For sale · Costa del Sol · Guaro
Available7-Bed Townhouse for Sale in Guaro
€430,000€800,000
7 beds · 3 baths · 362 m² built
Price reduced
Ref HT2785172Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Seven-bedroom townhouse in Guaro, Costa del Sol. Dating from around 1500, this 362sqm property stands as one of the village's original buildings, constructed when wealthy farmers first settled beyond the Moorish castle ruins. The 28sqm terrace overlooks the whitewashed streets that grew organically around this historic residence over five centuries.
Inside, the three-storey layout provides 362 square metres of living space across seven bedrooms and three bathrooms. The stone walls measure up to 80cm thick in places, maintaining cool interiors during summer months. Original architectural features include exposed wooden beams and traditional clay floor tiles in several rooms. The property requires updating but retains the high ceilings and room proportions typical of early Spanish colonial construction. A central courtyard connects the ground and first floors, while the top level opens to mountain views across the Guadalhorce valley.
Guaro sits 18 kilometres inland from Marbella, positioned at 320 metres altitude on the southern slopes of the Sierra de las Nieves. The village centre, 200 metres downhill, contains three restaurants, a pharmacy, and a primary school. Coín, the nearest market town with supermarkets and medical facilities, lies 8 kilometres to the southwest via the MA-426. The property stands 50 metres from the 17th-century Iglesia del Rosario, built shortly after King Felipe IV granted Guaro its royal villa status in 1614.
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Features
What this home includes
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Townhouse
- Subtype
- Townhouse
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Built area
- 362 m²
- Terrace
- 28 m²
- City
- Guaro
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Guaro
Map shows the approximate Guaro area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in GuaroCosta del Sol.
Nearest beach
47 mindrive
Hospital Valle del Guadalhorce
31 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
54 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this townhouse in Guaro
Can foreigners buy property in Guaro?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Guaro. 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 Guaro?
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.
