Over on their blog about retirement living in Mexico, Tom and Bea have been sharing pictures and tips about Little Italy, which is the north half of downtown, probably the trendiest part of town and one of the most convenient locations for a walk-everywhere lifestyle. (See the tags for that blog, Little Italy and Fifth Avenue.)
Today I’d like to draw attention to the real estate side of things. The lifestyle is key – walk-everywhere, quaint shops, European cafes, international restaurants, beautiful beaches with trendy clubs, etc. Just as important, however, is the fact that life here is really accessible; there are nice properties with good design, comfortable space, excellent location and prices that are well within the budget of the average buyer. One of the best points for buyers is that there are plenty of them available. The property that most defines Little Italy is a 2 bedroom condo in a small to mid-sized complex. Many include a rooftop lounge with a pool. Let’s take a look at some examples of properties currently for sale, in a variety of price ranges.
Studio Close to Fifth – $53,995 USD
This cozy studio is nestled between Little Italy and Playa’s newest up-and-coming neighborhood, Coco Beach. It is a walk away to either, as well as the beach and Fifth Avenue. It would be an ideal vacation property for a couple or investment property for rental income.
2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Condo – $125,000
This 80 square meter condo (about 860 sq. ft.) is in an ideal location right in the heart of Little Italy’s residential area, a short walk not only to Fifth Avenue and the beach, but also to many of the more local-focused shops and restaurants in the other direction, such as a delicious Mexican bakery, a nice local market and an Italian goods shop.
Quadra Alea – Luxury Condos in Quiet, Spacious Complex – $250,000
These beautiful, luxury condos stand out for a number of reasons; besides offering a very accessible price, they are among the largest units downtown, and are located in a spacious, quiet complex that seems like it’s out in a gated community, while still being in the heart of downtown, a walk from everything.
Oceanview Condo Hotel at Mamitas Beach – $419,000
This beautiful condo is located right on Mamitas Beach, the area’s trendiest beach with an upscale club. The shopping, dining and nightlife of Fifth Avenue is just a 5 minute walk away. This is just a brief cross section of the beautiful condos that can be found in this amazing community, suiting all budgets and lifestyles. The one thing that they all have in common is the walk-everywhere lifestyle, close to the beach in a vibrant, safe community where you can find anything you need!
Doug Morgan was born in Dayton, Ohio and went to college at Buckeye State. Moving to Louisiana after college, he became President of his New York Stock Exchange company at the age of 28. His later career shifted to Florida and the investment business, where he was a financial advisor and branch manager for over 30 years. He bought his first condominium in Mexico in 2008 (from Top Mexico Real Estate), initially as a vacation home, but a year later he retired and moved full time to Playa del Carmen. Contact Doug at (512) 879-6546.
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Nada mejor que empezar el año haciendo una revisión de los bienes raÃces en Playa del Carmen. Hoy me gustarÃa hablarles un poco y compartirles algunas fotografÃas y datos sobre La Pequeña Italia (Little Italy) en la famosa Quinta Avenida de Playa de Carmen. Es quizá el lugar más trendy y el más en boga actualmente. Con restaurantes, bares, tiendas y un ambiente enteramente romántico, esta parte del centro de Playa del Carmen, es verdaderamente único. El tipo modelo de las propiedades en esta zona de la Quinta Avenida son departamentos cómodos en su mayorÃa de 2 recámaras en edificios de tamaño mediano. La mayorÃa ofrecen comodidades y lujos propios de un lugar tan paradisiaco como este, como albercas y techos con terraza y áreas comunes. Revisemos algunos ejemplos de propiedades en venta en diferentes rangos de precios. Estudio amueblado a unos pasos de la Quinta Avenida: $ 53,995 USD. Estudio completamente amueblado ubicado entre La Pequeña Italia y Coco Beach. A unas cuadras de distancia de la famosa Quinta Avenida y de sus playas. Es una propiedad ideal como inversión. Imagina los ingresos por renta que podrÃas generar por esta propiedad, ubicada en uno de los lugares más turÃsticos del mundo. Departamento de 2 recámaras y 2 baños en $ 125,000 USD. Este departamento de 80 m2 de construcción se encuentra en el corazón de la zona de la Pequeña Italia, a solo unos pasos de la vida nocturna y de las playas de la Quinta Avenida. 2 recámaras y 2 baños y un espacio amplio en un tranquilo conjunto de departamentos. Quadra Alea. Espacio, comodidad y lujo por solo $ 250,000 USD. Los departamentos y penthouses en Quadra Alea son quizá las propiedades élite en la zona de la Pequeña Italia. Por mucho el espacio, la comodidad y el lujo que ofrece Quadra Alea no lo encontrarás en ningún otro lado. Descubre la promoción de hasta 28 % de descuento en penthouses, y descubre lo que es vivir en el paraÃso. Departamento con vista a la playa en Mamitas por solo $ 419,000 USD. Este increÃble departamento ubicado en playa mamitas, ofrece una vista espectacular del Caribe mexicano. En un ambiente total de lujo y comodidad, encontrarás lo que es vivir rodeado de belleza y confort. www.topmexicorealestate.com, la empresa lÃder en bienes raÃces en México.