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Soliman Bay Real Estate for Sale
A sheltered bay north of Tulum with almost no commercial development on it. Both of our listings here are beachfront.
Soliman Bay
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View all propertiesSoliman Bay sits about twenty minutes north of Tulum, between Tankah and Akumal, and it is one of the quietest stretches of inhabited coastline in the area. Both of the properties we hold here are beachfront.
What it is like
The bay is a shallow crescent protected by an outer reef, which keeps the water inside calm and clear and makes it one of the better places on this coast to swim and paddle rather than to surf. Seagrass beds mean turtles and rays are common, and the snorkelling on the reef line is genuinely good.
There is almost nothing here commercially. A handful of private houses along the bay, a couple of small restaurants, and no hotels of any scale, no beach clubs and no nightlife. The road in is a single track off the highway and the bay is effectively a private lane of houses.
Chemuyil and Xcacel are close, as is the Yal Ku lagoon at Akumal. Tulum's restaurants are a twenty minute drive south, which is the practical compromise: you are not in town, but you can be.
What is for sale
Two properties, both finished and both on the water. Soliman Beach House, a six bedroom beachfront villa of 8,611 sq ft at $6,900,000 USD. And NEEA D-1 01, a furnished three bedroom beachfront residence of 1,813 sq ft at $940,000 USD.
Those two figures describe the market here accurately. There is a small amount of residence scale product and there are trophy houses, and very little in between, because there is very little land.
Who it suits
Buyers who want the water and are content to drive for everything else. Families, long stay owners and high end rental operators who market on calm water and privacy rather than on nightlife.
What to watch
Services on this stretch are not all municipal. Ask precisely how a property is supplied with power, water and waste treatment, and what that costs to run each month, because it is a real number that does not appear on a price list.
A car is not optional and the access road is not a highway.
Beachfront ownership means the federal maritime zone at the shoreline and, for foreign buyers, the fideicomiso, the bank trust through which foreign buyers hold property within fifty kilometres of the coast, with full ownership rights. Both are routine and both are worth understanding before you make an offer.
The figures on this page are asking prices from our own current listings. They are not closed transactions and they are not comparables.
Soliman Bay
The draw
- A sheltered bay with almost nothing commercial on it
- Calm, clear water behind an outer reef
- A private lane of houses rather than a resort strip
What you get
- Two beachfront properties, both finished
- A six bedroom villa at $6,900,000 USD
- A furnished three bedroom residence at $940,000 USD
On the doorstep
- Seagrass beds with turtles and rays
- Snorkelling on the reef line
- Yal Ku lagoon and Xcacel nearby
Getting around
- Tulum about 20 minutes south
- Single track access off the highway
- Car essential
Soliman Beach House | 6 Bedroom Beachfront Villa in Soliman Bay
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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 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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