Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
m²
156
HOA / month
$12K MXN
Furnished
Furnished
Pet friendly
Yes
View
Beach
Units in dev.
33
$/m²
US$5,737
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Description

This Playa Esmeralda condominium blends authentic Mexican architecture with modern comfort and Pacific views. Set on the exclusive South Shore, it features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and open living spaces with spectacular sunsets and ocean vistas. The development provides direct beach access, heated pool, and a natural setting minutes from the Romantic Zone. Well-suited as a vacation residence or investment property with strong rental potential.

Listed by The Agency · Alejandro Aldrete

Investment indicators

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

Price
10% below beachfront $/m²
Location
Beachfront — top demand
Terms
Standard terms

Is this a good price?

▼ 10% below the beachfront market median
◀ Better valueMedian US$6,386/m² · beachfrontPremium ▶
↙ This property is 10% BELOW the median (better value)
This property is priced at US$5,737/m². See the South Shore market report →

Investment estimates

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Estimated gross rental income
$116,759 USD/ year gross13.4% gross yield
≈ $81,732 USD/ year net (after ~30% costs)9.4% net
≈ $175K/mo gross · median ADR $11,516/night · 50% occupancy · from 100 Airbnb rentals in Amapas / Conchas Chinas
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Estimated closing costs
$32,195 USD≈ 3.7%
Acquisition tax
$17,403 USD
Notary
$10,442 USD
Registry
$4,351 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.

🏖️
Los Muertos Beach
~11 min · 5.9 km
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Romantic Zone
~12 min · 6.5 km
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Downtown / Malecón
~15 min · 7.8 km
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San Javier Hospital
~22 min · 12 km
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Marina Vallarta
~24 min · 13 km
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Costco / La Comer
~26 min · 14 km

What's nearby in South Shore

The lifestyle around this property.

  • Semi-private rocky coves and natural tide pools
  • 'PV's Beverly Hills' — the most prestigious residential area
  • Spectacular Banderas Bay views (upper & lower)
  • ~5 min to the Romantic Zone and the Malecón
  • ~15 min to PV airport (PVR)

Top-rated in South Shore

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

Dining
  • River Cafe4.7(2,221)
  • Coco's Kitchen4.6(1,825)
  • La Leche4.5(2,123)
Health
  • Healthcare by the Sea5.0(27)
  • Hospital CMQ Premiere Puerto Vallarta3.7(121)
  • Advance Medical Center4.4(31)
Groceries
  • Walmart4.3(13,124)
  • TOYO FOODS VALLARTA MENUDEO4.2(236)
  • Super Kiosko S.A. de C.V.4.5(96)
Gyms
  • LOTAN Strength & Conditioning4.9(93)
  • The Fit Club4.2(189)
  • Central Gym4.4(76)

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

Mortgage simulator

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Price (USD)
Down %
Rate %
Years
Down payment (30%)
$268,500 USD
$4,833,000 MXN
what you pay upfront
Monthly payment
$5,840 USD
$105,116 MXN
per month
Loan amount: $626,500 USD
Total interest: $775,052 USD
Term: 20 yrs

How it compares

This unit is priced ~37% above the average $/m² of 4 comparables nearby — usually newer, better located or finished.

Listingm²Price$/m²
This property
156US$895,000US$5,737
204US$999,000US$4,897
154US$795,000US$5,151
225US$885,000US$3,933
402US$1,100,000US$2,738
Comparables avgUS$4,180

Listing courtesy of The Agency · Alejandro Aldrete. Data from Vallarta-Nayarit MLS. · MLS 00-43823 Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer should independently verify all details.

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