Vista de Oro

 

 

 

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New Homeowners Information

The following information is for persons who may be contemplating purchasing a home in Vista de Oro.

Vista de Oro is a close knit community consisting of 64 residences and is located north of Marazul, formally known as Playa Elegance RV Park.

Vista de Oro contracts for 24-hour 7 day a week security with the ASPA security company.  Vista de Oro's security is paid for by the residents who assess themselves every 6 months. Make checks out to Vista de Oro Security, include your lot number on your check and mail to National Bank of Arizona ,

101 La Mina Ave, Ajo, AZ 85321,  Phone 520-387-7616 or 1-888-241-5550

 

Email can be sent to vistadeoro2@yahoo.com or regular mail can be sent to Vista de Oro  Security, P.O. Box 872, Lukeville, AZ, 85341

 

The residents of Vista de Oro hold at least one meeting a year, which is held on Saturday during the Thanksgiving weekend. At this meeting the residents receive a financial report that covers the security and any other finances. Other business that is germane to Vista de Oro will be discussed and acted upon if necessary. Minutes are taken at the meeting and are then distributed to all residents via e-mail.

Persons who are seeking to purchase a home in Vista de Oro will find very congenial people who do their utmost to see that Vista de Oro is a secure and friendly place.

 

 

 

HISTORY

Vista de Oro (View of Gold) is a blend of homes from several eras: 1980's, 1990's and the 2000's. The original concept of RV pull-under sundecks and

Mexican tile shade ramadas changed to site-built homes as rapidly as Puerto Penasco's real estate expansion in the early 1990's. Tom and Lucy Juanarena

developed Vista de Oro.

 They had considerable experience in Mexico having built and operated Playa de Oro RV Park  for 20 years and later Playa Elegante.

The acquisition of individual property bank trusts in 1997 eased many U.S. homeowners concerns about ownership of property in Mexico and raised the

level of investment in property improvements. This investment continues as  homeowners are now retiring to live in Vista de Oro and wish to improve their

home amenities.

Living in Puerto Penasco and receiving city services is similar to any U.S. city.  Retirees have found bill paying for essential services a simple matter and no

longer need private enterprise to perform those deeds. Weekend and vacation-only homeowners can also handle their own bill paying by building credit at the various

utility offices.

The community of Vista de Oro requires volunteer participation to function successfully.  The mix of homeowner's occupancy varies from as little as one month total per year

 to almost 100% (12 months) occupancy by one or two families. Absentee homeowners must  therefore rely on volunteers to ensure the "good health" of their home in Vista de Oro.

 This is accomplished by 24-hour watchmen security patrol and watchful homeowners.

 

 

A volunteer homeowner collects the fees and disburses the payments for services. A U.S. bank is the depository for all Vista de Oro monies.

 

The community maintains peace of mind through the efforts of volunteers and communication  via Email primarily and has its annual meeting followed by a potluck on the Saturday

after Thanksgiving. Annual treasury reports, infrastructure, security issues and plans  for the next year are discussed and everyone has the opportunity to participate.

 

Make checks out to Vista de Oro Security, include your lot number on your check and mail to National Bank of Arizona ,

101 La Mina Ave, Ajo, AZ 85321,  Phone 520-387-7616 or 1-888-241-5550

 

Other mail can be sent to Vista de Oro  Security, P.O. Box 872, Lukeville, AZ, 85341

 

This history was written by John Bellingham And added to by Joe Dunne and Carolyn Lowe

 

 

 

 

City Services and locations

Property Taxes - January - City Hall - Blvd Benito Juarez

Bank Trust - dates vary - most pay Santander Serfin Bank - Blvd Benito Juarez

Water & Sewer -OOMAPAS - annual or monthly - Blvd Benito Juarez

Electric - CFE - By-Monthly - Blvd Benito Juarez

Trash - OOMISLIM - Annual or monthly - Blvd Freemont at City Hall Telephone –

Telmex - Monthly - Big tower in town.