Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
m²
737
Furnished
Furnished
Parking
Garage
Pet friendly
Yes
View
Ocean
Year
1960

Description

Casa Catalina in Gringo Gulch is a restored estate blending Hollywood history with contemporary luxury. Originally designed by architect Freddy Romero and former home of filmmaker John Huston, this 742 m² villa spans four levels with five elegant suites, each with a private bathroom. Expansive terraces throughout unite interior living with panoramic views of the city, mountains, jungle valley, and Banderas Bay. Conceived for grand entertaining and effortless tropical living.

Listed by Puerto Vallarta Villas · Michael Holland

Investment indicators

Factual signals from the listing data — not financial advice. Ask your HOMIA advisor.

Location
Ocean view · Centro North
Terms
Standard terms

Investment estimates

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Estimated gross rental income
$109,774 USD/ year gross4.2% gross yield
≈ $76,842 USD/ year net (after ~30% costs)2.9% net
≈ $165K/mo gross · median ADR $10,827/night · 50% occupancy · from 14 Airbnb rentals in Centro
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Estimated closing costs
$96,611 USD≈ 3.7%
Acquisition tax
$52,222 USD
Notary
$31,333 USD
Registry
$13,056 USD

Standard Jalisco rates on the list price. Foreign buyers add a one-time bank trust (fideicomiso) setup ~US$1,500 + ~US$600/yr. Confirm exact figures with your notario.

Location & what's nearby

Approximate drive times from this property.

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Downtown / Malecón
~2 min · 0.6 km
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Romantic Zone
~2 min · 0.7 km
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Los Muertos Beach
~2 min · 1.3 km
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San Javier Hospital
~10 min · 5.2 km
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Costco / La Comer
~13 min · 6.7 km
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Marina Vallarta
~13 min · 6.9 km

What's nearby in Centro North

The lifestyle around this property.

  • Playa Los Muertos, Playa Camarones and the Malecón
  • Top dining scene: Romantic Zone and Versalles
  • International airport (PVR) minutes away

Top-rated in Centro North

The highest-rated spots in the area, by Google reviews.

Dining
  • La Bodeguita del Medio Vallarta4.6(7,843)
  • Casa Prime Puerto Vallarta4.7(4,524)
  • Margarita PV4.5(4,480)
Health
  • Sanatorio Belén4.2(53)
  • Servicio Médico de La Bahía4.3(30)
  • IMSS Clínica 1703.3(133)
Groceries
  • Waldo's Puerto Vallarta Centro4.4(739)
  • Mercado Pto Vallarta4.6(279)
  • Los Mercados Puerto Vallarta4.6(207)
Gyms
  • LOTAN Strength & Conditioning4.9(93)
  • Optimus Gym4.9(45)
  • Central Gym4.4(76)

Source: Google Maps ratings · indicative, subject to change.

Mortgage simulator

Estimate for U.S./Canada cross-border buyers — an estimate, not an offer. Most buyers pay cash; ask us about your case.

🧮 Mortgage simulator

Estimate for a cross-border mortgage (U.S./Canada buyers). Adjust the numbers — it's an estimate, not an offer.

Price (USD)
Down %
Rate %
Years
Down payment (30%)
$795,000 USD
$14,310,000 MXN
what you pay upfront
Monthly payment
$17,291 USD
$311,239 MXN
per month
Loan amount: $1,855,000 USD
Total interest: $2,294,848 USD
Term: 20 yrs

Listing courtesy of Puerto Vallarta Villas · Michael Holland. Data from Vallarta-Nayarit MLS. · MLS 00-43702 Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer should independently verify all details.

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