Casa en Venta en Barrio San Francisco
La Magdalena Contreras, Mexico
Guide Price
$501,500
8,500,000 MXN
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
3
BATHROOMS
3
Description
380m2 construidos en un terreno de 222m2, en la colonia Barrio de San Francisco en Magdalena Contreras, amplio jardín, roof garden y salón de juegos y eventos con baño para visitas en el 3er nivel, en el 2o cuenta con 3 amplias recámaras cada una con baño, la principal con jacuzzi y vapor, familyTV, en PB se encuentra la estancia, sala con chimenea y comedor ambos con vista al jardín, el cual cuenta con un muro llorón, asador y bodega, medio baño para visitas, lavandería y cocina integral, despensa, closet para visitas y estudio, 2 lugares de estacionamiento.
El pago podrá realizarse con recursos propios o con crédito hipotecario de cualquier institución, pública o privada, sujeto a la negociación que lleguen las partes de la compraventa y a las políticas de la institución correspondiente.
En las operaciones de crédito el costo total se determinará en función de los montos variables de conceptos de crédito y gastos notariales.
Nuestro Aviso de Privacidad y cualquier Queja y/o Sugerencia, está disponible en nuestra página https://www.idearteinmobiliaria.----
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Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in La Magdalena Contreras
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.
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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