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Conocoto, Valle Los Chillos, Quito, Pichincha

Quito, Ecuador

Guide Price

$100,000

100,000 USD

PROPERTY TYPE

house

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

Description

Casa en Venta en Conocoto. Conocoto, Valle Los Chillos, Quito, Pichincha

Location

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Living in Quito

Ecuador's capital sits at 9,350 feet in the Andes with year-round spring-like weather, eliminating the need for heating or AC. Most expats live comfortably on $2,000-$3,500/month, and doctor visits with English-speaking specialists rarely exceed $50. The city uses the US dollar (no currency exchange needed), and while Spanish helps enormously, business professionals in Quito often speak English.

Colonial architecture draped in bougainvillea, $3 almuerzos that include soup and a main course, and a mountain-ringed city where retirees discover that the cost of a good life was always lower than they feared.

Visa

Retirement (Pensionado) Visa โ€” requires just $1,446/mo pension income (Social Security qualifies), no age minimum. 2-year temporary permit, then permanent residency after 21 months. Professional Visa โ€” for remote workers or self-employed, requires $1,446/mo income proof. One of the lowest income thresholds in the world.

Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to Ecuadorโ†’

Key Fact

Ecuador uses the US dollar and has no currency exchange risk. The average US Social Security payment ($1,900/mo) comfortably exceeds the visa requirement and covers a good lifestyle. Cuenca has a massive American expat community with English-speaking services.

Learn more: The Cheapest Cities to Live Abroadโ†’
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Ecuador at a glance

How Ecuador scores for American expats

๐Ÿ’ฐCost of Living
Affordable
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธSafety
Use caution
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธEnglish Spoken
Rarely
๐ŸฅHealthcare
Moderate
๐ŸŒฌ๏ธAir Quality
Clean
๐Ÿ“ถInternet
Slow
๐ŸšถWalkability
Moderate
๐Ÿš‡Transit
Limited

Cost of buying in Ecuador

Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property

Closing Costs

3-5% of purchase price

  • ยทAlcabala tax: 1%
  • ยทNotary: $200-500
  • ยทRegistration: $100-300
  • ยทLegal fees: $500-1,500
  • ยทMunicipal utility tax: 0.5-1%

Annual Costs

Property Tax

0.025-0.3% of cadastral value (very low)

Insurance

$200-400/yr

HOA / Condo Fees

$30-150/mo for condos (alรญcuota)

Good to Know

Agent Fees

Seller pays (3-5%)

Foreign Buyer Note

No restrictions on foreign buyers. Property purchases support visa applications. Uses US dollar โ€” no currency risk.

Interested in this property?

Send us a message โ€” we'll review and reply within 1โ€“2 business days. You'll always see the original portal link too.

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Legal help in Ecuador

Hire your own attorney โ€” not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.

Need a local attorney in Ecuador?

We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer โ€” yours.

Contact Agent

Grupo EvRA

Next steps for moving to Ecuador

Interested in this property? Here's how to move forward.

1

Understand the buying rules

Foreign ownership laws vary wildly by country. Some welcome you, others restrict or ban foreign buyers entirely.

2

Sort out your visa

Owning property doesn't give you the right to live there. Research residency options before you buy.

3

Plan your finances

Understand currency risk, international wire transfers, and whether you can get a local mortgage.

4

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.

5

Set up healthcare

Medicare doesn't cover you overseas. You'll need international health insurance or a local plan.

6

Run the full checklist

Banking, mail forwarding, power of attorney, pet import rules โ€” the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

Properati.com.ec

Portal listings

Currency

USD