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Moratto, Calle 20, Emiliano Zapata Nte, Mérida, Yucatán, 97129, MEX

Merida, Mexico

Guide Price

$148622

$2658379 MXN · $238/sqft

$100K-$199K
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PROPERTY TYPE

Condo

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

624 sq ft

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Description

Torre Triada es un proyecto de usos mixtos que viene a aportar valor y transformar el paisaje urbano de una de las zonas más emblemáticas de la ciudad de Mérida al tiempo que ofrece un nuevo y redituable modelo de inversión. Se ubica estratégicamente sobre la Av. Líbano, la arteria principal de la tradicional colonia México, dicha avenida conecta convenientemente la zona de Montebello, con sus vibrantes centros comerciales, restaurantes y bares de diseño con las zonas residenciales de abolengo y

Location

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Living in Merida

Considered the safest city in Mexico (and one of the safest in North America), with 11,000+ American and Canadian expats already established. The colonial Centro Historico is walkable and beautiful, healthcare is excellent at 50-70% below US costs, and rent runs $700-$1,000/month for a one-bedroom. The main downside is the heat -- locals joke there are two seasons: summer and super summer -- so AC is non-negotiable.

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.

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

Lamudi

Portal listings

200000

Currency

MXN