Market reports
Where the market stands
Indicative figures for Belize and Texas, with sources — switch markets in the header to compare.
Belize market snapshot
Indicative, by segment — no MLS medians are published for Belize
$8.6B
Residential real estate value
2025 estimate · Statista
$100K
Entry-level homes from
Off-coast areas · BelizeanStudies
$1M+
Beach & luxury homes
Ambergris, Placencia · BelizeanStudies
8%
Non-citizen stamp duty
On transfer · Buy Belize / Brevitas
| Segment | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ambergris Caye | Luxury condos & villas | Strongest demand; prices reported up 9–14% YoY |
| Placencia | Beachfront homes & lots | Limited oceanfront inventory, values rising |
| Corozal & Cayo | Eco, retiree & inland | Gaining traction beyond the coastal tourist hubs |
| Entry level | From ~$100K | Off-coast; beach & luxury homes run $1M and up |
Coastal hotspots lead on price
Average home prices in Ambergris Caye and Placencia are reported up 9–14% year on year, with oceanfront lots and turnkey homes in short supply. (Belize Real Estate Search, 2025)
No central MLS
Listings are fragmented across individual agencies; BNAR has worked to pool member listings and feed them to international portals. Verify a title and survey before you buy. (Brevitas / BNAR)
Open to foreign buyers
Foreigners hold the same ownership rights as citizens — no restrictions on land or condos and no capital-gains tax; non-citizens pay an 8% stamp duty on transfer. (Brevitas, Global Property Guide)
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