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Metros de construcción is the total built or construction area of a property measured in square meters, typically including all roofed and covered spaces such as interior rooms, covered terraces and enclosed garages, but measurement practices vary by developer and region.
By Daniel Ortega · Last reviewed 14 November 2026
How it works
In Mexican real estate listings, metros de construcción refers to the sum of all constructed, roofed areas within a property, measured in square meters. The Norma Técnica para la Generación, Captación e Integración de Datos Catastrales (published January 2012) and official cadastral guidance define constructed area (área construida) as the area shown on approved architectural plans or construction licenses. Most developers and sellers include all fully enclosed interior spaces—bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living areas and interior hallways—at 100 percent. Covered but open-sided areas such as roofed terraces, covered patios and semi-enclosed balconies are commonly counted at 50 percent of their actual area, while fully open terraces and uncovered balconies are often excluded entirely. Parking spaces and storage units (bodegas) may or may not be included depending on the seller. Because no single official standard governs how private sellers and developers report construction area in listings, buyers should always ask what is included, request architectural plans and verify measurements independently, especially when comparing price per square meter across properties. In Quintana Roo, construction costs in November 2026 range from approximately MXN 10,500 to MXN 14,000 per square meter for mid-range finishes and MXN 15,000 to MXN 20,000 for residential-quality construction.