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Region 15 Tulum Real Estate for Sale
The widest price spread in Tulum, from $119,000 USD to $4,800,000 USD. The name tells you almost nothing about what you are buying, which is the first thing to understand about it.
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Region 15 Tulum real estate covers the volume mid market, and it is the widest spread of any area we sell in. Asking prices across our 69 live listings run from $119,000 USD to $4,800,000 USD. That is a forty fold range inside one name.
Start there, because it is the thing most buyers get wrong. Region 15 is a municipal designation covering a large area, not a price level and not a product. Anyone quoting you a Region 15 figure without naming the street and the building is telling you nothing useful.
Where it sits
Region 15 lies inland from the beach road, beyond La Veleta as you move away from the coast. It is the newest of Tulum's residential areas and the one that has absorbed most of the last few years of building, which is why it holds both the freshest stock and the widest quality range.
Because it is large and still filling in, the character changes street by street. Some parts are paved and serviced. Others are jungle lots with the road still to come. Two addresses a few hundred metres apart can be completely different propositions.
What is for sale
Houses and condos make up most of it, with a handful of penthouses and land parcels. Thirty nine of the 69 are finished, and the median asking price is $365,000 USD.
It also carries a good number of resales alongside the new stock. That matters more than it sounds, because a resale is the only way to price a property against something that has already changed hands rather than against a developer's price list.
Who it suits
The entry and mid investor, and the first time Tulum buyer. The floor is low enough to make a first purchase realistic and the resale supply gives you something to compare against.
It is also a practical choice if you want to build: lots come up here, as they do in Region 8 and Selva Zama.
It suits anyone still deciding between finished and off plan, because both sit side by side here. The decision can be made on the buildings themselves rather than on which area you pick.
What to watch
Three things, and we would rather say them than have you find out later.
Infrastructure is uneven. Parts of Region 15 have paved roads and reliable services. Other pockets do not, and published guides report areas still waiting on dependable power and water. Ask specifically about the road, the electricity supply and the water connection for the exact address, not for the area.
Check what area a listing actually sits in. Region 15 borders La Veleta, and properties here are sometimes advertised as La Veleta or even Aldea Zama because those names carry more weight. That is worth verifying on any listing you look at, ours included. Every property on this page is recorded as Region 15 in our own system.
The spread is the risk as well as the appeal. The road, the servicing and the finish quality vary as widely as the prices do. Judge the building and the street, never the region.
The figures on this page are asking prices from our own current listings. They are not closed transactions and they are not comparables. What a property actually sells for is a conversation to have with your advisor before you make an offer.
Quick facts
Beach
About 7 minutes by car to the south beach road, 14 to the public beaches
Town centre
Town square about 7 minutes by car
Condo prices
Studios from about $120,000, one bedrooms from about $170,000, two bedrooms from about $195,000 USD asking
Lot prices
$125,600 to $269,010 USD asking; lots about 570 to 1,110 m²
Land tenure
Private titled land, checked lot by lot because parts of Tulum carry ejido history; foreign buyers hold through a fideicomiso
HOA fees
Set building by building, and most standalone villas have none; we quote the fee on each listing
Short-term rentals
Permitted, subject to each building's rules; RETUR-Q registration, a state operating license, lodging tax, 16% IVA and income tax
Infrastructure
Paved and on CFE power near Avenida Kukulkán and the Aldea Zama and La Veleta edges; further in, many streets unpaved and projects run their own water treatment and generators
Who this area suits
Region 15 suits the entry and mid market buyer and the first time Tulum buyer. The floor is low enough to make a first purchase realistic, with finished studios from about $120,000 USD, and resales sit beside new stock, so you can price a home against something that has already changed hands rather than against a developer's price list.
It suits the buyer still deciding between finished and off plan, because both sit side by side here and the decision can be made on the buildings themselves. It suits someone who wants to build, since lots come up here alongside the homes. And it suits a rental owner working on the numbers rather than the address: the guest who books a well run two bedroom here does not know or care what "Region 15" means.
It is the wrong place for a buyer who wants the area to do the work. Region 15 is a municipal designation covering a large area, not a neighborhood, and two addresses a few hundred meters apart can be very different propositions: one paved and on the grid, the other on an unpaved street where the project runs its own water treatment and backup power. If you are not prepared to walk the specific street and ask about the specific building, Aldea Zama, where the streets are finished throughout, will suit you better.
Buy the street and the building here, never the name.
Rental and market data
Data as of October 2026. Asking figures are from our own live listings, across 69 properties in Region 15. Forty two of them are finished.
Median asking price $365,832 USD across all types, from $119,000 USD to $4,800,000 USD. Houses $498,000 (32 listings), condos $195,000 (23), penthouses $367,020 (6).
Entry prices, finished homes. Studios from about $120,000, one bedrooms from about $170,000 and two bedrooms from about $195,000.
Asking price per m², built about $2,300 USD finished (37 listings, $935 to $5,537) and about $2,900 pre-construction (21 listings, $1,161 to $5,326). Across an area this varied the spread says more than the midpoint, so ask us for the figure on the specific street or building.
Land $125,600 to $269,010 USD for lots of about 570 to 1,110 m², about $260 per m² (5 lots).
Short term rental. We hold no operating data of our own for Region 15. For orientation only, AirDNA's Tulum market: 46% occupancy and a $125 average nightly rate over the twelve months to August 2026, market wide and not a forecast for any home.
These are asking prices. They are not closed transactions and they are not comparables.
Where it is
Nearby areas
La Veleta, next door toward town: Tulum's boho quarter, with coffee shops, yoga studios and coworking on nearly every block and one of the lowest median asking prices in Tulum.
Aldea Zama, the planned neighborhood along Region 15's edge: paved streets and sidewalks throughout, for buyers who want the same answer on every street.
Region 8, the same municipal logic with more land: more of what we list there is lots than anywhere else we cover, for buyers who want a plot rather than a unit.
Region 15
The draw
- The widest choice in Tulum, from $119,000 to $4,800,000 USD
- Resales beside new stock, so value is checkable rather than asserted
- Finished and off plan side by side, so you choose on the building
What you get
- 69 properties, 39 of them finished
- Median $365,000 USD
- Land for a ground up build
On the doorstep
- La Veleta's cafes and coworking immediately east
- Cenote Cristal and Cenote Escondido
- Kuxtal and the Kukulkan restaurant strip
Getting around
- Beach road 7 to 15 minutes by car
- Town center a short drive
- Newest residential area, still filling in
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What is Region 15 in Tulum?
A municipal designation for a large inland area of Tulum, beyond La Veleta as you move away from the coast, rather than a neighborhood with a center. It is the newest of Tulum's residential areas and has absorbed much of the last few years of building, so finished homes, projects going up and jungle lots sit side by side. Anyone quoting you a Region 15 price without naming the street and the building is telling you very little.
Which parts of Region 15 have paved roads, water and power?
Servicing improves the closer you are to Avenida Kukulkán and the blocks bordering Aldea Zama and La Veleta, where most streets are paved and on CFE power. Further in, many streets are still unpaved, and projects run their own water treatment, cisterns and backup generators. We confirm paving, power, water and drainage for each lot or building before we list it, and you should see the street for yourself before you commit.
Is the land in Region 15 titled?
Region 15 is private titled land, and title is still checked lot by lot, because parts of Tulum carry ejido history. We found no public record that ties ejido history to particular streets here, so every lot is checked the same way: the notary confirms registered private title and its folio in the public registry, a certificate of no liens and paid property tax, and, where the land came from an ejido, the recorded conversion to full ownership (dominio pleno). Foreign buyers hold through a fideicomiso, the bank trust through which foreigners hold property within 50 kilometers of the coast; it is renewed every 50 years and carries full rights to use, rent, improve, sell and bequeath. This is general information rather than legal advice.
What does a finished home in Region 15 cost?
On our current listings, finished studios start from about $120,000 USD, one bedrooms from about $170,000 and two bedrooms from about $195,000, all asking prices. From there the range runs up to jungle estates of several million dollars, which is why an average for the area tells you little. You will sometimes see lower figures advertised; ask what is actually included, whether the home is finished and furnished, and whether the street is paved and on the grid.
How do I compare a pre-construction home with a finished one here?
Ask for the developer's delivery record on earlier phases, what is built on the site today, and whether the finished home you are comparing against is a resale or a developer unit. Region 15 carries resales alongside new stock, and a resale lets you price against something that has already changed hands. Then compare on price per square meter rather than per bedroom, and get the delivery date, and what happens if it slips, in writing.
Can I rent out a property in Region 15 short term?
Yes. Short term letting is permitted, subject to each building's own rules, so read them before you buy. Owners register with the state tourism registry (RETUR-Q) and hold a state operating license, and rental income carries the state lodging tax, 16% IVA and income tax. For orientation only, AirDNA's Tulum market: 46% occupancy and a $125 average nightly rate over the twelve months to August 2026, market wide and not a forecast for any home. This is general information rather than tax advice.
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 Mexico 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 Mexico 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.
It depends on the property, the street, how it is furnished and how it is run, so we do not quote a single return figure for any market. Where we hold published short term rental data for an area, such as AirDNA's occupancy and nightly rate figures, it appears in the market data on that area's page, attributed to its source. Where a seller or developer supplies figures for a specific home, we tell you whose figures they are and suggest you verify them independently.
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). Many pre-construction developments also offer payment plans that spread the cost over the construction period. Financing in Mexico is typically 8% to 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.
Our markets are generally safe places to visit and to live. On Numbeo, whose crime index is built from residents' and visitors' own reports, Tulum currently scores lower than many large US cities, Miami among them. Like any busy tourist destination the region has occasional serious incidents, and these rarely involve visitors or residents going about their day. The usual travel precautions apply, as they would anywhere popular with visitors, and forums for first time travellers to Mexico carry plenty of practical advice on avoiding scams and petty theft.
Many of the condos and villas we sell 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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La Veleta, next door toward town: Tulum's boho quarter, with coffee shops, yoga studios and coworking on nearly every block and one of the lowest median asking prices in Tulum.
Aldea Zama, the planned neighborhood along Region 15's edge: paved streets and sidewalks throughout, for buyers who want the same answer on every street.
Region 8, the same municipal logic with more land: more of what we list there is lots than anywhere else we cover, for buyers who want a plot rather than a unit.