General
    • $148,885

    DIY Belize Dream Home! Finish this 1BR Cottage in Carmelita Gardens

    Carmelita Gardens, Santa Familia, Cayo

    Overview

    • Tiny Homes
    • Property Type
    • 1
    • Bedroom
    • 1
    • Bathroom
    • 608
    • ft²
    • 2025
    • Year Built
    1 1 Bed
    Bedroom
    1 1 Bath
    Bathroom
    608 ft²
    Square Feet

    ID

    Lot 48

    Interior

    396 ft²

    Exterior

    212 ft²

    Model

    Cottage

    Year Built

    2025

    Total Area

    608 ft²

    Beds

    1 Bed

    Bath

    1 Bath

    Lot Size

    5,445 ft²

    Starting

    $148,885

    Cayo

    Carmelita Gardens

    Santa Familia

    Carmelita Gardens

    Cayo

    Tiny Homes

    Residential

    Residential
    Carmelita Gardens
    Description

    Looking for a project in paradise? This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage shell at Carmelita Gardens offers the perfect canvas for your Belize dream home.

    This “Shell and Sell” model was designed for a buyer who loves the idea of adding their own finishing touches. The build-out can be coordinated with Carmelita’s in-house architect and designer, or you can finish it on your own for a true DIY experience.

    An added bonus: the adjacent lot is also available for purchase, giving you the option to expand your space—whether for more privacy, a larger yard, or future building potential.

    🔧 Affordable Annual Community Maintenance Fund:  US$757.52

    Features

    Situated on Lot 48, this package includes:

    • The land (Green Garden Lot, 1/8 acre)
    • The cottage structure already in place (396 ft2 interior + 212 ft2 exterior veranda)
    • A 10,000-gallon cistern for water storage
    • Full floor plans and renderings
    • High-quality, concrete-finished polystructure insulated Styrofoam construction, optimal for tropical climates
    • Windows included
    • Loft can be added
    • Annual Property Tax: $5 US

    📍 Lot 48 | 1BR/1BA Cottage Shell | $148,885
    Optional adjacent lot (#47) available for purchase.

    More Info

    Carmelita Gardens is a vibrant, off-grid-by-choice riverfront community in the Cayo District. Just 20 minutes from San Ignacio and Spanish Lookout, the neighborhood combines modern comforts with a self-sufficient lifestyle. Community events like Taco Tuesdays and pancake breakfasts bring neighbors together, and future amenities include a pool, river park, and community center.

    Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or simply looking for a property with strong value-add potential, this is a rare chance to custom-finish your own home in a welcoming expat community.

    From beachfront condos to investment advice—everything you need to know is on our Belize Real Estate YouTube channel

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    Breakdown

    Property Taxes
    Additional
    Yearly
    $5
    Community Fee
    Additional
    Yearly
    $758

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