What $250,000 (Or Less) Buys You In Belize

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House for sale in Belize under $250k -Palms and beach at Caye Caulker island, Belize

These short, dark winter days have me daydreaming about places like Belize, where the sun shines all year long, life moves at a laid-back pace, and owning a home in the Caribbean is still surprisingly affordable.

Belize is one of the easiest places in the world for a prospective expat to set up house. It has a friendly, English-speaking population, straightforward residency options, light taxes, and attractive, quality housing with entry prices below $250,000.

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Meantime, here’s a round-up of homes under $250,000—proof that true Caribbean living, complete with colorful homes, swaying palms, and warm ocean breezes—is within reach in Belize.

Charming Country Cottage In The Cayo

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 926 square feet
  • $168,000

This colorful country cottage is located near Bullet Tree Village in the sprawling green Cayo District on the Belize mainland. It’s a great example of what a custom-built hardwood home in Belize can look like. Sold furnished, it boasts high ceilings with exposed wooden beams, a spacious interior, and two cozy bedrooms—each with its own veranda. Surrounded by tropical gardens with an array of fruit trees, it’s the ideal spot to sit back and enjoy the slower pace of life that Belize’s beauty inspires.

Comfortable Family Home Near Corozal Bay And Town

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  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1,001 square feet
  • $215,000

This home, dubbed “Exquisite Lily,” is located less than a mile from Corozal Bay and Town in a laid-back neighborhood. Spread out over a single story, it features an open-concept living and kitchen space with one en-suite bedroom and two guest bedrooms, all with built-in closet space and furniture included. The house sits on an enclosed 5,000-square-foot lot, with a spacious porch and plenty of room for landscaping or even a pool.

Cheerful One-Bedroom In Hopkins

bright yellow raised cottage with a front porch is shown alongside a clean, modern kitchen interior featuring white cabinets, wood beam ceilings, and warm wood flooring.
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  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 614 square feet
  • $239,900

This colorful one-bedroom home is known as “The Big Kahuna.” It’s located in the Savannah Homes subdivision in the resort area south of Hopkins, towards the south of the Belize mainland’s coast. Sold furnished, it has high-quality finishes and a comfortable living space for an individual or couple. It’s within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, and more, plus a short bike or golf cart ride from grocery stores and other amenities.

Elegant Custom Cottage (Sample) In Carmelita Gardens

charming small cottage exterior is shown next to a warm, rustic interior kitchen

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 605 square feet
  • Starting from $130,000

If you like the concept of a tiny home but need a bit more space, “The Cottage,” a sample of a custom home available at Carmelita Gardens, might be perfect for you. This functional and elegant home features a big front porch and cozy interior with one bedroom and a loft. It fits well within the ethos of Carmelita Gardens—a special eco-community nestled along the Belize River in the Cayo District, where life moves slow and the complications of the rest of the world feel far away and unimportant.

Sweet And Simple Sea-View Home In Sarteneja

A raised stilt home with covered outdoor space is shown alongside a bright, modern kitchen interior featuring an island, pendant lighting, and an open, airy layout.
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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1,000 square feet
  • $180,000

Live the best of the Belize beach lifestyle with this turn-key sea-view home near Sarteneja Village, located on the north coast of the mainland in Corozal District. It’s newly built and fully furnished, with marble kitchen countertops and top-tier appliances. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious L-shaped screened porch. Just a short walk from your front door, waves lap on a Caribbean white-sand beach…

Garden Cottage In Mahogany Bay Village, Ambergris Caye

It shows a cozy tropical home, combining its charming exterior with a bright, calm bedroom inside—suggesting a peaceful, island-style living space surrounded by palm trees and natural light.
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  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 392 square feet
  • $99,000

This petite Garden Cottage provides the ultimate fantasy for many: life on a Caribbean island. Located near the main town, San Pedro, on Ambergris Caye, this peaceful retreat has a king bed and vaulted ceilings, plus Belizean architecture and eco-friendly finishes. Enjoy a cocktail from your porch as you watch the sun go down, surrounded by tropical plants. It affords access to the many amenities of Mahogany Bay Village, a four-star resort and beach club.

To smooth travels and successful property buys,


Editor, Overseas Property Alert