Imagine living with your family in the original gated community of Playa del Carmen, just 5 minutes from downtown, the cafes and shops of Fifth Avenue, and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Of course, you may be wondering “How much?” While the community is not usually associated with cheap real estate in Mexico, this luxury lifestyle is well within the reach of the average budget, at just $125,000.
Playacar, located directly next to downtown Playa del Carmen, is a luxury gated community. The community is safe in all aspects, whether it is taking a walk with the children or a relaxing bike ride. Playacar is also very private, with minimal traffic and without the noise of many urban neighborhoods.
Playacar’s atmosphere is defined by tree-lined walkways, elegant homes, and laid-back residents. In addition to the high level of security, the visual appeal of the community adds a relaxing element to the lifestyle. A bike path, shaded by tall trees, following Playacar’s main roads makes relaxing bike rides, or a trip downtown or to the beach a pleasure. While the community is free from the hustle and bustle of large commercial areas, there are a few small shops, restaurants, and cafes within convenient walking distance.
At the center of the community is the Playacar golf course, just a short walk from almost any part of the community. Living in Playacar is a golf lover’s dream; In addition to having convenient access to golf anytime you want, several other world-class golf courses, including a PGA course, are within a half-hour’s drive. The area surrounding Playa del Carmen has been called the golf capital of Latin America.
The fact that Playacar is right next to the center of Playa del Carmen means that residents can enjoy very quick access to both the shops, international restaurants, live music, bars and cafes of Fifth Avenue, as well as the beloved beaches in the center of the city, which are very wide, with soft white sand and turquoise waters.
While living in Playacar is often considered a luxury for the wealthy, there are great condo units available at very affordable prices. One of those condos is a rush sale from a seller whose family outgrown the two-bedroom unit, has already moved on, and needs to sell soon. It has been very well maintained and the current owner has invested a considerable amount of money in custom cabinets, countertops, etc. Priced at $125,000 it is perhaps the best priced unit available in Playacar. Other condos near Playa del Carmen that are not as well maintained are priced at $138,000, which is still a very fair price to live in this community.
This particular condo is near the west entrance, around the corner from a Sam’s Club and a new mall with several big box stores and a big screen movie theater.
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