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Los Arboles Tulum Real Estate for Sale
A low density jungle community north of the town, where lots are large, the canopy was kept and houses are set well apart.
Los Arboles
The draw
- Large lots where the canopy was kept between houses
- You can be outside and not see a neighbor
- Off grid living by design rather than necessity
What you get
- 3 houses, median $600,000 USD
- 2,799 to 5,274 sq ft on generous plots
- Solar, battery storage and rainwater capture
On the doorstep
- Unpaved limestone sacbe roads under mature trees
- Jungle rather than a commercial strip
- Complete quiet
Getting around
- Car essential
- Tulum town a real drive
- No shops or restaurants inside
House Yaxche, a four bedroom canopy compound in Region 15
Los Árboles is a low density residential community in the jungle north of Tulum, and it is one of the few places near the town where the trees genuinely came first.
What it is like
The community was laid out with large lots, generous setbacks and rules that keep the canopy standing between houses. The result is a place where you can be outside and not see your neighbor, which is increasingly rare within reach of Tulum.
Roads are unpaved sacbe style limestone tracks under mature trees. There is no commercial strip, no restaurants and no shops inside it. Getting anywhere means a car, and the drive into town is a real one rather than a stroll.
Because plots are large and services are limited, off grid and partly off grid houses are common here, with solar, rainwater capture and their own treatment. That is a design choice as much as a necessity and it suits the kind of buyer the place attracts.
What is for sale
Three houses, two of them finished. Casa de los Sueños, a five bedroom off grid home of 3,259 sq ft at $549,888 USD. Casa Jaguar, a three bedroom lap pool residence of 2,799 sq ft at $600,000 USD. And Casa Carolina, a two bedroom eco hacienda on 5,274 sq ft at $675,000 USD.
The median asking price is $600,000 USD and the median size is 3,259 sq ft (303 m²). Note that the price ladder here does not track bedroom count, because what is being bought is land, privacy and the building's relationship to it.
Who it suits
Buyers who want jungle and space rather than walkability, people planning to live here full time, and anyone drawn to the off grid side of Tulum rather than the beach club side.
What to watch
Ask specifically how each house is serviced. Solar capacity, battery storage, water source, filtration and waste treatment are the questions that matter here, and they determine both the running cost and what the house can actually support.
Access roads are unpaved and can be demanding in the rainy season. Drive to the property yourself rather than relying on a description of the route.
Supply is very thin. Three houses is the entire market at the moment, so if you want Los Árboles specifically, be prepared to wait rather than to choose.
The figures on this page are asking prices from our own current listings. They are not closed transactions and they are not comparables.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our properties, services, and buying process. If you need more help, feel free to reach out to us
Yes. Foreigners can own property in Tulum via a “fideicomiso”: a trust with a Mexican bank facilitated by a notary. The bank acts as a trustee and follows instructions from the property owner. Via this arrangement, foreigners can have all rights to use, occupy, lease, build, improve, and sell their property. On average, it takes 60 to 90 days to complete a property purchase. Tulum Land & Property works closely with a trusted team of lawyers and notaries who ensure that all legal processes proceed smoothly.Another way of owning property in Tulum is by creating a Mexican corporation. This is recommended when investors plan to own several properties.
Most pre-construction properties require a refundable deposit of $5,000 USD to secure the unit. Our properties are in high demand so this deposit secures the unit while contracts are drafted. Typically buyers make a down payment of 30% but larger down payments lead to larger discounts. The rest of the payments are made according to negotiable payment plans spreading the cost over the construction time, allowing investors to enjoy better liquidity before delivery.
Tulum real estate agents estimate the average annual ROI to be between 6% and 10%. This depends upon location, amenities, rental rates and design. Our team of experts at Tulum Land & Property focus on finding properties that generate 10% to 20% ROI per year.
For foreigners investing in Mexico, the best way to obtain finance is to do so at home. In the US, you may take a Home Equity Loan or Home Equity Line of Credit (click here). Buyers are able to repay their monthly loan payments with rental income from their vacation rental. During the high season in Tulum, a two-bedroom apartment can rent for up to $500 USD per night and villas can command over $1,000 USD per night. Financing in Mexico is typically 8%-9% plus fees and involves a lengthy process.
Closing costs are typically 7% of the property value. This includes the acquisition tax, recordation fee, certificate of no liens, municipal appraisal, legal and closing fees, and public notary fees. The yearly property tax in Mexico is typically 0.1% of the property value. HOA fees typically start from $2.5 USD per square meter per month depending on the amenities included. The cost of furniture and appliances must also be considered in your budget. Our team of experts can help you understand these costs, schedule a call with us to get started (click here).
To ensure a property has a clear title, conduct a title search through a reputable notary or legal professional. This process verifies that the seller has legal ownership and that there are no liens or encumbrances on the property. Working with experienced local professionals can help navigate this process.
Tulum is safe. Recent data shows that the crime index is in fact lower in Tulum than in major cities of the United States, such as Miami (see here). Occasional violent incidents usually do not involve foreigners and tourists, but are rather restricted to disputes between cartels. As for every destination prized by tourists, the usual precautions do apply in Tulum when it comes to irregular activities and behaviour. Many tips are available on forums for first-time travellers to Mexico on how to avoid scams and theft (example here).
Many of the condos and villas sold in Tulum come with amenities, depending on the location. Usual amenities include: pool, spa, rooftop, fitness and yoga centre, co-working space, etc.
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