For sale · Costa del Sol · Mijas
Available3-Bed Villa for Sale in El Chaparral, Mijas
€498,500€520,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 140 m² built · 452 m² plot
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About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom villa with private pool in El Chaparral, Costa del Sol. This 1985-built detached property sits on a 452sqm private plot and requires renovation, offering scope to reconfigure the 140sqm interior entirely to personal specification. The part-furnished villa includes a functioning swimming pool and dedicated parking space.
Inside, three bedrooms and two bathrooms span the single-level layout. The terrace extends directly from the main living area and overlooks the pool and garden. The existing floor plan allows for reconfiguration of the kitchen and living zones, while the plot size provides room for outdoor dining areas, additional terracing, or extended garden planting. Original 1980s fittings and finishes remain throughout, giving full control over material choices, spatial flow, and aesthetic direction during refurbishment.
El Chaparral sits between Fuengirola and Marbella, with this villa positioned less than a seven-minute walk from El Chaparral beach via a quiet nature path. The immediate area contains low-density residential development with mature vegetation between properties. Local amenities in El Chaparral include several beach clubs, a golf course within 1.5 kilometres, and supermarkets along the main coastal road. Fuengirola town centre lies 10 minutes by car to the east, while Marbella is 15 minutes west along the A7 coastal route.
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Features
What this home includes
- Private garden
- Fitted kitchen
- Covered parking
- Beachside
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Villa
- Subtype
- Detached villa
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 140 m²
- Plot size
- 452 m²
- Pool
- Yes
- Orientation
- East, South
- Area
- El Chaparral
- City
- Mijas
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
El Chaparral, Mijas
Map shows the approximate El Chaparral, Mijas area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in El ChaparralMijasCosta del Sol.
Playa El Chaparral - El Chaparral
9 mindrive
El Chaparral Golf Club
1 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
16 mindrive
Hospital Vithas Xanit International
23 mindrive
Fuengirola
15 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
42 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this villa in El Chaparral
Can foreigners buy property in El Chaparral?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in El Chaparral. You will need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) before signing the title deed, plus a Spanish bank account for the transfer. The full purchase typically completes 6 to 10 weeks from signing the reservation contract.
What is an NIE and how do I get one?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your Spanish tax ID and is mandatory for buying property, opening a bank account or paying taxes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person in Spain. Your lawyer can also obtain it on your behalf with a power of attorney, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a Spanish lawyer?
Strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (abogado), separate from the agent and seller, verifies title, checks for debts and planning issues, drafts contracts and represents you at the notary. Typical fee is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, with a minimum around €1,500.
How long does completion take?
From accepted offer to keys: 6 to 10 weeks for a resale, 30 to 45 days from reservation if no mortgage is needed. New-build off-plan completes when the development is delivered, often 18 to 36 months after reservation, with staged payments along the way.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in El Chaparral?
Resale property in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) at 7%. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD (stamp duty). Plus notary, land registry and legal fees of roughly 1 to 2%. Budget 10 to 13% on top of the asking price for total acquisition costs.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
Annual IBI (council tax) is typically 0.4 to 1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees on apartments and gated villas range €100 to €600/month depending on amenities. Non-resident owners pay an annual income tax based on cadastral value, plus utilities and home insurance.
Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?
In Spain the seller pays the agent commission (typically 3 to 6% + VAT), already baked into the asking price. Buyers do not pay agent fees on resale or new-build.
Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?
Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents at typical LTVs of 60 to 70% of the lower of purchase price or valuation (vs 80% for residents). Rates are competitive with the rest of the eurozone. You will need 6 months of bank statements, tax returns and proof of income, pre-approval takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Should I get pre-approval before viewing?
Recommended for serious buyers. A mortgage in principle confirms your budget, signals credibility to sellers and shortens completion. We can introduce you to specialist non-resident mortgage brokers familiar with the local market.
