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Privada Jesus García 16, San Antonio Tlayacapan, Chapala, Jalisco Ajijic, Jalisco 45915
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,174 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,174 sqft
Price per Sqft $289
Subdivision San Antonio Tlayacapan
MLS Listing ID MX25909937
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Year Built 2006
Lot Size 0.313 Acres
Acres 0.31
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
A LETTER FROM THE CURRENT HOME OWNER / BUILDER:
“I offer the following information regarding this unusual property in order to assist potential buyers in making a well-informed assessment of its features, especially those that are structural or otherwise not readily discernible. This information is derived from conversations with the original owner/builder, my own extensive work here, and my nearly 60 years of experience in all aspects of construction.
We purchased in 2011 after months of searching. One of the first things that caught our attention when we toured the property was the lack of any patch up work in the corners of walls, ceilings, doorways, and windows so prevalent in all the other older homes (this one being about 15 years old at the time) we had considered...also that the tile floors were absolutely pristine and devoid of any cracking or settling displacement. I learned from the owner that he was a retired geologist and, being very much aware that this area is seismicly active, he had chosen a very specific type of construction called EPS (expanded polystyrene panel system. Without getting too deep in the weeds of structural engineering, suffice it to say that EPS was developed specifically for construction on unstable earth such as permafrost, wetlands, desert sands, and areas that are prone to earthquakes. It creates what is called a "unitarian" structure that is incredibly strong and resistant to movement.
The building panels are also insulated (over 10 times the R factor of brick and mortar)keeping the interior cool in hot weather and easily heated in cold, along with excellent sound dampening. Also notable in aspects of the original construction that is not readily discernible (and not always the case in Mexico); the electrical was done with proper gauge wiring and and a high capacity service panel that provides plenty of circuits throughout. Additionally, re: electrical services, we installed a solar panel array that is not onl
“I offer the following information regarding this unusual property in order to assist potential buyers in making a well-informed assessment of its features, especially those that are structural or otherwise not readily discernible. This information is derived from conversations with the original owner/builder, my own extensive work here, and my nearly 60 years of experience in all aspects of construction.
We purchased in 2011 after months of searching. One of the first things that caught our attention when we toured the property was the lack of any patch up work in the corners of walls, ceilings, doorways, and windows so prevalent in all the other older homes (this one being about 15 years old at the time) we had considered...also that the tile floors were absolutely pristine and devoid of any cracking or settling displacement. I learned from the owner that he was a retired geologist and, being very much aware that this area is seismicly active, he had chosen a very specific type of construction called EPS (expanded polystyrene panel system. Without getting too deep in the weeds of structural engineering, suffice it to say that EPS was developed specifically for construction on unstable earth such as permafrost, wetlands, desert sands, and areas that are prone to earthquakes. It creates what is called a "unitarian" structure that is incredibly strong and resistant to movement.
The building panels are also insulated (over 10 times the R factor of brick and mortar)keeping the interior cool in hot weather and easily heated in cold, along with excellent sound dampening. Also notable in aspects of the original construction that is not readily discernible (and not always the case in Mexico); the electrical was done with proper gauge wiring and and a high capacity service panel that provides plenty of circuits throughout. Additionally, re: electrical services, we installed a solar panel array that is not onl
Location
State Jalisco
County Chapala
Interior
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace No
Exterior
Utilities Available Water Available
Total Parking Spaces 1
Building
Lot Description Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Story 1
Entry Level One
Level or Stories One
New Construction No
Others
Pets Allowed No
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