5 Bedroom Townhouse for sale in Santa Mesa, Metro Manila, Manila, Metro Manila
Manila, Philippines
Guide Price
$513274
29000000 PHP
PROPERTY TYPE
townhouse
BEDROOMS
5
BATHROOMS
5
Description
5 Bedroom Townhouse for Sale in Sta. Mesa Manila
Situated just in the middle of Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, and Quezon City
Just a few minutes to and from the Skyway Entry & Exit
Walking Distance from Lourdes Hospital & Don Bosco
Very Near JRC, TIP, University Belt Area, Big Malls and Supermarkets
Selling Price: PHP 29,000,000 Inclusive of Capital Gains Tax
Property
Features:
5 Bedroom Townhouse
3 Story with Multi-purpose Deck
Lot Area: 150 SQ.M
Floor Area: 345 SQ.M
5 Toilet & Bath with Water Heaters
2 to 3-Car Garage
Provision for Automatic Gate Closing
Equipped With Smart Home Entry
AC Units in Bedrooms & Living Area
Tall Aluminium Windows
Aluminum Louver Between the Roof & the Ceiling to Allow Heat to Escape
Internet & Cable TV Ready
Wood Paneling Design on the Ceiling
Gated Community
1st Floor:
Spacious Living & Dining Area
Built-in Induction Stove with Rangehood
Kitchen Cupboards
Maid’s Room with Own Toilet & Bath
Storage Room
Common Toilet & Bath
Future Ready Bedroom 1
Maid’s Room with Own Toilet & Bath
Lanai, Court Yard/Pocket Garden
2nd Floor:
Spacious Master Bedroom with Toilet & Bath with Built-in Wardrobe Cabinet (Walk-in Closet)
Balcony in the Master Bedroom
Large Bedroom 2 & 3
Common Toilet & Bath
Patio for Natural Lighting & Airflow with Provision for Pocket Garden
Laundry Area & Water Tank with Pumps
3rd Floor:
Bedroom 4
Common Toilet & Bath
Storage Room
Spacious Multi-purpose Roof Deck
For inquiry and viewing schedule, contact;
Marjonh N. Batulanon, REB
PRC Lic. No. 0033007 (Valid: June 2028)
DHSUD Reg. No. NCR-B-8662
PTR NO. 5851087
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Living in Manila
The capital's dense urban core offers rock-bottom costs ($1,000-$1,500/month for a comfortable life) and widespread English fluency. Makati and BGC are the expat hubs with modern condos, international restaurants, and reliable infrastructure. The trade-offs are intense traffic, tropical heat, and the chaos that comes with a megacity of 14 million.
Island-hopping on weekends, karaoke as a national religion, and a Filipino hospitality so genuine that you will be adopted by your neighbor's entire extended family before your first month is over.
Visa
SRRV (Special Resident Retiree Visa) — available from age 40+. Requires $15,000-50,000 deposit depending on age and pension status. Grants indefinite stay with multiple-entry privileges. SIRV (Special Investor Resident Visa) — requires $75,000 investment in Philippine securities. No age minimum. Both offer permanent residency.
Learn more: The Complete Guide to Moving to the Philippines→Key Fact
English is an official language and widely spoken — making the Philippines the easiest Asian country for American expats to navigate daily life. Private healthcare is excellent and affordable, but infrastructure outside Manila can be underdeveloped.
Learn more: The Cheapest Cities to Live Abroad→Philippines at a glance
How Philippines scores for American expats
Cost of buying in Philippines
Estimated fees and ongoing costs for this property
Closing Costs
5-8% of purchase price
- ·Transfer tax: 0.5-0.75%
- ·Documentary stamp: 1.5%
- ·Capital gains tax: 6% (seller, but often negotiated)
- ·Registration: ~0.25%
- ·Notary: ~0.5%
Annual Costs
Property Tax
1-2% of assessed value (varies by city)
Insurance
₱5,000-15,000/yr
HOA / Condo Fees
₱3,000-10,000/mo for condos
Good to Know
Agent Fees
Seller pays (3-5%)
Foreign Buyer Note
Foreigners CANNOT own land. Can own condo units (max 40% foreign quota per building). Houses possible via long-term lease or Filipino spouse.
Legal help in Philippines
Hire your own attorney — not the seller's. We'll match you with a vetted local lawyer.
Need a local attorney in Philippines?
We'll connect you with an independent, English-speaking real estate attorney experienced with foreign buyers. Not the seller's lawyer — yours.
Contact Agent
Marjonh N. Batulanon REB
Next steps for moving to Philippines
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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