$22,200,000
Santa Ana
8 bd 11 ba 4,244 m²
Houses for Sale in Costa Rica: Beach Homes, Jungle Villas and City Residences
3,457 houses currently listed for sale in Costa Rica.
Houses for sale in Costa Rica
24 properties shown
$18,000,000
Santa Teresa
4 bd 5 ba 585 m²
$7,960,000
Santa Teresa
5 bd 5 ba 570 m²
$7,500,000
Manuel Antonio
12 bd 13 ba 1,800 m²
$6,999,000
Dominical
4 bd 6 ba 1,754 m²
$6,900,000
Manuel Antonio
4 bd 6 ba 1,062 m²
$7,380,000
Tamarindo
6 bd 8 ba 800 m²
$10,500,000
Hacienda Pinilla
6 bd 7 ba 650 m²
$10,995,000
Santa Ana
6 bd 10 ba 1,000 m²
$6,500,000
Dominical
6 bd 7 ba 1,221 m²
$11,500,000
Hacienda Pinilla
5 bd 6 ba 700 m²
$5,900,000
Flamingo
7 bd 9 ba 1,075 m²
$4,900,000
Flamingo
7 bd 7 ba 854 m²
$5,995,000
Dominical
7 bd 7 ba 929 m²
House$4,950,000
Santa Teresa
7 bd 6 ba
$4,950,000
Hacienda Pinilla
4 bd 5 ba
$5,000,000
Santa Ana
4 bd 7 ba 1,055 m²
$4,950,000
Santa Ana
5 bd 7 ba 1,245 m²
$6,000,000
Heredia
7 bd 8 ba 1,460 m²
$5,500,000
Escazu
6 bd 9 ba 3,000 m²
$5,500,000
Perez Zeledon
19 bd 23 ba 3,319 m²
$5,800,000
Dominical
5 bd 7 ba 730 m²
$5,690,000
Dominical
5 bd 7 ba 1,207 m²
$5,760,000
Santa Ana
6 bd 7 ba 1,255 m²
Houses in Costa Rica
Costa Rica lists 3,457 houses on RealEstateAbroad, more than half of the 6,415 properties we show. Buyers range from North American retirees and remote workers to families moving for the climate and the pura vida lifestyle.
Prices and sizes
Across all property types, Costa Rica listings show a median asking price of €446,093, with a middle band from €228,858 to €983,372. The median price per square metre is €2,210. Houses dominate the top of this range in beach and hillside locations, where views and land area drive the price. Nationally, 562 listings have three bedrooms, 436 have five or more and 372 have two, which hints at the many large villas in the stock.
Where houses are found
On the Pacific coast, Tamarindo, Flamingo and Santa Teresa draw surfers and expats. The southern zone includes Dominical and Ojochal, with quieter jungle and ocean-view homes, and Manuel Antonio mixes rainforest and tourism. Santa Cruz serves Guanacaste's inland market, and Escazu in the Central Valley is the main upscale suburb of San José.
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Foreign ownership
Foreigners have the same property rights as citizens in Costa Rica, and can hold title in their own name or through a Costa Rican company. The big exception is the maritime zone along the coast, where the first 50 metres from the high-tide line is public, and the next 150 metres is a concession area, not freehold, and subject to municipal rules. Make sure the house is on titled land, not concession land. Read the Costa Rica buying guide.
Checks specific to houses
- Title study (estudio de registro) by an independent lawyer.
- Water. Confirm a legal water source (ASADA or municipal) and flow, especially in dry-season hillside areas.
- Building permits and as-built plans.
- Road access. Rainy-season conditions can differ greatly.
- Flood, landslide and earthquake exposure.
- Pest and humidity damage to timber and finishes.
Costs
Transfer tax and stamp duties together typically amount to a few percent of the registered price, plus notary and lawyer fees; annual property tax is low, but newer rules add taxes on high-value homes. Confirm figures locally. For funding, see Costa Rica financing.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy houses in Costa Rica?
Yes, with the same rights as citizens, except in the restricted coastal zone.
What is a concession property?
Land in the maritime zone leased from the municipality rather than owned freehold. Avoid assuming it is freehold.
Is a residency route available?
Investment-based residency exists at certain thresholds, which change; verify current rules.
Do I need a lawyer?
Yes, an independent one for the title search and closing.
Is water a concern?
In some areas, yes. Confirm legal access and supply before you buy.
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Property types in Costa Rica
- Land for sale(2,163)
- Apartments for sale(418)
- Commercial Property for sale(356)
Popular cities in Costa Rica
- Santa Cruz(597)
- Dominical(592)
- Tamarindo(538)
- Ojochal(385)
- Manuel Antonio(227)
- Flamingo(196)
- Escazu(182)
- Santa Teresa(182)