Condo vs house in Puerto Vallarta
Updated · By Chase Jordan
Across the bay, condos and houses sold for similar median prices on the MLS over the last 12 months, but condos cost far more per square metre, and there were about three condo sales for every house sale. A condo gives you shared amenities, security and lock-and-leave ease for an HOA fee; a house gives you more space and control, with the upkeep on you.
Side by side
| Condo | House | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale (12 mo) | $410,000 USD | $430,000 USD |
| Median price per m² | $3,750 USD | $2,085 USD |
| Median days on market | 195 | 203 |
| Sales, last 12 months | 995 | 281 |
| Listed now | 2391 | 583 |
| Monthly fees | HOA fee covers shared costs | Usually none, or a small community fee |
| Upkeep | Shared, through the HOA | Yours |
| Lock and leave | Easy | You need someone to look after it |
MLS Vallarta sales across Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit, 12 months to September 2026, USD as recorded.
What a condo costs every month
See HOA fees explained and the monthly cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Are houses cheaper per m² in Puerto Vallarta?
On the MLS over the last 12 months, yes: the median house sold for about $2,085 USD per m², against about $3,750 USD for condos.
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Sources
- MLS Vallarta sales data, Sept 2021 – Sept 2026, analysis by Chase Jordan (pending MLS publishing-rules check)
General information, not legal or tax advice. Prices and availability can change. Estimates are not a notary calculation.