Uvita Costa Rica Real Estate: A Buyer's Guide

Uvita, Costa Rica real estate: the homes for sale now, from $383,000, where they sit near Marino Ballena, and what to check before you buy.

Uvita, Costa Rica real estate is a small, specific market on the South Pacific coast, next to Marino Ballena National Park. Right now we have two homes for sale in Uvita: a brand-new 2 bedroom pool home near the park for $383,000, and a mid-century modern 3 bedroom home steps from the beach for $650,000. This guide covers what each one offers, where Uvita sits, and what to check before you make an offer.

Every Uvita home we list is also on the Uvita area page, with full photo galleries.

Uvita real estate right now: two homes, $383,000 and $650,000

Uvita does not have the volume of Jacó or Tamarindo, and that is part of why buyers come here. Fewer listings means each one deserves a closer look. These are the two homes listed with us today, with the facts as they appear in our listings:

• 🏡 Brand-new 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a private pool and a 2-car garage, minutes from Marino Ballena National Park. $383,000.
• 🏠 Mid-century modern 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with a private pool and a chef's kitchen, steps to the beach. $650,000.

Both are active listings. Prices are in US dollars and come straight from the listing record; if one changes, the listing page changes with it.

Where is Uvita, and what is Marino Ballena National Park?

Uvita is in the canton of Osa, in Puntarenas province, in the district of Bahía Ballena (Wikipedia, Parque nacional Marino Ballena). It is a coastal town backed by green hills, and its main draw sits right in front of it: Marino Ballena National Park.

The park was established in 1992 by executive decree and covers 5,160 hectares of sea and 171 hectares of land, including Ballena beach, Uvita bay beach and Piñuela beach (Wikipedia, Ballena Marine National Park). It was created to protect the humpback whales that migrate through these waters, which is where the name comes from: ballena is Spanish for whale. The coastline also includes the tombolo of Uvita, a sand spit that joins the point to the shore.

For a buyer, this matters in two ways. The beachfront itself is protected parkland, so the coast in front of town stays open. And the homes are set back from it, in town or on the hills behind, which is why "minutes from the park" and "steps to the beach" are the useful distances to compare.

A brand-new 2 bedroom pool home near Marino Ballena ($383,000)

This is the entry point to Uvita on our list. It is a new build with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a private pool and a 2-car garage, minutes from Marino Ballena park.

Who it suits:

• 🌴 A couple who wants a finished, new home rather than a renovation project.
• 🚗 Someone who will keep a car on site; the 2-car garage covers that.
• 🏊 Buyers who want a private pool without stepping up to a larger house.

Photos, layout and the full description are on the listing: 2 bedroom pool home for sale in Uvita.

A mid-century modern 3 bedroom home steps to the beach ($650,000)

The second home is larger and closer to the sand. It has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, a private pool and a chef's kitchen, in a mid-century modern design, steps to the beach.

Who it suits:

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Families, or owners who want room for guests.
• 🍳 People who cook; the chef's kitchen is one of the listing's highlights.
• 🌊 Buyers for whom walking to the beach is the point of being in Uvita.

See the full gallery on the listing: modern 3 bedroom home for sale in Uvita.

What should you check before buying property in Uvita?

The legal side of buying in Costa Rica, including who can own property, titled land versus concession land, the closing steps and the costs, is covered in our guide can foreigners buy property in Costa Rica. Read that first. Here is how those questions apply to a beach town like Uvita, plus the practical checks that are easy to skip when you fall for a house.

Title and location:

• 📜 Is the property titled land, registered in the National Registry, or does any part of it sit in the coastal zone held under concession? Near a protected coastline, ask the question directly and have your own attorney confirm it.
• 📐 Does the registered survey match what is on the ground? Fences, walls and driveways do not always follow the plan.
• 🧾 Are there liens, easements or unpaid taxes on the registry record?

The house and the land around it:

• 🛣️ How is the road to the property in the rainy months? Drive it yourself on your visit.
• 💧 Where does the water come from, and who runs that supply?
• 📶 What internet service reaches the street? If you plan to work from Uvita, test it during your visit.
• 🏗️ For a new build, ask for the construction permits and who built it. For an older home, ask what has been replaced and when.

How you plan to use it:

• 🏖️ Will you live in it, use it part of the year, or rent it out? Each answer changes which of the two homes fits, and what you will need locally for upkeep when you are away.

None of these checks needs to slow a purchase down. They just need to happen before the deposit, not after.

Can you buy in Uvita from abroad?

Yes. The search can start from anywhere and usually goes like this:

• ✉️ You tell us your budget, how you will use the home and when you could visit.
• 🎥 We answer with what fits and with the details the listing does not cover.
• 📅 When you are ready, we set up the viewings so you can see both homes and the town in one trip.
• 🤝 For the legal steps, you work with your own attorney, as explained in the can foreigners buy property guide.

We are locally owned and work with local partners, so the person who answers your first message knows the area and stays with you through the visit.

Uvita real estate FAQ

How much does a home in Uvita cost?

The two homes listed with us today are $383,000 for a new 2 bedroom pool home and $650,000 for a 3 bedroom home steps to the beach. Prices across the wider market vary with size, view and distance to the beach.

Can a foreigner buy a home in Uvita?

Yes. Foreigners can own titled property in Costa Rica on the same terms as citizens, with limits that apply to concession land in the coastal zone. Our guide for foreign buyers explains the difference.

Is the beach in Uvita protected?

Ballena, Uvita bay and Piñuela beaches are part of Marino Ballena National Park, a protected area managed for its marine life, including humpback whales (Wikipedia).

Which of the two Uvita homes is closer to the beach?

The mid-century modern 3 bedroom home is described as steps to the beach. The 2 bedroom pool home is described as minutes from Marino Ballena park.

See homes for sale in Uvita

Both homes are on the Uvita area page with full photo galleries. To see them in person or ask a question the listing does not answer, write to mail@thecostaricavip.com or message +506 6263 1036 on WhatsApp with your budget and travel dates, and we will reply with what fits.

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