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Selva Zama Real Estate for Sale
The curated extension of Aldea Zama. Low density, wide streets, green corridors, and the highest median asking price of any area we cover.
Selva Zama
The draw
- Master planned, so roads and services came before the houses
- The largest median property size in Tulum at 3,250 sq ft
- Low density zoning keeps the jungle between buildings
What you get
- 38 properties, median $897,000 USD
- Ten land parcels for a ground up build
- Houses, penthouses and four beachfront properties
On the doorstep
- Green corridors and bike paths through the development
- Aldea Zama Town Center five minutes
- Gated clusters with controlled access
Getting around
- Beach about 12 minutes by car
- Downtown about 8 minutes
- Airport about 30 minutes
House Yaxche, a four bedroom canopy compound in Region 15
Selva Zama real estate sits at the top of our Tulum book. It is the newer, more deliberately planned extension of Aldea Zama, and it carries the highest median asking price of any area we cover at $897,000 USD across 38 live listings.
What it is
Selva Zama was master planned rather than filled in. Low density zoning, wide streets, green corridors between the built areas, bike paths, controlled access points, and gated clusters within the wider development. The idea running through it is that the jungle stays and the buildings work around it.
Because it was planned as a whole, the infrastructure came first: roads, sidewalks, services and green buffers were laid before the houses. That is the practical difference between here and the areas still filling in.
What is for sale
Fifteen houses, ten land parcels, seven condos, six penthouses and four beachfront properties. The balance tilts hard toward off plan: 24 pre-construction against nine finished, the highest proportion of unbuilt stock in our book.
Asking prices run from $145,900 USD to $16,000,000 USD. The median size is 3,250 sq ft (302 m²), which is the largest median of any Tulum area we sell in, and it is the clearest signal of what this place is. These are bigger plots and bigger houses.
Who it suits
Buyers who want space and planning rather than proximity to a bar. It suits a family, a long term owner, and anyone who has looked at Aldea Zama and wanted a larger lot for the money.
It also suits a ground up buyer. Ten of the 38 listings here are land, which alongside Region 15 and Region 8 makes it one of the few places in our book where building your own is realistic.
What to watch
Two thirds of what we list here is pre-construction, so most of what you will look at does not exist yet. Ask for the delivery date in writing, ask what happens if it slips, and ask which phase of the master plan your lot sits in, because the surrounding streets may be years behind the one you are buying on.
The area is also quieter than Aldea Zama by design. If walking to dinner matters to you, look there instead.
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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