Jardines El Sauz, Guadalajara, Jalisco
Guadalajara, Mexico
Guide Price
$283,200
$4,800,000 MXN
PROPERTY TYPE
Casa
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
3
SIZE
1313 sq ft
Description
Casa Venta Coto Frente a Parque 4 Recamaras Una en Planta Baja, 3 Baños Remodelada Jardines El Sauz Bonita casa en un entorno tranquilo y seguro dentro de pequeño coto con ingreso controlado con cerca electrificada, frente a parque. Ubicada cerca de vialidades importantes como Av. Patria, Tabachines y Av. Cruz del sur. 2 niveles. PLANTA BAJA: Recamara, baño completo, cochera 2 autos, sala, cocina integral, comedor, patio y área de lavado. PLANTA ALTA: Distribuidor, 3 recamaras, la principal con baño completo las 2 recamaras secundarias comparten baño, una de las recamaras secundarias con una importante ampliación. INSTALACIONES Y ACABADOS ESPECIALES: Boiler nuevo, aljibe, tinaco, tanque estacionario, cocina con cubierta en granito, carpintería en parota, 2 interfon, baños y escalera con cristal templado, piso en porcelanato y cerámica imitación duela de madera, ventanería en aluminio, recién pintada e impermeabilizada. AGENDA TU CITA.
(ES/LR). EasyBroker ID: EB-VO8109
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Guadalajara
Mexico's second-largest city and cultural heartland -- birthplace of mariachi and tequila -- with an estimated 50,000 expats and year-round 70F weather. Remarkably affordable (comfortable living on $1,000-$1,500/month is achievable), with great air quality, reliable high-speed internet, and a growing tech scene earning it the nickname 'Mexico's Silicon Valley.' Very safe by Mexican standards and LGBTQ+-friendly, though Spanish opens far more doors than English here.
Taco stands on every corner, rooftop mezcal at sunset, a rhythm of life where lunch is the main event and the street markets overflow with colors you forgot existed.
Visa
Temporary Resident Visa — requires $4,185/mo income or $69,750 in savings. Valid 1-4 years, no employer sponsorship needed. Permanent Resident Visa available after 4 years or with $278,500+ in investments/savings. 2026 update: fees doubled and qualification criteria tightened.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to Mexico→Key Fact
Mexico has no path from tourist status to residency inside the country — you must apply at a Mexican consulate in the US. Healthcare is excellent and affordable (private insurance ~$100/mo), but bureaucracy moves slowly.
Learn more: Health Insurance for Americans Living Abroad→Mexico at a glance
How Mexico scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Mexico
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
5-8% of purchase price
- ·Acquisition tax: 2-4.5% (varies by state)
- ·Notary fees: 1-2%
- ·Appraisal: $3,000-5,000 MXN
- ·Registry: 0.5-1%
Annual Costs
Property Tax
0.1-0.3% of cadastral value (predial — very low)
Insurance
$300-800/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
$50-200/mo for condos
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller typically pays (3-6%)
Foreign Buyer Note
Restricted zone (within 50km of coast, 100km of border): must buy through fideicomiso bank trust (~$500/yr). Interior: direct ownership OK.
Legal help in Mexico
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Mexico?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
Eduardo Soto Rodriguez
Soto Real Estate Brokers
Next steps for moving to Mexico
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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