Esmeralda Building
Social Housing Flats in Castellón

The Esmeralda Building offers one-, two- and three-bedroom flats.

The 1-bedroom flats (Type A) have a total usable area of approximately 49 m², comprising a living-dining room, kitchen, one bedroom and one bathroom.

The 2-bedroom flats (Types B1, B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4, B2, B3 and B4) range from 63 to 69 m² of usable floor space, with a living-dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The three-bedroom flats (Types C and C1) have a total usable area of approximately 78 m², comprising an entrance hall, living-dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. All flats include a terrace, and those on the ground floor also have a private garden.

The one-bedroom flats have a floor area of around 40 m² and a total area of 49 m² (including the terrace). The two-bedroom flats range from 52 to 58 m² in floor area and from 63 to 69 m² in total area.

The three-bedroom flats have around 66–67 m² of internal floor space and approximately 78 m² in total. The ground-floor flats also feature a private outdoor area of between 13 and 92 m², depending on the type.

The communal areas include: a swimming pool with separate adult and children’s sections, a children’s play area with swings in a private, enclosed setting, a pet corner (an area for looking after your pets), outdoor showers, a sun lounger area, an urban rooftop garden, a communal clothesline on the roof, a rooftop relaxation area with a pergola and furniture, and solar panels. The entrance halls feature an interior design with a vertical garden.

Yes, all homes come with a fitted kitchen equipped with a 3-ring induction hob, a built-in oven, a built-in extractor hood, a fridge-freezer and a stainless steel sink. The worktop is made of quartz.

The Esmeralda Building has achieved the highest energy rating: Category A. This represents savings of 83% on lighting and 70% on domestic hot water compared to the regulatory minimum standards.

This efficiency is achieved through a façade with SATE insulation, aluminium joinery with thermal breaks and double glazing, controlled ventilation, aerothermal systems and photovoltaic panels.

VPP stands for Publicly Subsidised Housing. These are homes developed in accordance with the regulations of the Valencian Community (Decree 180/2024), with a maximum price set by the authorities, making them more affordable than the open market. In return, there are certain eligibility criteria for purchasing them and restrictions during the protection period.

The main requirements are: to be of legal age or an emancipated minor; to have had your usual place of residence in the Valencian Community for at least one year; for the household’s income not to exceed 6.5 times the IPREM (under the general scheme); not to own another property in Spain; and to use the property as your usual and permanent residence.

There are higher income limits for people with disabilities, dependent children, or young people aged 18 to 35 within the household.

You can find further information in the following article on VPP in Castellón

VPP homes under the general scheme are subject to a protection period of up to 30 years from the date of their final classification.

During this period, the sale is subject to a regulated maximum price and requires administrative authorisation. Once the protection period has ended, the property may be sold freely.

It is also possible to apply for ‘freedom of transfer’ before this period expires, by repaying the subsidies received plus the corresponding statutory interest.