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JARDINES DEL BOSQUE, Guadalajara, Jalisco

Guadalajara, Mexico

Guide Price

$439,550

$7,450,000 MXN

PROPERTY TYPE

Casa

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

5

SIZE

3165 sq ft

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Description

<div><!--block--><strong>Casa en Venta para Remodelar en Jardines del Bosque<br></strong><br></div><div><!--block-->Amplia propiedad con excelente potencial para remodelación, ubicada en una de las zonas con mayor tradición y plusvalía de la ciudad. Ideal para proyecto habitacional de gran escala o actualización personalizada.<br><br></div><div><!--block--><strong>Superficie de terreno:</strong> 203.15 m²<br> <strong>Construcción:</strong> 294.84 m²<br> <strong>Frente / Fondo:</strong> 10.00 m x 20.29 m<br><br><strong>Distribución:<br></strong><br></div><div><!--block--><strong>Planta Baja:</strong><br> Cochera para 4 vehículos (una techada), recibidor, medio baño, sala, comedor, estar familiar, terraza, patio con jardín, cocina y área de servicio.<br><br></div><div><!--block--><strong>Primer Nivel:</strong><br> 5 recámaras, la principal con terraza, y 5 baños completos.<br><br></div><div><!--block--><strong>Segundo Nivel:</strong><br> Cuarto de servicio con baño y patio.<br><br></div><div><!--block-->Propiedad con amplios espacios y sólida distribución, ideal para modernizar y maximizar su potencial en una ubicación estratégica dentro de Jardines del Bosque.<br><br></div><div><!--block--><br><br></div>

Location

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Living 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
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Mexico at a glance

How Mexico scores for American expats

💰Cost of Living
Affordable
🛡️Safety
Use caution
🗣️English Spoken
Rarely
🏥Healthcare
Moderate
🌬️Air Quality
Moderate
📶Internet
Moderate
🚶Walkability
Very walkable
🚇Transit
Moderate

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.

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Next steps for moving to Mexico

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 — the complete pre-move checklist.

Source

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Currency

MXN