Organized operation
Mencionado positivamenteResidents describe the PH as very organized, with everything working very well. Additional rating as very effective.
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- 2012
- year built
- 34
- floors
- 164
- units
- $3,000
- rent/month, area
- $2,400
- per m², area
- 4.7
- 9 Google reviews
- 24/7 security
- Event hall
- Concierge
- Hot tub
- Sauna
- Coworking
- Business center
- Squash court
- Tennis court
- Ocean view
- Housekeeping
- Valet parking
- Pet area
- Private cinema
Building data and Google reviews; asking prices on listing portals for Punta Pacífica, as of Nov 1, 2026. Sources and method
About Pacific Star
A 34-story tower from 2012 with 164 units and organized residential operation and effective service reported by residents.
Pacific Star is a residential tower built in 2012 with 34 floors and 164 units. Its documented amenities program includes sauna, jacuzzi, private cinema, event hall, business center, coworking, tennis court, squash court, valet parking, pet park, ocean view, concierge, housekeeping service, and 24/7 security. The package corresponds to the consolidated premium segment of the El Cangrejo corridor, with broad social areas verified by residents.
It holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google Maps after 9 verified reviews. Recurring mentions highlight a well-organized operation — one resident describes that everything works very well, another rates it as very effective. The sample includes an old 2016 review with a 3 rating that only mentions residential without detailed text. The combination suggests stable operation with a verifiable history of more than a decade for buyers evaluating the unit.
Availability at Pacific Star
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Market data
Few comparables available for this building. As a reference, live data for the Punta Pacífica zone:
$532K
Median sale (zone)
3691 comparables
$2,400/m²
Median $/m² (zone)
typical range $2,036/m²–$3,906/m²
$3,000/mo
Median rent (zone)
1340 comparables
3701
Active in the zone
sale listings
Zone-level data aggregated from active public-portal listings, updated November 1, 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
110 places within a 10-minute walk.
For school, 4U Montessori - Maternal y Educación Pre Escolar is a 4-minute walk from Pacific Star, with 2 within 500 meters. For shopping, G&G PLAZA is a 2-minute walk from Pacific Star, with 9 within 500 meters. Pacific Star has 9 gyms within 500 meters; the closest, Pole Dance PTY, is a 2-minute walk. For supermarket, Super 99 | Paitilla is a 3-minute walk from Pacific Star, with 5 within 500 meters. For park, Parque Paitilla is a 5-minute walk from Pacific Star, with 3 within 500 meters.
- Nearby gymsPole Dance PTY2 min walk
- Education4U Montessori - Maternal y Educación Pre Escolar4 min walk
- HealthcareDripping Of Wellness by Dra Fany Montalvo2 min walk
- ShoppingG&G PLAZA2 min walk
- ParksParque Paitilla5 min walk
- RestaurantsSoHot Paitilla2 min walk
- Specialty cafesBoulevard Punta Pacífica Café3 min walk
- CoworkingRegus - Panama City Oceania Punta Pacifica5 min walk
See the 3 closest places in each category
Nearby gyms
- Pole Dance PTY5.0 (3)2 min107m
- fitology5.0 (4)2 min139m
- Prana Yoga4.2 (6)2 min160m
Education
- 4U Montessori - Maternal y Educación Pre Escolar5.0 (3)4 min249m
- Facultad de Medicina Universidad de Panamá Sede The Panama Clinic4 min280m
- Escuela República De Finlandia6 min406m
Healthcare
- Dripping Of Wellness by Dra Fany Montalvo2 min157m
- Dra. Yahel Pitti Cirujano Cardiovascular3 min210m
- Pacific Center4.7 (1605)3 min229m
Shopping
- G&G PLAZA4.8 (13)2 min154m
- Super 99 | Paitilla4.3 (3551)3 min177m
- Grand Plaza4.5 (156)4 min249m
Parks
- Parque Paitilla4.6 (1450)5 min331m
- Parque. Paitilla5.0 (1)5 min368m
- Parque de descanso Oceanía5 min371m
Restaurants
- SoHot Paitilla4.5 (59)2 min136m
- Agave Azul4.4 (757)2 min152m
- Coffee Max4.5 (261)3 min165m
Specialty cafes
- Boulevard Punta Pacífica Café5.0 (3)3 min211m
- Mandarina Garden Panamá4.8 (35)4 min258m
- Saint Honoré | Punta Pacífica4.5 (146)4 min268m
Coworking
- Regus - Panama City Oceania Punta Pacifica4.2 (43)5 min362m
- Oceania Business Center4.5 (790)5 min398m
- Workings Punta Pacífica4.9 (53)8 min587m
Living at Pacific Star
Resident profile
Is Pacific Star right for you?
Recommended for
- Buyers who value a well-organized residential operation with a long history.
- Professionals and families who prioritize administrative effectiveness.
- Profiles who use wide amenities in a consolidated tower.
Keep in mind if
- Buyers who require new inventory with last-generation finishes.
- Profiles who prioritize towers of greater height (40+ floors).
Review summary
What residents and visitors highlight
Analysis of 9 verified Google Maps reviews.
Extensive history
Mencionado positivamenteBuilt in 2012 — over 12 years of operation. Long verifiable history with reviews throughout the decade.
Mixed old review
Comentarios mixtosA 2016 review with a 3 rating without detailed text is included in the sample. The aggregate rating remains at 4.7.
Google Reviews
4.7(9)
Luiz Ventura
Yo vivo allí. El PH es muy organizado y todo funciona muy bien
Francisco A. Noriega A. LLCo
Muy efectivo
Flor Zuniga
Buen lugar
Ilan Gean
edificio residencial
PanamaProp analysis
Investment thesis
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Análisis de inversión
Pacific Star se ubica en el rango de USD 500,000 a USD 3,000,000, perfil claramente premium dentro del inventario residencial de la ciudad. La torre, de 34 pisos y 164 unidades construida en 2012, mantiene escala alta con 14 años en operación al 2026 — fase de madurez operativa razonable.
A partir de los parámetros de mercado del segmento premium, una unidad de USD 800,000 puede generar entre USD 4,000 y USD 6,400 mensuales en arrendamiento residencial estable a ejecutivos corporativos o familias internacionales. El rendimiento bruto anual proyectado se ubica entre 6% y 8%, contra el 3% a 4% de los bonos soberanos panameños — el diferencial compensa la iliquidez del activo si se opera con horizonte largo.
La calificación de 4.7 estrellas sobre 9 reseñas verificadas es indicador favorable — las menciones recurrentes destacan operación bien organizada, un residente describe que todo funciona muy bien y otra reseña califica el edificio como muy efectivo. La muestra es moderada pero el patrón cualitativo es consistente. El paquete amplio de amenidades documentadas (sauna, jacuzzi, cine privado, salón de eventos, business center, coworking, cancha de tenis, cancha de squash, valet parking, pet park, vista al mar, concierge, servicio de housekeeping, seguridad 24/7) sostiene la propuesta premium. La operación bien organizada reportada por los residentes es atributo que el mercado premium suele premiar con menor descuento al revender.
Ideal resident profile
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Estilo de vida
Pacific Star encaja con un perfil de comprador premium que valora vista al mar, programa amplio de amenidades y operación residencial bien organizada. El residente accede a un paquete extensivo — sauna, jacuzzi, cine privado, salón de eventos, business center, coworking, cancha de tenis, cancha de squash, valet parking, pet park, concierge, servicio de housekeeping — que sostiene tanto el uso permanente como la segunda residencia internacional.
El perfil ideal incluye al ejecutivo corporativo internacional, la familia con horizonte de residencia estable en Panamá, el inversionista extranjero que busca segunda residencia con servicios de gran formato, el profesional con esquema híbrido (gracias al coworking documentado) y el comprador retirado o semi-retirado que valora servicios integrados. El pet park documentado es atributo cada vez más valorado por compradores con mascotas. La calificación de operación efectiva refuerza la propuesta para quien prioriza vida de edificio sin fricciones operativas.
Quien busque vida nocturna caminable, oferta gastronómica densa al paso o ambiente urbano de calle no encontrará en este formato la mejor adaptación. El segmento premium tiende a operar con dinámica residencial — la oferta gastronómica concentrada está en hoteles y centros comerciales cercanos. Tampoco calza el perfil del inversionista que busca ticket bajo de entrada, ya que el rango de precio sitúa el activo en segmento alto.
Compared with similar buildings
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Posición relativa en la zona
La zona registrada en la base (El Cangrejo) y el perfil de amenidades documentado (vista al mar, cancha de tenis, cancha de squash, pet park, paquete premium completo) sugieren que el edificio compite con el segmento premium del eje central. El comprador debe validar directamente la ubicación física exacta y la zona catastral para efectos de avalúo.
Frente al inventario premium del eje central, Pacific Star compite en el segmento donde la decisión depende fuertemente del año de construcción, la condición de los acabados, la calidad de la administración y el paquete de amenidades disponible. La calificación de 4.7 sobre 9 reseñas con menciones consistentes de operación bien organizada le otorga ventaja cualitativa frente a competidores donde la administración no recibe valoración positiva.
Frente a corredores premium alternativos como Costa del Este o Punta Pacífica, el inventario del eje central tiende a ofrecer mejor caminabilidad y oferta gastronómica adyacente, pero menor densidad de torres con vista directa a la Bahía y menor planificación urbana. El residente premium que prioriza vida céntrica con amenidades amplias tiende a inclinarse por torres del eje central; quien prioriza planificación urbana tiende a Costa del Este; quien prioriza frente marino directo tiende a Punta Pacífica. Para comparables específicos de torres premium equivalentes, se sugiere consultar el inventario actualizado con el equipo de PanamaProp.
Risks to consider
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Riesgos a considerar
La iliquidez del activo premium es el primer riesgo a contemplar — la venta secundaria de unidades en rango de USD 500,000 a USD 3,000,000 puede tomar entre 6 y 18 meses dependiendo del ticket fijado y el ciclo del mercado. Conviene proyectar horizonte mínimo de 5 a 7 años para optimizar el costo de salida y evitar venta forzada.
Los 14 años de operación del edificio (construido en 2012) sitúan al activo en rango donde los sistemas mecánicos mayores — ascensores, plantas eléctricas, sistemas de aire central, impermeabilización — comienzan a transitar ciclos de intervención significativa. Se recomienda solicitar al vendedor estados financieros completos de la propiedad horizontal, registro de cuotas extraordinarias en los últimos 5 años y plan de capitalización del fondo de reserva. El programa amplio de amenidades (cancha de tenis, cancha de squash, sauna, jacuzzi, cine privado, housekeeping) implica costos operativos relevantes que se reflejan en la cuota mensual.
La escala del edificio (164 unidades) implica gobernanza con número alto de copropietarios — las decisiones en asamblea pueden ser más lentas y requerir mayor coordinación. El comprador debe validar el nivel de morosidad de la propiedad horizontal, ya que la morosidad alta erosiona la capacidad del edificio de financiar mantenimiento. La muestra de reseñas (9) es moderada — conviene complementar con visita directa y conversación con la administración. Finalmente, el componente de demanda corporativa internacional implica sensibilidad al ciclo económico global y a la actividad del sector financiero local.
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Where is Pacific Star located?
Pacific Star is in Punta Pacífica, Panama City. The map at the top of this page shows its location.
Are there apartments for sale at Pacific Star?
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Are rentals available at Pacific Star?
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When was the building constructed?
Pacific Star was built in 2012. This usually affects HOA fees and renovation needs.
How many floors does Pacific Star have?
Pacific Star has 34 floors. Height affects views, wind exposure and elevator wait times.
How many units does Pacific Star have?
Pacific Star has 164 total units. Density impacts privacy, noise, and social dynamics in the building.
How do I ask about availability at Pacific Star?
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How do you get to the Metro from Pacific Star?
From Pacific Star, public transport is by bus or car: the nearest Panama Metro station is beyond walking distance.
Is there a supermarket near Pacific Star?
Yes. Super 99 | Paitilla is a 3-minute walk from Pacific Star, with 5 grocery stores within 500 meters.
Which schools are near Pacific Star?
Within walking distance of Pacific Star: 4U Montessori - Maternal y Educación Pre Escolar (4 min), Escuela República De Finlandia (6 min) and AIRA Learning Hub (8 min).
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