Buying in Benito Juárez

House buyers in Benito Juárez have their best options in the middle and south of the borough. Del Valle and Narvarte hold the borough's classic house-lined blocks, one and two-story homes on a walkable grid close to Insurgentes, and further south Portales adds its own Art Deco houses at a more accessible price. Nearby, Xoco, on the southern edge bordering Coyoacán, and Nápoles, to the west, have built up as apartment corridors around Mítikah and the WTC, so buyers set on a freestanding house should center their search on Del Valle, Narvarte, and Portales instead.

What to consider before buying

Buyers who want more land and a quieter, more suburban setting should also compare Coyoacán just south of the border, known for its traditional, tree-lined house blocks. Within Benito Juárez, Del Valle commands the highest prices for a house given its central location, Narvarte runs a step more accessible, and Portales is the entry point for buyers on a tighter budget. Confirming lot size and any additions made over the years matters more here than in newer developments, since much of this housing predates current building codes.