Casa Helena commercial building in Santa Ana
A 1,220 m² commercial building with hotel potential in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, Panamá
Active
$1,790,000
USD$1,467 / m²
- 1,220 m²Built area
Overview
Casa Helena brings scale and a distinctive hospitality opportunity to Calle 13 in Santa Ana. Offered at $1,790,000, this 1,220 m² commercial building is positioned for a boutique hotel or Airbnb project, with over 30 rooms on the upper levels and ample ground-floor space for a lobby and retail outlets. The building was built in 1980. Its upper-level rooms and generous ground-floor footprint offer a starting point for an accommodation concept with a street-facing commercial component. Road access is a noted property feature. The source details do not specify the number of bathrooms, parking spaces, room dimensions, or the building’s current fit-out. Plaza Santa Ana is just steps away, and the property sits within Santa Ana’s established tourist area near the Old Quarter. Restaurants and new hotel and residential projects are contributing to the neighborhood’s ongoing transformation. The South Gate entrance is also identified as a tourism access point for the area. Explore Casa Helena as a commercial investment opportunity in central Panama City; contact Casanova Realty to discuss the property and arrange a viewing.
In Short
Casa Helena is a commercial building for sale in Santa Ana, Panama City, at an asking price of $1,790,000. Its reported total area is 1,220 m², with over 30 upper-level rooms and ground-floor space suitable for a lobby and retail outlets. Plaza Santa Ana is steps away.
Before You Decide
- Confirm the exact room count, layout, bathrooms, parking, and current building condition before estimating conversion costs.
- Verify permits and zoning for hotel, short-term rental, and retail use.
- Request the measured breakdown behind the 1,220 m² total area.
- Review title, registry records, and operating costs before purchase.
Highlights
- 1,220 m² total area
- Asking price: $1,790,000
- More than 30 rooms on the upper levels
- Ample ground-floor area for a lobby and retail outlets
- Marketed for a boutique hotel or Airbnb project
- Steps from Plaza Santa Ana
- Located in Santa Ana’s tourist area near the Old Quarter
- Road access
At a Glance
- Status
- Available for sale
- Asking price
- $1,790,000
- Price per m²
- $1,467.21/m²
- Total area
- 1,220 m²
- Rooms on upper levels
- Over 30
- Year built
- 1980
- Property type
- Commercial building
- Building
- Casa Helena
- Neighborhood
- Santa Ana
- City
- Panama City
- Listing ID
- CNV-PROP-017271
Key Facts
- Category
- Commercial
- Unit type
- Building Entire
- New or resale
- Resale
- Listed
- 3 October 2026
- Last updated
- 3 October 2026
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Features & Finishes
Layout
- Total
- 1,220 m² · 13,132 ft²
Parking & Storage
- Covered
- No
Costs & Financing
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Purchase Summary
- Asking price
- $1,790,000
- Price per m²
- $1,467 / m²
- Cash to close (est.)
- $537,000at 30% down
Mortgage Estimate
- Down payment
- 30% · $537,000
- Loan amount
- $1,253,000
- Rate (assumed)
- 6.25%
- Term
- 30 years
Estimated monthly payment
$7,715
Principal and interest only
An illustration, not an offer. Panamanian banks lend up to about 70% to residents and 50–60% to non-residents; your rate depends on the bank, the term and your file.
Monthly Carrying Cost
Property tax$0
Insurance$0
Total, before mortgage:$0 / month
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How It Compares
- The asking price is approximately $1,467.21 per m², calculated from $1,790,000 divided by 1,220 m².
- Casa Helena offers a stated room count of over 30 on the upper levels and ground-floor lobby and retail potential.
Value Comparison
Asking price per m², against the building, the sector and the country.
Building$1,467 / m²
Santa Ana average$5,485 / m²
Panama average$4,306 / m²
Asking 73% below the Santa Ana average. Ask us why; sometimes there is a good reason and sometimes there is a reason.
Investment Case
Casa Helena is offered for $1,790,000 and has a source-reported total area of 1,220 m². The property is marketed for a boutique hotel or Airbnb concept; permitted use, operating costs, and achievable income have not been established.
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Potential hotel or short-term accommodation concept, subject to confirming permitted use, approvals, and operational requirements.
Price History
- Listed · October 2026$1,790,000
How You Can Pay
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Living in Santa Ana
Santa Ana, Panamá
Santa Ana on Casanova today
- Active sale listings
- 92
- Active rentals
- 0
- Median asking price per m²
- $2,092
Getting Around
Santa Ana, Panamá, Panamá · Panama City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the asking price for Casa Helena?
Casa Helena is offered for $1,790,000.
How large is Casa Helena?
Casa Helena has a reported total area of 1,220 m².
How many rooms does the building have?
Casa Helena has over 30 rooms on the upper levels; an exact count is not provided.
What is the ground floor suited for?
Casa Helena's ground floor has ample space for a lobby and retail outlets.
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