The listing of a house for sale at $120,000 in the Playa municipality of Havana sparked comments on social media, including one that ironically asked whether the property was located in Cuba or Florida, United States.
Manuela Mejías Hernández mentioned the sale of the house in the Facebook group "Sale of Houses and Apartments in Havana," indicating that the property is located in the residential area of Ampliación de Almendares.
The house is independent and has two stories, built in 1950, featuring brick walls and a reinforced concrete floor, and includes mixed flooring of granite and tiles, as detailed in the sales listing.
On the ground floor, there is a garden, garage, living room, kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, patios, and covered terraces. The upper floor features two bedrooms, a bathroom, and an uncovered balcony. Additionally, there are gas services, 110 and 220 electrical outlets, and equipment such as split air conditioning units in three rooms, a water heater, a cistern, and a pump.
Despite the features and location of the property, many users in the comments section agreed that the price is well above what it should cost.
Ivonet Marrero Alex said: “With that money, 12 families could go see the volcanoes or the Christ the Redeemer; it’s the same thing.”
"Obviously, he lost a zero or the last neuron he had left with the parole," pointed out Iris Castillo.
Roberto Treto also noted, "Too expensive for what you offer; with that money, I can buy four houses in Havana, and better ones than that. Look up the listings so you at least have an idea."
"Gentlemen, these power outages have people going crazy," Pedro Reinoso sarcastically remarked.
Alky Banos asked, "Is that in Florida?"
Housing prices in Cuba frequently spark controversy on social media, highlighting their connection to the current migration crisis.
Recently, two mansions in Havana were put up for sale in the real estate market at prices seemingly aimed at a very select group of potential buyers.
These two residences, located in the municipalities of Plaza de la Revolución and Playa, are being offered for $800,000 and $600,000, respectively.
Amid the current economic crisis facing Cubans, recently some ground floor properties in El Vedado, Havana, ideal for businesses, were put up for sale.
The price of these "excellent opportunities" ranged from $22,000 to $30,000, in a country where the average salary is over 4,000 pesos, approximately $20 according to the informal currency market.
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