COLóN ISLAND, BOCAS DEL TORO PROVINCE, PANAMA
Chalet for Sale in Colón Island, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama USD 749,000
PROPERTY DETAILS
DESCRIPTION
Passive income – A Surfer’s Investment Property – RootsPanama
For Sale High ROI
NEWLY BUILT CABANAS, EXCELLENT PASSIVE INCOME OPPORTUNITY
Located only 10 minutes from the down town peninsula of Bocas Town on Isla Colon, this is a sweet and easy opportunity to make money while you surf.
THE DREAM
The Surfer’s Investment is perfect for: the Island Dreamer
Is your back sore from sitting at your desk 9-5? Is your beachy screensaver taunting you every day? Here’s your opportunity to dive into a turn key, low maintenance, passive income producing investment property, that will free you to enjoy the island life.
THE BUSINESS
This little development is brand new, and already performing really well for its first season in the rental market. The cabins are each listed at $140 per night in the high season and will drop to about $80 per night in the low season to optimize occupancy. A wonderful concept which is sure to repay.
THE CABINS
The 5 rental cabanas are studio-style, each with their own private bathroom and kitchenette. They measure 43 m² , the air conditioned interior opens to a small covered terrace. Conveniently connected to the grid, there are water tanks to ensure enough pressure and capacity to keep clients comfortable, and there is laundry and storage on site.
THE PROPERTY
The 5 cabanas sit on a 1106 m2 of titled land, perfect for attaining Panamanian residency via the Friendly Nations Visa! Nestled between the cabins, is a 4×8 swimming pool oasis, the property is conveniently situated in a residential neighborhood near the island’s reservoir, not far from town, and steps from the beach.
FEATURES
NEIGHBORHOOD · BOCAS DEL TORO DISTRICT · BOCAS DEL TORO PROVINCE · COLóN ISLAND · PANAMA
Bocas del Toro is a province of Panama. Its area is 4,643.9 square kilometers, comprising the mainland and nine main islands. The province consists of the Bocas del Toro Archipelago, Almirante Bay, Chiriquí Lagoon, and adjacent mainland. The capital is the city of Bocas del Toro on Colón Island. Other major cities or towns include Almirante and Changuinola. The province… (Wikipedia)
LOCATION
INVESTMENT SNAPSHOT
PRICE / M²
$17,419
Verdict: partial
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Price context
This listing: USD17,419/m² — 925% above the median of USD1,700/m² across our 17 listings in this area.
Reading a price above the area level: a premium per m² is typically carried by location and quality factors — waterfront or views, walkable transport, plot size, recent renovation, and scarcity of the property type. Worth verifying on viewing: condition and renovation year, outdoor space, and how the view compares to similarly priced alternatives.
No map data found nearby for: public transport, water proximity, schools, daily amenities, parks & recreation — worth asking the agent about these.
Positioning within our own current listings in the same area — asking prices per m², not an appraisal or market valuation. Size mix, condition, and plot differ between properties.
Investment factors
What to look for when judging a property’s investment potential:
- ◦Public transport
Walkable rail or bus access consistently supports resale value and rentability. - ◦Water proximity
Lake, river, or sea frontage and water views command lasting price premiums in most markets. - ◦Schools
Nearby schools widen the tenant and buyer pool to families and stabilise long-term demand. - ◦Daily amenities
Groceries within walking distance is a top liveability filter for both tenants and buyers. - ◦Parks & recreation
Green space nearby improves quality of life and supports value in dense areas.