Cuenca Properties
Cuenca, with its cobblestone streets and stately mansions, has become one of the world´s top retirement destinations. The city, Ecuador´s third largest, is home to approximately 350,000 citizens, and an estimated 4,000 expats. It is an extremely walkable city, and expats often gather near the Parque Abdon Calderon for coffee or drinks. The city is flush with both modern conveniences including 18 hospitals, and with 4 major universities attracting students from all over the world, it is often referred to as the Athens of the Andes.
Cuenca´s temperatures range from 50-75 degrees Fahrenheit, and is often hailed as the city of eternal spring. For those who love the outdoors, Cajas National Park offers incredible year round hiking. Most expats live extremely well on $2000 a month.
If you are seeking a rich cultural life with international symphonies and ballets and a mix of the historic and the modern, come see what makes Cuenca such a special place to retire.
EL CENTRO CUENCA 2-BED BEAUTY: This Furnished, Turnkey Unit is located in the Heart of Downtown Cuenca and is Move-In Ready
- Price
- $195,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 890.28 sq ft (82.71 m²)
- Total Living Area
- 890.28 sq ft (82.71 m²)
This modern, 2-bedroom, turnkey, downtown Cuenca condo in a luxury building and prime location is a rare find, given the limited inventory of North American standard-built apartments in the historic center. Situated just blocks from Parque Calderon, the Tomebamba River, and the heart of El Centro, this furnished, open-concept, 2 bed, 1 bath condo is 890 sq. ft (82.71 sq. meters) with a long terrace overlooking the plant-filled central courtyard of the building. There is also a storage unit/bodega on the incredible, shared rooftop, which also has two separate seating areas, flowers and shrubbery everywhere, mood-setting and warming fire pits, and one of the best views of the Blue Domes of the new cathedral -- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception -- in the city. The building also has an electric dumbwaiter for carrying suitcases, heavy groceries, or boxes right to your door step..
CUENCA 3-BEDROOM CONDO NEAR YANUNCAY RIVER AND TRAM: This Unfurnished, 2120 sq. ft Home has 2 Patios, a Grass Lawn, a Workshop, a Craft's Room and a Covered Patio
- Price
- $239,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 29
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,938.54 sq ft (273.00 m²)
- Total Living Area
- 2,120.48 sq ft (197.00 m²)
This charming 3-bedroom home, located in a quiet cul-de-sac, offers a harmonious blend of modern convenience and outdoor serenity, just steps from the Yanuncay River and Cuenca’s tram system. With easy access to downtown Cuenca and all that the city has to offer, this property is the ideal house for those seeking a peaceful, residential home near the river, with easy access to downtown Cuenca. The 3-bedroom, unfurnished home has 2 patios, a grass lawn, a workshop, a craft's room and a pergola patio, which is perfect to watch the rain, while staying warm and snug. The 2120 sq. ft. home is just blocks away from the Yanuncay River, on the opposite side of the river from Primero de Mayo. The heart of the home is its open-concept living and dining area, perfect for gathering with family or friends. The double floor high ceilings over the dining area give the room a majestic feel and sliding glass door lead directly to the covered patio, when al fresco dining is preferred. Just around the corner, you’ll find a spacious, cook’s kitchen equipped with an oven, stove, refrigerator, range hood, and dishwasher—all included in the purchase price. Adjacent to the kitchen is a generously sized pantry and an oversized laundry room, boasting abundant storage and closet space. The first floor also includes a social bathroom. The converted garage has been transformed into a workshop, offering endless possibilities for hobbies or home projects, while a separate art studio and crafts area invites creativity to flow freely. Should you simply want a spacious 2-car garage, this covered garage comes with an automatic garage door opener.
CASA SAN SEBASTIAN CUENCA LOFT: One-of-a-Kind Turnkey Designer Loft Combines Elegance, Sophistication and History
- Price
- $325,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 40
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- San Sebastian - Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,948.26 sq ft (181.00 m²)
- Total Living Area
- 1,948.26 sq ft (181.00 m²)
There are homes that capture attention, and there are those that capture the imagination. This one-of-a-kind, 2-bedroom, turnkey designer loft, set within a meticulously restored 120-year-old colonial building on Cuenca’s most renowned avenue – Simon Bolivar -- is a living masterpiece where the past and present exist in perfect harmony. Located in the heart of El Centro, steps from Parque San Sebastián – a charming area filled with restaurants, outdoor cafes, tiendas, and speciality stores -- and just a short stroll to Parque Calderón, this home offers a privileged opportunity to own a piece of Cuenca’s cultural legacy while indulging in the sophistication of contemporary loft living. From the moment you enter this exceptional 1,948 sq. ft. (181 sq. meter) loft, you are greeted by soaring 20+ foot ceilings adorned with original wooden beams, creating an expansive and dramatic living space. The historic, century-old hardwood floors add warmth and character, perfectly complemented by sleek, contemporary furnishings. A striking floating staircase leads to the spacious second-floor primary suite, complete with a desk and room for a comfy seating area. The open-concept living and dining rooms exude sophistication, featuring Italian leather seating, a glass coffee table, a handcrafted wooden dining table and chairs for eight, a stunning dimmable chandelier perfect for intimate gatherings; a beautiful armoire that serves as a bar and place for your glasses, stemware and bar essentials; as well as a hand-made credenza for extra dishes, platters, tablecloths and dining pieces. A chef’s dream, the spacious kitchen is fully equipped with appliances, including a five-burner gas stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, range hood, and microwave, and an oversized island that invites conversation and culinary creativity, while ensuring the hosts are in the middle of the celebration. And what a place to entertain. From the comfort of your own 4 Juliette balconies, you’ll have an unrivaled, front-row seat to Cuenca’s legendary Pase del Niño Christmas Eve Parade, an eight-hour spectacle of music, color, and tradition that fills the avenue with joyous revelry … and a party to remember.
Riverfront Apartment For Sale in El Batan - Cuenca
- Price
- $167,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- El Batan - Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Riverfront
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,552.15 sq ft (144.20 m²)
- Total Living Area
- 1,315.78 sq ft (122.24 m²)
This apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is located in El Batan - Cuenca, Azuay Ecuador, in the county of Cuenca. This riverfront property with mountain view is situated in the highlands of Ecuador. The land area of this apartment is 1.552,15 square feet (144,20 square meter), and it has a living space of 1.315,78 square feet (122,24 square meter). This property includes a dishwasher, a microwave, an oven and a stove hood.
LA TERRASSA ON THE RIVER: Riverside, 2-Bedroom, Unfurnished Cuenca Condo with Huge Terrace
- Price
- $290,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 46
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, River View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 826.56 sq ft (76.79 m²)
- Total Living Area
- 1,700.69 sq ft (158.00 m²)
This stunning, riverside, 2-bedroom, unfurnished, corner unit Cuenca penthouse with a generator, giant terrace and magnificent views is the perfect entertaining home, with an open-concept layout featuring a lovely hallway entrance (with a coat closet ... unheard of in Ecuador) leading indroom to the living room, gourmet chef's kitchen, dining room, the en-suite primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and a spacious bathroom, an en-suite guest room on the opposite side of the penthouse, affording privacy for both owner and guests. An incredible wrap-around terrace that is 76.79 m2 (826.5 sq ft), offers a dining area, off the living space, and tons of additional spaces -- including a sliding glass door leading from the primary bedroom out into a private area of this gigantic terrace. From every side of the meandering terrace are river and city views. An outdoor kitchen, multiple seating areas, a pergula or covered space, giant gardens or whatever your heart desires are all possible on this gorgeous expansive terrace. A generator not only services all the public areas of the building, but each individual condo, so you never have to worry about power outages. The 157.57 m2 (1690 sq ft) penthouse also comes with 2 parking spaces, a laundry room, a TV room and a boedga/storage unit. There is also a tranquil, shared rooftop garden (up one flight from your condo) with river views and multiple patio areas to entertain your friends and family and wow them with the expansive views. The asking price for this riverside, 2-bedroom penthouse with spectacular terrace views is $290,000
MAGNIFICENT FURNISHED MOUNTAIN, COUNTRY ESTATE ON 13 ACRES: This Luxurious Furnished Home has Top Quality Furnishings and Upgrades with Spectacular Views
- Price
- $490,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 53
- Property Type
- Country Estate
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Santa Ana, Valle, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- City View, Garden View, Mountain View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 13.00 acre (5.26 ha)
- Total Living Area
- 4,294.78 sq ft (399.00 m²)
This luxurious 4,300 sq. ft. furnished, mountain top country estate, on 13+ acres of land overlooking all of Cuenca, is one of the loveliest properties currently on the market. A masterpiece, built to the highest in North American standards, this open, bright, single-level 3-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has every comfort you could possibly imagine including a huge chef’s kitchen, thermostat-controlled radiant heat floors throughout the house with zoned thermostats, dual propane boilers, imported high-end water pumps; and a two-sided fireplace separating the living and dining rooms providing cozy warmth and ambiance. A sound system travels throughout the entire house, and the home has an American-style enclosed garage with an automatic overhead door opener. Additionally, this one-of-a-kind gem has a sumptuous primary bedroom suite with a large seating area, an office alcove, with two desks, and his and hers walk-in-closets. The primary en-suite bathroom is very spacious and includes a large walk-in double shower (no glass) and a double, two-person whirlpool Jacuzzi bathtub with a heater. Remote-controlled mood lighting in the niche and fixtures over the tub make this is the perfect place to unwind with a dreamy view overlooking the entire valley. An outdoor kitchen with a large clay pizza oven, beautifully manicured lawn and gardens, and spectacular views of all of Cuenca and the Gordeleg River valley complete this fairytale setting. The asking price for this luxurious furnished country estate on 13 acres of land is $490,000
TURNKEY, CUENCA RIVERSDIE GEM: Don't Miss Out on this Bright & Spacious Fully Furnished Condo just steps from Cuenca’s Yanuncay River
- Price
- $225,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 38
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/4
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Garden View, Mountain View, River View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,625.34 sq ft (151.00 m²)
- Total Living Area
- 1,625.34 sq ft (151.00 m²)
The first thing you notice as you enter this 1.620 sq. ft (150.50 sq. meter) condo is how light, bright and open the apartment is. With windows everywhere and wide hallways leading from the open concept living, dining and kitchen area, directly into a colorful sunroom, and the 3 bedrooms, this condo has a "wow" factor that is immediately warm and inviting. The furnishings, appliances, and a majority of the artwork come with the purchase price. The apartment, with 4 bathrooms, has central gas heat piped into the condo -- a rarity in Cuenca, a 165 sq. ft..parking space, a 14 sq. ft bodega/storage unit in the underground parking garage, LED lights throughout and an electric door lock and intercom system. This modern, yet comfy condo is ideally located one half blocks from the beautiful Yanuncay River with its walking paths, picnic spots, and exercise areas. The guest room -- which could also be the primary bedroom -- has a small patio directly off the bedroom -- perfect for morning coffee as you gaze at the beautiful mountain and cityscape backdrops. All bedrooms are en-suite. In addition, the living space and primary bedroom have double wall construction, making the condo incredibly quiet. The gourmet kitchen includes high-end appliances, plenty of cabinet and storage space, an oven, range hood, microwave, and gas stove, as well as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, and an extra large refrigerator. There is a lovely 4-seat table in the center of the kitchen, which is perfect for breakfasts, informal lunches and dinners, or just chatting with the cook and catching up on your day. To the side of the kitchen is a fully, enclosed laundry room with a washer, dryer, washing sink, and a drying rack. All kitchen pots and pans, utensils, plates, cutlery and dishes are included in the sale. Bedding, linens, light fixtures, blankets, and and anything you might need to start your new life (or re-start in a new Cuenca home) makes this gem, completely turnkey and ready for you to move right in. The listing price for this this bright & spacious turnkey condo just steps from Cuenca’s Yanuncay River is $225,000.
XAV118: Apartment For Sale in Av. Ordóñez Lasso - Cuenca
- Price
- $155,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Av. Ordóñez Lasso - Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,399.30 sq ft (130.00 m²)
- Total Living Area
- 1,399.30 sq ft (130.00 m²)
This Luxury Suite Features: • High-end finishes: Spanish porcelain in the kitchen, white quartz countertop, premium floating floors, cedar wood furniture • Luxury bathroom: anti-mold bathtub with ceramic coating • Optimized spaces: originally a 2-bedroom apartment, transformed into a spacious suite of approximately 130 m² • Comfort and privacy: bedroom with soundproof glass • Large balcony: breathtaking panoramic view of Cuenca • Private parking space and storage unit for added convenience • Common areas: BBQ area with pergola, garden, coworking lounge
Top quality 1 bedroom furnished downtown unit for sale.
- Price
- $98,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 17
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,614.58 sq ft (150.00 m²)
- Total Living Area
- 1,291.66 sq ft (120.00 m²)
This top top top quality downtown 120 m² (1.285,2 sq ft) 1 bedroom 1.5 bathroom condo is located less than 10 minutes walking distance to downtown in a small and secure building. This well situated and completely furnished unit features a great ample social area and a bright and airy kitchen… with marvelous church, mountains and city views… Because of its front and spacious covered terrace it feels much more open and spacious. This unit sells turn-key ready with brand new appliances, nice and good quality furniture and even decorations are included. This is the perfect unit to live in or rent out, it also includes 1 underground parking spot and storage unit. Asking price $98.000
Casa De Miguel: Ultra-Modern Luxury Estate in a Gated Community
- Price
- $599,900
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 81
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 7/8
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 8
- Location
- Baños - Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View, Mountain View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 23,680.51 sq ft (2,200.00 m²)
- Total Living Area
- 3,229.16 sq ft (300.00 m²)
Welcome to this 7-bedroom, 8-bathroom luxury estate, spanning 3,230 sq. ft. (300 m²) on a 23,680 sq. ft. (2,200 m²) fully fenced lot. Built in 2021, this modern home comes fully furnished, including appliances, electronics, equipment, and furniture—ready for move-in or a highly profitable Airbnb investment (business details available upon request). Enjoy breathtaking city views from the living room with a fireplace, a state-of-the-art floor heating system, tinted double-layer windows, and an electric fence for security. Smart home features include high-speed Wi-Fi, multi-camera security, cloud video storage, smart locks, and app-controlled lighting. Outdoor spaces feature a covered kitchen patio with a built-in grill and clay oven, plus a fire pit area for bonfires and BBQs. Guest suites offer private bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room. The second approved buildable lot adds future potential. Located next to Hostería Caballo Campana, just minutes from Cuenca’s city center, museums, horse riding clubs, Yanuncay River, restaurants, tennis, and golf clubs. A perfect blend of luxury, security, and investment potential—schedule a private tour today! For a virtual tour of this property, kindly click on this link: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=rLVRcNH1Phv and see the video presentation at: https://youtu.be/aTBbRADPKW8.
