Real Estate for Sale: esmeraldas, Ecuador, Beach house - 1 1/2 blocks from the ocean

Asking Price: $90,000
Location: 1 1/2 blocks from the ocean
City: Tonsupa
State/Province: esmeraldas
Country: Ecuador
Type: Beach Front

Three bedroom 3 bath home with ocean view. The house is a private home that has 3 floors and is located in a secure enclosed courtyard with 5 other private homes. It has off street parking and a small area for ornamental plants / garden. The house and court yard have been designed with the view of keeping maintenance to a minimum. The house is typical block and column construction with smooth stucco finish. All floors are tiled. The exterior doors and windows all have decorative metal security grills installed.
Taxes are up to $100.00 yr for 2008, & utilities run about $40.00 month total.
The house comes furnished including 2nd fridge & pool table for veranda on top floor where you have a beautiful view of the ocean. (see photo)
There are no hidden assoc. fees or monthly maintenance fees, rather each individual owner in the complex has up keep of his own property. This eliminates an area of potential problems.
The house is located in an exclusive tourist area which has grown rapidly in the last few years causing a corresponding increase in property values which will continue for some time as development progresses.
There is a major hotel chain under construction close by & good hotels and restaurants within 1 block walking distance.
There is bus service to the front gate of the property. In short, although this is a private residence located near the beach, it is not isolated or secluded but lies in the very heart of a fast growing high-rise community second only to Salinas in popularity. This property has the advantage of allowing one to leave the house unattended part time or year round without the hassle and expense of caretakers and security watchmen, something that is not wise if you purchase a home in an isolated location in Ecuador
Although there is a bustling party atmosphere during the holiday periods it is normally very quiet & peaceful & you have the beautiful beach (playa de Oro) practically to yourself for most of the year.
This area enjoys nearly constant year around mild temperatures & does not experience the cold water season that is experienced by most of the rest of Ecuador's beaches, in short a perfect place to spend the winter or to retire and enjoy life. Here gasoline is $1.48 usd and diesel is a $1.05 a gallon and you can actually live well on just your social security check.
Thank you for your interest
Steve & Jeanne Beemer