachfront resort and proven rental appeal, making it one of the stronger overall value opportunities this month.

At approximately $697 per square foot, Coral Gardens provides one of the more accessible ways to establish a foothold in the Grace Bay beachfront market.

Buyers should recognize that this is an older resort and the property reflects its age. For someone whose priority is beachfront ownership at a lower price point rather than a newer resort experience, it remains worthy of consideration.

At approximately $755 per square foot, Unit 4104 offers considerable space and a beautifully presented residence at an attractive price.

The Mansions has a more residential ownership style, with restrictions on short-term rentals. For buyers focused primarily on personal use—particularly those planning extended stays or considering spending a significant part of the year in Turks & Caicos—this residence represents very good value for the right buyer.

At approximately $829 per square foot, Unit 206 continues to stand out as strong value.

West Bay Club benefits from experienced and well-established resort management—an important consideration that isn’t reflected in a simple price-per-square-foot calculation. Combined with its generous residence size, excellent beachfront setting and established rental appeal, I believe this is one of the stronger opportunities currently available.

At approximately $920 per square foot, Unit 303 deserves consideration for buyers who prefer a smaller, lower-density resort environment.

The Somerset is well maintained, with spacious residences, beautifully landscaped grounds and a notably loyal ownership base. Several owners have been with the resort since its early years and continue to enjoy the ownership experience. Its boutique scale and relaxed beachfront atmosphere offer something quite different from the island’s larger resort developments.

Villa Renaissance offers a relaxed, low-key ownership experience in one of Grace Bay’s most central locations. With restaurants, shopping, cafés and everyday amenities just steps away, many owners find there is little need for a vehicle.

While Unit 604 overlooks the pool rather than the ocean, it represents an attractive opportunity for buyers who place a premium on location, walkability and a smaller resort environment.

For buyers looking for a 5-star, full-service resort experience, Unit 2401/02 at The Palms is particularly well positioned in the current market.

The residence has recently completed an extensive renovation and presents beautifully, offering a turnkey opportunity without the additional cost and inconvenience of updating an older residence. Combined with The Palms’ extensive amenities, established management and prime Grace Bay beachfront location, I believe this is a well-priced opportunity within the 5-star resort category.

For buyers looking for a 5-star, full-service resort experience, Unit 2401/02 at The Palms is particularly well positioned in the current market.

The residence has recently completed an extensive renovation and presents beautifully, offering a turnkey opportunity without the additional cost and inconvenience of updating an older residence. Combined with The Palms’ extensive amenities, established management and prime Grace Bay beachfront location, I believe this is a well-priced opportunity within the 5-star resort category.

Asking Price: $2,550,000 | Approx. $1,181/sq.ft.

Strong Overall Value
+ Rental Appeal

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The Sands 3115

Entry-Level Beachfront Opportunity
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Coral Gardens 4101

Extended-Stay
/ Residential Value
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The Mansions 4104

Strong
Overall Value
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West Bay Club 206