4–Bedroom Villa with Rooftop Pool in Selvamar, Playa del Carmen

Nature, cenotes, and wildlife — 600 meters from the sea.

This 4-bedroom villa in Selvamar, Playa del Carmen is listed at $16,950,000 MXN (approximately $985,000 USD). The two-level property offers 346.24 m² (3,726 sq ft) of interior construction on a 320 m² (3,444 sq ft) lot, with an additional 178.51 m² (1,921 sq ft) roof garden — bringing the total built area to 524.74 m² (5,648 sq ft). It includes four full bathrooms, two half baths, a roof garden with sundeck, pergola, barbecue, and private pool, and is finished with marble floors, mahogany and cedar doors and windows, and 4.2-meter double-height ceilings. Built in March 2024 and move-in ready. The property sits 600 meters from the sea, within one of Playa del Carmen’s most exclusive gated communities.

What makes this 4-bedroom villa a distinctive property in the Playa del Carmen market?

The starting point is what surrounds it. Selvamar is set within 40 hectares of protected green areas in the diamond zone of Playa del Carmen, bordered by a perimeter river and home to monkeys, deer, coatimundis, and an active population of sea and jungle birds. This is not landscaped greenery — it is preserved Caribbean jungle, and it is what gives the property its character. At $2,846 USD/m² of interior construction ($264/sq ft), the villa is priced in line with high-specification residential product in this corridor, reflecting its finishes, its location, and the scarcity of the Miramar section specifically — a subsection of Selvamar with space for only 15 houses, three of which are currently built. The interior specification reinforces the value: 10mm anti-hurricane tempered glass, HELVEX premium hardware, inverter air conditioning in all areas, imported granite kitchen countertops with leather finish, mahogany fans throughout, and a 4-meter high smart entry door with keycode, WiFi, Bluetooth, proximity sensor, and biometric scan. The roof garden adds a second living dimension — a 178.51 m² (1,921 sq ft) outdoor level with pool, pergola, and barbecue area that functions as a private rooftop retreat above the jungle canopy.

What does life in Selvamar look like day to day?

Selvamar operates as a private gated community with a double guardhouse and 24/7 security, situated next to Grand Velas, the Mayakoba hotel corridor, and Grand Riviera Princess on the beachside. The community’s own infrastructure includes a 2.5 km running circuit, jungle trails, a semi-Olympic 25-meter communal pool, tennis courts, a soccer field, a skate park, mini golf, a playground, and dedicated cycling paths — all set within the 40-hectare green reserve. Natural cenotes are integrated within the community grounds. Mvngata beach club, a public beach club with restaurant, is located 2 km away. Mamitas Beach is 12 minutes by car, and Cancún International Airport is 35 minutes. The Miramar section — where this property sits — has its own green areas, a perimeter river around all houses, a children’s area, a semi-Olympic communal pool, and private security in addition to the main community infrastructure.

What should I know before buying a house in Selvamar?

Selvamar is located in what is known as the diamond zone of Playa del Carmen — the northern beachside corridor adjacent to the Mayakoba hotel cluster, which is one of the highest-value residential addresses in the city. Properties in this corridor benefit from the established hotel infrastructure, controlled access environment, and the natural reserve buffer that limits new supply and supports long-term value. Foreign nationals can purchase residential property in Selvamar with full ownership rights. The right legal and ownership structure depends on the buyer’s country of residence, tax situation, and intended use — Heron Real Estate provides personalized advisory on this as part of every acquisition.