Recent age
Mencionado positivamenteDelivery in 2023 — one of the newest options on the Marbella axis. Amenities package under contemporary standards.
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- 2023
- year built
- 28
- floors
- 155
- units
- $1,550
- rent/month, area
- $2,299
- per m², area
- 4.9
- 8 Google reviews
- 6 min
- walk to Fernández de Córdoba
- Gym
- 24/7 security
- Event hall
- BBQ area
- Concierge
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Sauna
- Coworking
- Business center
- Squash court
- Ocean view
- Housekeeping
- Valet parking
- Pet area
- Private cinema
Building data and Google reviews; asking prices on listing portals for Bella Vista, as of Nov 1, 2026. Sources and method
About Scala Residences
A 28-story residential tower delivered in 2023 — reviews highlight calm, attentive staff, and the view from the top floor.
Scala Residences is a 28-story residential tower with 155 units delivered in 2023, located on the Marbella axis. The recent age positions it as one of the newest options in the corridor, with an amenities package designed under contemporary standards. The street grid is part of the Marbella network connecting with Avenida Balboa to the south and the Calle 50 financial corridor to the north — walkable distance to Multicentro, offices, and a five-star hotel offering.
The documented amenities package includes concierge, squash court, spa, coworking, business center, pet park, jacuzzi, housekeeping service, private cinema, event hall, equipped gym, ocean view, sauna, valet parking, BBQ area, and 24/7 security. The 8 verified reviews on Google Maps accumulate an average rating of 4.9 out of 5, with consistent descriptions highlighting three attributes: a quiet atmosphere within the tower, concierge and security staff rated as friendly and professional, and a view from upper units valued as spectacular toward the city. Temporal coverage includes 2024 and 2025 reviews with positive assessment.
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Market data
Few comparables available for this building. As a reference, live data for the Bella Vista zone:
$252K
Median sale (zone)
5346 comparables
$2,299/m²
Median $/m² (zone)
typical range $1,813/m²–$3,168/m²
$1,550/mo
Median rent (zone)
2689 comparables
5354
Active in the zone
sale listings
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What's nearby
105 places within a 10-minute walk. The nearest metro station, Fernández de Córdoba, is 6 minutes away on foot.
Scala Residences has 1 stations within 500 meters; the closest, Estación Fernández de Córdoba, is a 6-minute walk. For gym, Sky Ml Service is a 3-minute walk from Scala Residences, with 3 within 500 meters. For shopping, AEX exprés nueva is a 3-minute walk from Scala Residences, with 11 within 500 meters. Scala Residences has 1 parks within 500 meters; the closest, Parque Benito Juárez, is a 5-minute walk.
- Nearby gymsSky Ml Service3 min walk
- EducationScuba Panama1 min walk
- HealthcareMulticlínica Móvil1 min walk
- ShoppingMini Market Ricky2 min walk
- ParksParque Benito Juárez5 min walk
- RestaurantsRino's Ristorante e Pizzeria2 min walk
- TransitEstación Fernández de Córdoba6 min walk
- Specialty cafesCeviches Delicias de la Casa Gourmet4 min walk
- CoworkingInstalarmas4 min walk
See the 3 closest places in each category
Nearby gyms
- Sky Ml Service4.0 (1)3 min218m
- Daxa Gym-Academy4.5 (2)4 min308m
- Zona FIT 5074.7 (12)6 min434m
Education
- Scuba Panama4.3 (89)1 min65m
- C.E.B.G. Ricardo Miró3 min212m
- Colegio Episcopal De Panama4 min295m
Healthcare
- Multiclínica Móvil1 min75m
- Taller BMW4.0 (1)4 min299m
- Centro Medico Dr Brandao Nº25 min344m
Shopping
- Mini Market Ricky3.0 (3)2 min81m
- AEX exprés nueva5.0 (1)3 min162m
- Riba Smith | Transístmica4.6 (6956)3 min205m
Parks
- Parque Benito Juárez4.6 (1200)5 min327m
- Práctica del Maestro1.0 (1)7 min544m
- Parque de Betania4.2 (252)9 min650m
Restaurants
- Rino's Ristorante e Pizzeria4.5 (801)2 min97m
- Restaurante Delirys4.3 (368)3 min224m
- Padrón Vista Hermosa4.6 (124)3 min224m
Transit
- Estación Fernández de Córdoba4.3 (179)6 min476m
Specialty cafes
- Ceviches Delicias de la Casa Gourmet4.9 (36)4 min248m
- Cafe Nilo Panamá5.0 (4)5 min382m
- Tequeñisimo Panamá | El Carmen5.0 (8)6 min405m
Coworking
- Instalarmas5.0 (1)4 min283m
- PH Quatrium3.7 (56)11 min862m
- Súcaro café Bakery and Piadinas4.7 (453)12 min901m
Living at Scala Residences
Resident profile
Is Scala Residences right for you?
Recommended for
- Buyers who prioritize a new tower (less than 3 years old) with a complete amenities package on the Marbella axis.
- Residents who value a quiet atmosphere and professional attention from security and concierge staff.
- Professionals who require a walkable location to Multicentro, Av. Balboa, and the corridor's hotel circuit.
Keep in mind if
- Buyers who prefer a low-density tower — 155 units in 28 floors defines a medium-high scale.
- Investors focused on tourist rentals if internal regulations restrict the use — verification advised.
Review summary
What residents and visitors highlight
Analysis of 8 verified Google Maps reviews.
Quiet atmosphere
Mencionado positivamenteResidents describe the tower as quiet. A distinctive attribute among residential towers on the axis and recurrent in reviews.
Staff attention
Mencionado positivamenteConcierge and security staff rated as friendly and professional — an attribute present in several independent reviews.
Views from upper units
Mencionado positivamenteView from the top floor described as spectacular toward the city. An attribute to validate per unit orientation.
Google Reviews
4.9(8)
Iris Mercedes
Un lugar muy tranquilo. Los conserjes muy amables y respetuosos
Carolina Gonzalez
Buen lugar muy tranquilo
Official J. Eduardo
Tranquilo, seguro, relajante y con un servicio increíble por parte del personal de seguridad. Son muy atentos y profesionales. ¡La vista desde el piso superior, con vistas a la ciudad, es para morirse!
Kenny Roberts
PanamaProp analysis
Investment thesis
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Análisis de inversión
Scala Residences opera en un rango de USD 180,000 a USD 650,000 dentro del corredor Marbella, con la diferencia clave de ser una entrega reciente (2023) frente al promedio del eje. Bajo los parámetros típicos del corredor financiero panameño (rendimiento bruto mensual de 0.5% a 0.8% del precio), las unidades de entrada podrían generar entre USD 900 y USD 1,440 mensuales en arrendamiento, y las de mayor metraje entre USD 3,250 y USD 5,200 al mes según condiciones reales del contrato.
Frente a los bonos soberanos panameños (3% a 4% anual), el edificio puede ofrecer retorno bruto superior con la ventaja adicional de construcción nueva: menores costos de mantenimiento durante los primeros años, eficiencia energética contemporánea y vigencia comercial completa en el corto y mediano plazo. La calificación de 4.9 sobre 8 reseñas verificadas en Google Maps es estadísticamente acotada pero consistente con percepción muy positiva de los primeros residentes — atributo poco común incluso en torres premium.
La antigüedad de dos años permite a un comprador entrar a un activo prácticamente nuevo con todas las garantías de construcción aún vigentes en componentes mayores. Confirme rangos y condiciones específicas con un asesor antes de cerrar.
Ideal resident profile
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Perfil residencial
El programa documentado incluye concierge, cancha de squash, spa, coworking, business center, pet park, jacuzzi, servicio de housekeeping, cine privado, salón de eventos, gimnasio equipado y vista al mar. La combinación de cine privado y salón de eventos sumada al pet park amplía el espectro hacia residentes con vida social activa y familias con mascotas — perfil cada vez más relevante en torres contemporáneas de Marbella.
La entrega reciente y el feedback positivo de los primeros residentes (4.9 estrellas con menciones a tranquilidad, atención del personal y vista desde el piso superior) sugieren operación inicial sólida — relevante para perfiles que valoran calidad de gestión por encima de precio. Calza con profesionales jóvenes, parejas sin hijos pequeños, inversionistas que buscan unidades con bajo desgaste y residentes que priorizan diseño contemporáneo.
No calza con quienes buscan tranquilidad suburbana, lotes amplios o ambiente de barrio tradicional — Marbella es denso, urbano y con tráfico sostenido sobre los ejes adyacentes a Avenida Balboa y Calle 50.
Compared with similar buildings
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Comparación con la zona
Dentro del corredor Marbella, Scala Residences se posiciona en el tier premium-contemporáneo por su entrega reciente y paquete de amenidades extenso. Frente a torres antiguas del mismo eje, ofrece ventaja relevante en eficiencia, acabados modernos y vigencia de garantías de construcción. Frente a desarrollos ultra-premium de waterfront en Avenida Balboa, mantiene precio de entrada más accesible y dimensión humana en su escala de 155 unidades.
La proximidad a Multicentro, oferta hotelera cinco estrellas y al corredor financiero de Calle 50 representa una ventaja competitiva real frente a torres ubicadas en zonas exclusivamente residenciales de Bella Vista o El Cangrejo. La conexión con Avenida Balboa hacia el sur añade acceso natural a Cinta Costera y al frente costero.
Frente a torres comparables de entrega reciente en Marbella, Scala se diferencia por la consistencia del feedback inicial — 4.9 estrellas sobre 8 reseñas es un indicador de gestión cuidada en arranque operativo, atributo que tiende a estabilizarse o deteriorarse a medida que la torre madura. Compradores comparativos deberían contrastar con torres entregadas en el último trienio en el mismo eje.
Risks to consider
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Riesgos a considerar
La iliquidez del mercado inmobiliario panameño se mantiene como riesgo estructural: incluso en torres premium con buen feedback inicial, las unidades del segmento USD 300,000 a USD 650,000 suelen requerir entre seis y dieciocho meses para concretar venta a precio de mercado — planifique el horizonte de salida con holgura y no comprometa el activo con necesidades de capital de corto plazo.
La base de 8 reseñas en Google Maps, aunque uniformemente positiva, sigue siendo estadísticamente reducida y refleja la fase inicial de operación del edificio. La lectura sobre administración, mantenimiento de áreas comunes y solidez de la junta de propietarios se consolidará en los próximos tres a cinco años — el comprador asume parte del riesgo de evolución operativa.
Una torre entregada en 2023 todavía atraviesa el período de detección y reclamo de vicios constructivos al desarrollador. Antes de cerrar, verifique con asesor legal el estado de garantías vigentes, eventuales reclamos abiertos por la junta de propietarios y la solidez patrimonial del promotor — la entrega reciente no exime de errores de obra que pueden surgir entre el segundo y quinto año.
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Other recommended options
Scala Residences competes among recent premium towers on the Marbella axis. Here is how it positions itself against options with a similar package.
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Where is Scala Residences located?
Scala Residences is in Bella Vista, Panama City. The map at the top of this page shows its location.
Are there apartments for sale at Scala Residences?
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Are rentals available at Scala Residences?
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When was the building constructed?
Scala Residences was built in 2023. This usually affects HOA fees and renovation needs.
How many floors does Scala Residences have?
Scala Residences has 28 floors. Height affects views, wind exposure and elevator wait times.
How many units does Scala Residences have?
Scala Residences has 155 total units. Density impacts privacy, noise, and social dynamics in the building.
How do I ask about availability at Scala Residences?
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How do you get to the Metro from Scala Residences?
The Fernández de Córdoba Metro station is a 6-minute walk from Scala Residences.
Which schools are near Scala Residences?
Within walking distance of Scala Residences: C.E.B.G. Ricardo Miró (3 min) and Colegio Episcopal De Panama (4 min).
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