Cozumel
Cozumel real estate
Homes and condos for sale in Cozumel
Cozumel is the Caribbean's best-known diving island, a short ferry ride from Playa del Carmen, with its own international airport and a single town, San Miguel. It suits buyers who want island life with real services.
Cozumel real estate is concentrated on the calm west coast: condos and homes in and around San Miguel, oceanfront buildings on the quieter north shore and beach and resort-style properties to the south. The windward east side stays mostly undeveloped. Choosing the right stretch of coast is the first decision. The current listings are just below this guide.
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Área por área
What each part of Cozumel offers
San Miguel and Centro
Town · condos · houses
The island's only town, with the malecón, ferry pier and services. Best for full-time living.
San Miguel guide →
North Zone
Oceanfront condos · sunsets
North of town, condo buildings with sunset views over the channel, quieter but close to the center.
North Zone guide →
South Zone
Beaches · reefs · villas
The island's best-known beaches and reef access, with resorts and residential developments further from town.
South Zone guide →Lo que puedes comprar
Property types in Cozumel
Oceanfront condos. Mostly on the north and south shores. Many have sea access over ironshore rather than sand. See which Cozumel buildings sit on the water, with prices →
Houses in town. Homes in San Miguel's neighborhoods, close to services and the ferry.
Villas. A limited number of villas on the south shore and in residential developments.
New projects. A few new developments. They need an independent lawyer and a look at permits and the developer's record.
Antes de comprar
What we check on every Cozumel property
Cozumel is an island with protected reefs and limited land, which makes due diligence the part of the purchase that protects you most.
- Title and land regime. A clean title chain in the Public Registry.
- Sea access and maritime zone. How the property reaches the water and the federal maritime zone concession.
- Hurricane readiness. Building structure, windows and insurance history.
- Precio en contra del mercado. An independent valuation against real comparables on the same stretch of coast.
- Cost total de la operación de cierre. Planifique los costos de cierre del 7 al 10% del precio de compra, además del propio precio.
Representación del comprador
Buying in Cozumel with someone on your side
We don’t represent developers, so when you buy in Cozumel with Playa Realtors the only interest at the table is yours. We work from our offices in Playa del Carmen and Tulum and cover Cozumel in person.
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Preguntas que hacen los compradores
Cozumel real estate FAQ
Is Cozumel good for living full time?
Yes. San Miguel has a hospital, schools and supermarkets, and the island has its own international airport and frequent ferries to Playa del Carmen.
Which side of Cozumel is best to buy on?
Almost all residential property is on the calm west coast, split between town, the north shore and the south shore.
How much are closing costs when buying in Cozumel?
Planifique entre el 7 y el 10% del precio de compra, incluyendo impuestos de adquisición, honorarios notariales y registro. La cifra exacta dependerá de la propiedad y del precio, y le daremos una estimación escrita antes de firmar una oferta.
Can I buy oceanfront property in Cozumel as a foreigner?
Yes. We walk you through the process and the documents step by step in a consultation.
