Villa Santos, Riomar, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
Barranquilla, Colombia
Guide Price
$229,333
850,000,000 COP
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
4
Description
"¡EXCLUSIVIDAD EN VILLA SANTOS! CASA DE LUJO CON POTENCIAL DE AMPLIACIÓN" Casa de 178m² (149m² construidos) mas 55 mt2 de terraza, Garaje: 31 mt2, en conjunto cerrado premium Distribución perfecta: 1er piso:74.6 mt2, 2do piso: 72.40 mt2 ✔ 1er Nivel: Sala-comedor amplios, cocina, habitación de servicio, ✔ Studio/cava, con excelentes acabados en madera tallada de alta calidad ✔ 2do Nivel: 3 habitaciones (principal con walk-in closet y baño suite) ✔ 2do Nivel: cada una con su baño privado ✔ Áreas únicas: Terraza-BBQ y balcón privado ✔ Patio muy amplio con hermoso jardín ✔ Patio Interno con área de comedor privado. Detalles que enamoran: • Cocina integral con zona de labores independiente • Pisos en Mármol pulido de primera calidad • Techos altos y amplia iluminación natural • Closets empotrados en todas las habitaciones Ubicación privilegiada: Plus diferenciador: *Sector de alto prestigio y reconocimiento social, *Vecindario selecto y tranquilo, *Valorización constante garantizada Vive con todo cerca: *Centros comerciales y restaurantes gourmet, *Hospitales y clínicas especializadas, *Bancos y entidades financieras • Sector 100% residencial - Tranquilidad garantizada • A 5 min de centros comerciales y colegios internacionales • Conjunto con piscina y parque infantil *"INVERSIÓN INTELIGENTE - CASA CON PLACA PARA 3ER PISO (GYM/JACUZZI/OFICINA)"* Valor venta: $850.000.000 (Incluye 2 parqueaderos (Lateral) bajo sótano + depósito amplio) ✔ Valor Administración: $550.000.
✔ Espacios generosos para crecimiento familiar Yesid Celis - Asesor Premium en Villa Santos: ***.
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Barranquilla
Colombia's fourth-largest city on the Caribbean coast, known for its massive Carnival and salsa culture. Cost of living is roughly 70% less than the US with apartments in expat-friendly neighborhoods like Alto Prado around $400/month. Hot and humid year-round, less polished than Cartagena but more authentic — Spanish is essential as English is rarely spoken.
Eternal spring weather in Medellín, salsa music drifting from every doorway, and a warmth from Colombians that makes you wonder why you ever thought strangers were something to avoid.
Visa
Digital Nomad Visa (Type V) — requires proof of ~$900-1,000/mo income for 3 months, health insurance, and clean criminal record. Valid up to 2 years. Retirement Visa (Type M) — requires $750+/mo pension or 3x minimum wage. 2026 update: approvals for both have tightened; IT/tech workers are favored for digital nomad.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to Colombia→Key Fact
Colombia's digital nomad visa approvals have become unpredictable in 2025-2026 — the government now favors applicants in IT or with visible foreign employers. Safety has improved dramatically in major cities but varies by neighborhood.
Learn more: The Cheapest Cities to Live Abroad→Colombia at a glance
How Colombia scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Colombia
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
3-5% of purchase price
- ·Registration tax: 1.67%
- ·Notary fees: 0.3%
- ·Legal fees: $1,000-2,000
- ·Registration: 0.5-1%
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.3-1.2% of cadastral value (predial)
Insurance
$200-500/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
$50-200/mo for apartments (administración)
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller pays (3%)
Foreign Buyer Note
No restrictions on foreign buyers. Property ownership can support visa applications. Title insurance is not common — hire a good lawyer for due diligence.
Legal help in Colombia
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Colombia?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
YESID CELIS AGENTE INMOBILIARIO
Next steps for moving to Colombia
Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.
Understand the buying rules
Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.
Sort out your visa
Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.
Plan your finances
Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.
Know your tax obligations
US citizens are taxed on worldwide income. You'll need to file US taxes from abroad and may owe local taxes too.
Set up healthcare
Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.
Run the full checklist
Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules — the complete pre-move checklist.
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