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.
Conveniently located 2 bedroom/2 bath condo for only $125,000! Great investment!
- Price
- $125,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 93.00 m² (1,001.04 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 93.00 m² (1,001.04 sq ft)
Situated in a neighborhood popular with North American Expats (Gran Colombia), this condo of 1,000 sq. ft., 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom is located across the street from the Tranvia light rail platform that can take you into El Centro (Cuenca’s city center) within 5 minutes. Or, you can take a 5-minute taxi ride ($1.50), a 10-minute bus ride ($0.25), or you can easily stroll into El Centro within 15-20 minutes. This ground floor home is also a 5-minute walking distance from a US-style supermarket that carries many US brand-name items and is very close to many good restaurants, banks and shopping for anything you may need or want. Plenty of natural light floods every living space. This open-concept home has a kitchen with an eating bar, granite countertops, loads of easy-care laminate cabinets, a cooktop, and a range hood. There is also a separate laundry area (washer and dryer included) and half-bathroom just off the kitchen.
Fantastic location!! Only a 10-minute walk to el centro and close to everything!!!
- Price
- $205,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 164.00 m² (1,765.27 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 164.00 m² (1,765.27 sq ft)
Ideally situated in a very active neighborhood (Remigio Crespo) popular with North American Expats, near Av. Fray Vincente Solano, this unfurnished, 1,765 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom, condo is located on the 4th floor of a 6-floor, brand-new building. This modern, efficiently designed condo building is ideally situated just a few blocks from many of Cuenca’s better restaurants, nightclubs, supermarkets, home décor stores, banks and two major hospitals, and is only a 10 minute walk or a 5 minute taxi ride into El Centro, Cuenca’s city center. Additional amenities included with this home are: Easy-care laminate flooring in the living areas and tile flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms, laminate cabinets and quartz countertops in the kitchen, and laminate-faced closets, covered outdoor laundry (common in Cuenca, since temps never go below freezing here!), and a 480 sq. ft. terrace. The building amenities include: Centralized gas and hot water, 24/7/365 security guards and building security cameras, a gathering room, satellite TV connectivity, and fiber-optic cabling for fast Internet speeds. The price of this home is only $205,000, and includes a deeded storage room (bodega) and a deeded in-building parking space. The ANNUAL property tax is only $110 (2018), and the monthly condo fee (alicuota) is only $120!
2008 Penthouse Duplex: Brand New, Elegant 2-Level Penthouse With Spectacular Views
- Price
- $370,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 26
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Riverfront
- View Type
- City View, Greenbelt View, River View
- Total Lot Size
- 238.00 m² (2,561.80 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 238.00 m² (2,561.80 sq ft)
Situated in a neighborhood popular with North American Expats (Gran Colombia), this Penthouse has 2 levels (9th & 10th floors of a 10-floor building), 2,568 sq. ft., 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom, with upstairs and downstairs pergola-covered terraces (130 sq. ft. and 135 sq. ft., respectively). (This condo is still under construction, so the photos depict unfinished areas at this time.) This open-concept Penthouse has plenty of entertainment space and sits atop a new building ideally located in the middle of everything! The front entrance is just a block away from the Gran Colombia Platform for Cuenca’s new electric commuter rail, the Tranvia, which can have you in El Centro (Cuenca’s city center) within 5 minutes (for under $1 per person) or the Cuenca Airport within 15 minutes. Other transportation options for going into El Centro are a 5 minute taxi ride, a 10-minute $.15 bus ride, or you can easily stroll into El Centro in 15-20 minutes.
Homestead lots with Investment Potential
- Price
- $38,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 21
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Susudel, Susudel, Oña, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 3.10 ha (7.66 acre)
Located in one preferred weekend retreat towns of local Cuencanos these blue top lots are ideal for commissioning the construction of a primary home, vacation residence or investment property. Each lot faces south allowing subsequently built homes to receive direct sunlight throughout the day. Situated above the road and comfortably set back off the Pan-American Highway the larger property was subdivided in such a way that each leverages the spectacular mountain and valley views of the area.
Development Parcel For Sale in Cdla Machangara
- Price
- $65,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Development Parcel
- Location
- Cdla Machangara, Machángara, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,250.00 m² (24,218.70 sq ft)
This development parcel is located in Cdla Machangara, Azuay, Ecuador, in Cuenca county. This property with city view is situated in the highlands of Ecuador. The land area of this development parcel is a total of 2.250,00 square meter (24.218,70 square feet).
Countryside House For Sale in Cuenca
- Price
- $168,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 21
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/2
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 702.00 m² (7,556.24 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 230.00 m² (2,475.69 sq ft)
This house with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is located in Cuenca, Azuay Ecuador, in the county of Cuenca. This countryside property with city view is situated in the highlands of Ecuador. The land area of this house is 702,00 square meter (7.556,24 square feet), and it has a living space of 230,00 square meter (2.475,69 square feet). The property also features a wading pool.
Palermo: Exceptional Luxury Living in Cuenca
- Price
- $233,900
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 27
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Av. Ordóñez Lasso - Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View, River View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.00 m² (10.76 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 163.00 m² (1,754.51 sq ft)
Perched on the 13th floor of Palermo, this exceptional condo offers a commanding view - day and night - of Cuenca and the Andes mountains. With views of the Tomebamba, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo has been fully upgraded.
Terreno en Venta Sector Victoria del Portete: Home Construction Site For Sale in Tarqui - Cuenca
- Price
- $79,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 6
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Tarqui - Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Other
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 980.00 m² (10,548.59 sq ft)
This home construction site is located in Tarqui - Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador, in Cuenca county. This property with city and mountain views is situated in the highlands of Ecuador. The land area of this home construction site is a total of 980,00 square meter (10.548,59 square feet).
Stunning new condo in the most popular north american expat neighborhood!
- Price
- $134,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
This gorgeous home is located on the 5th floor of a 12-story condo building only a 5 minute walk to the Supermaxi at Las Americas and only a 15 minute walk, an 8-minute taxi drive, or a 10-minute Tranvia (light rail) ride from the Gran Colombia Platform into El Centro, Cuenca’s city center. This efficiently laid out, modern condo has 1,080 sq. ft. of space with large windows that not only provide plenty of natural light throughout, but beautiful views of the area. Although the list price of $134,000 is offered for this condo as unfurnished, the tasteful furnishings and appliances are available for an additional price (to be negotiated by the buyer with the seller). The amenities that can be found in this home are: A 60 sq. ft. balcony, granite kitchen countertops, easy-care laminate kitchen cabinets, laminate flooring in the living areas, tile flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms, and fiber-optic cabling for fast Internet speeds. A storage unit (bodega) and 2 in-building parking spaces are also deeded with this unit. Included for the monthly condo fee of $80 are centralized hot water and gas, a shared rooftop terrace with spectacular views of Cuenca and the Cajas Mountains, a social gathering room and 24/7/365 Security Service with security cameras. The low ANNUAL property taxes for this condo total only $100 (2018).
Spectacular single-level house with huge back yard 20 minutes from el centro!!
- Price
- $280,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 30
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Cuenca, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,011.71 m² (10,889.91 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 348.00 m² (3,745.83 sq ft)
Located in a very quiet, residential area two blocks off the main road in Chaullabamba, one of the best suburbs of Cuenca, known for its stunning homes and popular with North American Expats, this modern, well-designed SINGLE-LEVEL home is a rare find!!! This beautiful home sits on a ¼ acre lot with a small front yard and a huge fenced back yard, complete with a covered deck, an outdoor kitchen, a barbeque area, and a large game room for relaxing and entertaining. Bright and airy, with plenty of windows, skylights and high ceilings, this 3,745 sq. ft., 25 year-old, 3 bedroom, and 3.5 bathroom home is filled with sought-after amenities, such as: • Office/library space just off the front entrance • Fireplace • Maid’s quarters • Storage room (bodega) • Garage and driveway parking • Security cameras • Quiet neighborhood on private road • A huge kitchen with an unbelievable amount of wood cabinets, a pantry and a large island with electrical outlets • Fiber-optic cabling for fast Internet speeds • Several sitting areas, children’s play areas, and space to create a media area/room • Wood and laminate flooring in the living areas and tile flooring in the game room, sunroom, bathrooms and kitchen • And too many additional amenities to name here! Conveniently located only 2 minutes from pharmacies, restaurants, gyms, and supermarkets (including a new MegaMaxi, which is only 2 blocks away), this home is only 10 minutes from the Hospital del Rio. Visiting Cuenca’s city center, El Centro, is also easy via a 15-20 minute taxi ride or by bus. And, if Cuenca is too chilly for you, Chaullabamba, at an elevation 2,000 feet lower than Cuenca, is about 10 degrees warmer on average. With a low asking price of only $280,000 (negotiable) and an ANNUAL property tax totaling only $205 (2018), this property will NOT be on the market for long!!!
