Real Estate in Matayumtayum
Matayumtayum, La Paz, Leyte — a quiet residential enclave with high flood risk. Verified listings inside.
About Matayumtayum
Matayumtayum occupies a quiet residential enclave in La Paz, Leyte. Residents benefit from the social cohesion of a barangay-scale community while having access to the wider city's commercial, medical, and educational amenities. The neighborhood's character broadly mirrors La Paz's overall residential market. For OFW investors, Matayumtayum in La Paz represents a straightforward residential investment: single-family homes, townhouses, and affordable condominiums at accessible price points, with families, workers, and long-time residents seeking stable, accessible housing as the likely tenant base. Pre-selling and RFO units are the most common purchase vehicles.
Location Details
Flood Risk
High Flood Risk
Flood risk in Matayumtayum is rated high, consistent with La Paz's overall classification. Buyers who are flood-sensitive should prioritize properties on elevated lots, upper floors, or areas with documented flood control infrastructure. A pre-purchase rainy-season site visit is strongly advisable before any commitment.
Transport
The barangay road network in Matayumtayum links to La Paz's primary roads via concrete or asphalted barangay paths. Tricycles dominate the last-mile connection; jeepneys handle longer routes to La Paz proper. Buyers evaluating this barangay should note the condition of the barangay road — unpaved roads can become impassable during heavy rain.
Amenities
Matayumtayum barangay residents have access to standard community-level amenities: elementary school, health center, and multi-purpose hall. Larger institutional amenities — secondary schools, government hospitals, and commercial centers — are available in La Paz proper or the nearest urban center in Leyte.
Growth Potential
La Paz is an established market, and Matayumtayum reflects that. Properties are priced to reflect genuine local demand rather than speculation — making them relatively fair value for buyers who intend to live in or rent out their property over the medium term.
Properties
No listings in Matayumtayum yet
Buyer Questions
Frequently asked about Matayumtayum real estate
Does Matayumtayum in La Paz flood?
La Paz has high flood risk overall. Within Matayumtayum, flood exposure varies by specific lot and street. Buyers should treat flood due diligence as a priority: request DRRMO records and inspect the lot's elevation relative to drainage canals.
What is the price range for properties in Matayumtayum, La Paz?
Property prices in Matayumtayum reflect La Paz's overall market positioning within Leyte. Prices are mid-market, reflecting stable demand from local end-users. Consult a local broker for current listings as prices shift with supply conditions.
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