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Buyer Guide
BIR Zonal Value Explained — and Why ₱523,000/sqm Matters at Aurelia
The BIR zonal value is the single most useful objective number in a Philippine property purchase. This guide explains what it is, how it is used, and how to apply Aurelia Residences’ ₱523,000/sqm benchmark when assessing a unit.
What the zonal value is
The zonal value is the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s official valuation of real property per square metre, published by Department Order. It is used to compute transfer-related taxes (such as Capital Gains Tax and Documentary Stamp Tax), which are based on the higher of the zonal value, the assessor’s fair-market value, or the actual selling price. It therefore also serves as a practical floor for fair-market valuation.
Aurelia’s figures (DO 005-24)
For Aurelia Residences, the current BIR classifications are: Residential Condominium (RC) ₱523,000/sqm; Commercial Condominium (CC) ₱590,000/sqm; and Parking Slot (PS) ₱413,000/sqm. The RC figure of ₱523,000/sqm is the relevant benchmark for residential units.
How to use it as a buyer
Divide a unit’s asking price by its floor area to get its price per square metre, then compare to ₱523,000/sqm. A unit priced close to or modestly above the zonal value is, on this measure, keenly priced for the tier; a large premium should be justified by floor level, view, orientation or finish. Our price-per-sqm page shows every available Aurelia unit benchmarked this way.
Frequently asked
What is the BIR zonal value of Aurelia Residences?
The Residential Condominium zonal value for Aurelia Residences is ₱523,000/sqm under Department Order DO 005-24. Commercial Condominium is ₱590,000/sqm and parking slots ₱413,000/sqm.
What is the BIR zonal value used for?
It is the official per-sqm valuation used to compute transfer taxes (Capital Gains Tax, Documentary Stamp Tax) and serves as a floor for fair-market value.