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Marbella Residences
Calle 56 y 57
Obarrio201725 floors4.5 · 2 reviews
Updated Oct 17, 2026View on the map
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Rentarea $1,600/moBuyarea $1,923/m²Sellwhat yours is worthFree. Opens Alma with this building already selected.
- 2017
- year built
- 25
- floors
- 168
- units
- $1,600
- rent/month, area
- $1,923
- per m², area
- 4.5
- 2 Google reviews
- 7 min
- walk to Vía Argentina
- Gym
- 24/7 security
- Kids' play area
- Concierge
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Coworking
- Business center
- Squash court
- Tennis court
- Housekeeping
- Valet parking
- Pet area
- Private cinema
- Double-height lobby
Building data and Google reviews; asking prices on listing portals for Obarrio, as of Oct 17, 2026. Sources and method
About Marbella Residences
A 25-story residential tower with 168 units on the Obarrio-Marbella border, completed in 2017, with an extensive amenities package and walkable access to the financial corridor.
Marbella Residences is a residential tower completed in 2017, with 25 floors and 168 units, on the Calle 56 and 57 axis (lat 8.985) — the border between Obarrio core and Marbella, a dense residential sector close to Calle 50, Via Espana, and the financial corridor. Its documented amenities program is extensive: private cinema, coworking, jacuzzi, valet parking, spa, housekeeping service, business center, tennis court, double-height lobby, squash court, equipped gym, pet park, concierge, 24/7 security, and children's play area — a package typical of the contemporary premium segment.
The building holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Google Maps after 2 verified reviews. The sample is very small — mentions describe the place as nice and charming, with no negative reports but with limited qualitative detail. The density (close to 7 units per floor) suggests mid-square-footage units within the segment. Buyers should request a specific floor plan, internal rules, and the maintenance reserve fund before closing.
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Market data
Few comparables available for this building. As a reference, live data for the Obarrio zone:
$260K
Median sale (zone)
1160 comparables
$1,923/m²
Median $/m² (zone)
typical range $1,510/m²–$3,000/m²
$1,600/mo
Median rent (zone)
498 comparables
1151
Active in the zone
sale listings
Zone-level data aggregated from active public-portal listings, updated October 16, 2026. List prices, not closing prices.
Asking prices describe published listings. A zone reference covers a wider area and is not a closing price for this building. Compare sale and rental data separately, checking each sample and date.
What's nearby
167 places within a 10-minute walk. The nearest metro station, Vía Argentina, is 7 minutes away on foot.
Among the 32 buildings in Obarrio, Marbella Residences ranks 1st for gym access: ENTRENADOR PERSONAL Y GRUPAL JOE PANAMÁ [Personal Trainer] is a 1-minute walk, while the zone median is 2 minutes. Marbella Residences ranks 2nd of 32 buildings in Obarrio for shopping access: Joyeria Momentos Metales Preciosos is a 1-minute walk, against a zone median of 1 minute. For park, Parque de calistenia - Harry strunz is a 3-minute walk from Marbella Residences, with 7 within 500 meters. Marbella Residences has 8 clinics within 500 meters; the closest, Regeneration Clinic Of Panama, is a 2-minute walk. The nearest Metro station to Marbella Residences, Vía Argentina, is a 7-minute walk, above the Obarrio median of 6 minutes.
- Nearby gymsENTRENADOR PERSONAL Y GRUPAL JOE PANAMÁ [Personal Trainer]1 min walk
- EducationChikitopia1 min walk
- HealthcareRegeneration Clinic Of Panama2 min walk
- ShoppingJoyeria Momentos Metales Preciosos1 min walk
- ParksParque de calistenia - Harry strunz3 min walk
- RestaurantsFood garden1 min walk
- TransitVía Argentina7 min walk
- Specialty cafesBella vista2 min walk
- CoworkingWORKSPACE Business Center - Sortis Obarrio3 min walk
See the 3 closest places in each category
Nearby gyms
- ENTRENADOR PERSONAL Y GRUPAL JOE PANAMÁ [Personal Trainer]5.0 (8)1 min14m
- The Warehouse PTY5.0 (2)1 min79m
- CFOBARRIO4.9 (62)2 min126m
Education
- Chikitopia5.0 (10)1 min74m
- Universidad del Caribe | Sede Panamá4.6 (8)4 min250m
- Oficina Scout Mundial, Centro de Apoyo Interamérica5.0 (5)4 min268m
Healthcare
- Regeneration Clinic Of Panama4.9 (37)2 min148m
- Росмедицина5.0 (1)4 min243m
- Psico4 min274m
Shopping
- Joyeria Momentos Metales Preciosos1 min61m
- MALL LATIN2 min126m
- Maison Murad Atelier3 min180m
Parks
- Parque de calistenia - Harry strunz5.0 (1)3 min227m
- Parque Harry Strunz4.6 (314)4 min267m
- Parco Metropolitano5.0 (1)5 min396m
Restaurants
- Food garden4.6 (177)1 min22m
- Torogozas Food (Pupuseria) | Obarrio4.8 (11)1 min24m
- La Lupe Birriería4.4 (17)1 min27m
Transit
- Vía Argentina4.6 (210)7 min547m
Specialty cafes
- Bella vista5.0 (2)2 min111m
- MomO Coffee Shop4.7 (274)2 min143m
- Francoffee5.0 (1)3 min178m
Coworking
- WORKSPACE Business Center - Sortis Obarrio4.9 (8)3 min161m
- Workea Center5.0 (11)3 min190m
- Panama Coworking Center Obarrio4.9 (100)3 min227m
Driving times
- Multiplaza Pacific Mall7 min1.0 km
- Centro Médico Paitilla7 min1.7 km
- Cinta Costera8 min1.8 km
Living at Marbella Residences
Resident profile
Is Marbella Residences right for you?
Recommended for
- Buyers who prioritize a premium tower with a broad amenities package.
- Professionals who value a location on the Obarrio-Marbella border with access to the financial corridor.
- Profiles willing to complete due diligence directly with management.
Keep in mind if
- Buyers who require a broad sample of reviews with detailed text.
- Profiles who prefer towers with lower density per floor.
Review summary
What residents and visitors highlight
Analysis of 2 verified Google Maps reviews.
Extensive amenities program
Mencionado positivamenteDocumented private cinema, spa, jacuzzi, double-height lobby, tennis and squash courts, concierge, valet parking, coworking. A complete premium-segment package.
Mid residential density
Mencionado positivamente168 units across 25 floors — an average close to 7 per floor. A functional configuration for a premium-mid profile.
Google Reviews
4.5(2)
Kamlesh Rana
Un lugar tan bonito y encantador.
Hesham Muhsin
PanamaProp analysis
Investment thesis
Read the full analysis (in Spanish)
Análisis de inversión
Marbella Residences se posiciona en la franja media-alta del eje Obarrio-Marbella con un rango de USD 250,000 a USD 800,000, lo que sugiere unidades desde compactas hasta penthouse en la torre de 25 pisos finalizada en 2017. Aplicando los parámetros típicos del corredor financiero panameño (rendimiento bruto mensual entre 0.5% y 0.8% del precio de compra), las unidades de entrada podrían generar entre USD 1,250 y USD 2,000 mensuales en arrendamiento, mientras que las de mayor metraje se ubicarían entre USD 4,000 y USD 6,400 al mes según condiciones reales del contrato.
Frente a los bonos soberanos panameños — actualmente con rendimientos en el rango de 3% a 4% anual — el inmueble bien ubicado puede ofrecer un retorno bruto superior, con la ventaja adicional de exposición a apreciación de capital y cobertura natural contra la inflación en dólares. La calificación de 4.5 estrellas en Google Maps (sobre una muestra reducida de 2 reseñas) sugiere percepción positiva, aunque la base estadística no permite conclusiones firmes sobre operación del edificio.
La antigüedad de ocho años posiciona al activo en una etapa madura pero todavía contemporánea, donde el deterioro estructural es controlado y los acabados originales conservan vigencia comercial. Consulte cifras finales con un asesor antes de cerrar.
Ideal resident profile
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Perfil residencial
La combinación de cine privado, coworking, business center, spa, jacuzzi, cancha de tenis y cancha de squash configura un paquete de amenidades pensado para residentes con vida profesional activa y demanda recurrente de servicios de bienestar. El servicio de housekeeping y el valet parking refuerzan el perfil de hogar gestionado con bajo esfuerzo logístico — atractivo para ejecutivos con agenda comprimida, profesionales independientes que trabajan desde casa parte de la semana y parejas sin hijos con presupuesto medio-alto.
La ubicación en la frontera Obarrio-Marbella facilita el acceso peatonal al corredor financiero de Calle 50 y Vía España, lo que beneficia a quienes prefieren minimizar desplazamientos al trabajo o a reuniones. El pet park y los juegos para niños amplían el rango hacia familias jóvenes y residentes con mascotas.
No calza con perfiles que buscan tranquilidad suburbana, lotes amplios o cercanía directa al mar — la zona es densa, urbana y de tráfico vehicular sostenido. Tampoco se adapta a presupuestos por debajo del rango de entrada, ni a quienes priorizan vista abierta sobre amenidades.
Compared with similar buildings
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Comparación con la zona
Dentro del corredor Obarrio-Marbella, Marbella Residences se ubica en el segmento premium contemporáneo: torres de altura significativa (más de 20 pisos), entregadas en la última década, con paquete extenso de amenidades que excede al estándar del sector. El precio por metro cuadrado implícito en el rango de USD 250,000 a USD 800,000 lo coloca por encima de torres más antiguas del mismo eje pero por debajo de los desarrollos waterfront de Punta Pacífica o Avenida Balboa.
La proximidad al corredor financiero y a Vía España representa una ventaja competitiva frente a torres equivalentes ubicadas en zonas residenciales puras como El Cangrejo o Bella Vista interior. El paquete que incluye cine privado, cancha de squash y cancha de tenis es comparativamente generoso para una torre de 168 unidades — supera el promedio del corredor en variedad de amenidades.
Frente a desarrollos más recientes (entregados después de 2020) en la misma zona, ocho años de antigüedad podría implicar acabados que ya muestran uso, aunque mantiene programa de amenidades competitivo. Quien busque construcción reciente con precios similares deberá comparar torres entregadas en los últimos tres años.
Risks to consider
Read the full analysis (in Spanish)
Riesgos a considerar
La inversión inmobiliaria en Panamá conserva un perfil de iliquidez relevante: el plazo promedio de venta de unidades premium en el corredor de Marbella puede extenderse entre seis y dieciocho meses según condiciones de mercado, lo que obliga a planificar el horizonte de salida con anticipación y a no depender del inmueble para necesidades de capital de corto plazo.
El edificio se inserta en un eje urbano de alta densidad con tráfico vehicular sostenido sobre Calle 50, Vía España y Calle 56-57 — el ruido y el tiempo de desplazamiento durante horas pico son consideraciones reales para perfiles sensibles al ambiente urbano. La base de 2 reseñas en Google Maps limita la lectura cualitativa sobre administración, mantenimiento de áreas comunes y calidad operativa del edificio: la muestra es estadísticamente insuficiente.
La antigüedad de ocho años desde su entrega en 2017 implica que los sistemas de aire acondicionado, ascensores y equipamiento del gimnasio o spa pueden requerir ciclos de renovación en los próximos cinco a diez años — verifique con la administración el estado de la reserva de mantenimiento y el plan de capex aprobado por la junta de propietarios antes de cerrar.
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Marbella Residences occupies a recent premium segment on the Obarrio-Marbella border. Here is how it stands relative to alternatives.
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Where is Marbella Residences located?
Marbella Residences is in Obarrio, Panama City. The map at the top of this page shows its location.
Are there apartments for sale at Marbella Residences?
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Are rentals available at Marbella Residences?
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When was the building constructed?
Marbella Residences was built in 2017. This usually affects HOA fees and renovation needs.
How many floors does Marbella Residences have?
Marbella Residences has 25 floors. Height affects views, wind exposure and elevator wait times.
How many units does Marbella Residences have?
Marbella Residences has 168 total units. Density impacts privacy, noise, and social dynamics in the building.
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How do you get to the Metro from Marbella Residences?
The Vía Argentina Metro station is a 7-minute walk from Marbella Residences.
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