425 La Mesa, New Alabang Village, Muntinlupa, Fourth District NCR, National Capital Region, PHL
Muntinlupa, Philippines
Guide Price
$795,360
₱48,000,000 PHP · $547/sqft
PROPERTY TYPE
house
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
5
SIZE
1453 sq ft
Description
ASKING PRICE: PHP 48M Location: Ayala Alabang Village CLEAN TITLE DIRECT BUYERS ONLY Lot size: 135sqm Front lot: 70sqm 4 bedrooms 1 maids room Toilet and Bath 5 2 balcony With roof deck 3 floors CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES: Doreen Bigcas Lorida Real Estate Sales Person
Location
Open in Google MapsLiving in Muntinlupa
A southern Metro Manila city anchored by the Alabang business district, offering a more suburban, family-friendly alternative to Makati or BGC at lower prices. Filinvest City and Alabang have modern malls, international schools, and good hospitals, and English is spoken everywhere. It's quieter and less congested than central Manila, making it popular with expat families who want space without leaving the metro area.
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: Retiring Abroad on Social Security→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.
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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