Mazatlan Real Estate

Mazatlan is divided into six major real estate zones. Courtesy of information provided by Invest Mazatlan who are a specialist real estate site in the area here is an indepth review of each zone:

Northern Mazatlan

Northern Mazatlan is a relatively young beach front suburb stretching along the beautiful and uninterrupted Sabalo Cerritos Beach between the New Mazatlan Marina m and Brujas Point. Nuevo Mazatlan, as the area is called by the locals, is very laid back and home to many hotels as well as condominium and housing communities located either right on the beach or a short stroll away. Being a mere 10-minute drive north of the Golden Zone, Mazatlan’s hub for dining, shopping, and entertainment, Nuevo Mazatlan offers great quality of living and tranquil surroundings with quick and easy access to the key Mazatlan’s attractions and entertainment. So whatever you choose to enjoy or savor you are within access by car, public transportation or on foot. Real estate prices for beachfront condominiums start in low US$300’s with an average price in mid US$400’s.

Marina Mazatlan

Marina Mazatlan is very conveniently located between the Golden Zone and Northern Mazatlan and it offers easy access to both the beach and the main Mazatlan attractions.  The Marina is a vast area that stretches around the many canals of the port. It has a lot of residential areas with a wide variety and style of house and condominium complexes. Many of the harbor-front residential neighborhoods offer optional boat slips to its inhabitants and therefore are an exceptional real estate option for boat owners, who enjoy having the convenience of the Marina and its facilities at their doorstep.

The Marina master plan includes a David Fleming designed 18-hole golf course, multiple commercial strips, an upscale shopping mall,  and a Convention Center, which will be the largest in north west Mexico – all of the above are under development at the moment and are scheduled to be finished by mid 2009. Marina Mazatlan grows to be not only a hub for entertainment, shopping and dining, but also the largest marina in Latin America. The Marina Mazatlan is a great real estate option not only for people who enjoy boat-related activities but also for those, who are looking for a convenient location with easy access to activities and attractions of Mazatlan. Real estate prices in the Marina start in low US$100’s for residential lots and in low US$200’s for condominiums and houses.

The Golden Zone

The Golden Zone is Mazatlan’s hub for dining, shopping, and entertainment. The heart of the Golden Zone - Ave Gaviotas - contains many hotels and condominium communities as well as prime shopping for jewelry and diamonds, clothing, crafts, souvenirs, and others goods. This neighborhood is a great real estate option for people who enjoy a fast-paced lifestyle with a lot of entertainment options at their doorstep.

You can find many bars, nightclubs, restaurants and live music venues only a short stroll away from your residence. Beachfront condominiums are the most prevailing real estate option in the Golden Zone and are among the most pricy in the Mazatlan property market. Beach front Condominium prices start in mid to high US$300’s.

The Malecon

The Malecon stretches along several beaches and links together the Old Town and the Golden Zone. This esplanade is commonly used by people of all ages for morning exercise, sunset watching and for street parties like the Carnaval or the Semana Santa. Along the Malecon, there are situated many hotels, restaurants, crafts and souvenir shops as well as condominium complexes. This area gives you the option of living in an ocean-view condo at a more competitive price than the cost of a beachfront residence.

Being a short distance from the two most distinctive parts of Mazatlan - the Golden Zone and the Old Town, you can have a diverse lifestyle and enjoy the charm and attractions of the historic district as well as the fun and entertainment of the Golden Zone. In addition, the Malecon is the longest and the most walker-friendly part of town and therefore it is adored by people, who enjoy active lifestyle. You will see people walking & exercising on this 4.2 mile esplanade at all times of the day. The real estate prices for ocean-view condominiums start at mid US$200’s.

The Old Town

The Old Town is one of the most charming areas of Mazatlan. Its architecture is maintained in a beautiful colonial style and it has a lot of colorful houses and leafy streets that create enjoyable strolling and sightseeing possibilities. In the heart of the Old Town there is Plazuela Machado and Angela Peralta Theatre, which provide plenty of entertainment for the local community and North American winter residents all year round. Historic town real estate is very different as compared with other parts of Mazatlan.

There are plenty of casitas (Spanish word for “small houses”) and traditional Mexican haciendas for sale in the Old Town, so if you feel that living in a Mexican style house fancies you, Mazatlan historic district is the place to be. There are still a lot of old colonial houses that need restoration available and you can still pick a neat project of this type for under US$100K. However, you can also find casitas in a fairly good shape starting in low US$100’s. The 150K option has sold out.

Stone Island

Stone Island, a peninsula located south of Mazatlan, is a little paradise with endless coconut groves and one long uninterrupted beach. Stone Island can be accessed either via highway or via small shuttle boats from the mainland. At the moment, Stone Island has very limited real estate options as most of its terrain is classified as so-called Ejido property, which is an equivalent of communal land.

However, there are many initiatives under way aimed at privatizing the area and making it available to investors. At the moment, there is one real estate project located on the Island, which offers beachfront and golf course houses and condominiums. Real estate prices start in mid US$300’s.

All information was provided by Invest Mazatlan, a specialist website for real estate in Mazatlan.

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