Costa Rica Homes for Sale: Where Buyers Look, by Area

Costa Rica homes for sale by area: Jacó condos, Los Sueños and Punta Leona villas, Uvita pool homes and Sámara estates, with real listing prices.

Costa Rica homes for sale cluster in a few places, and each one sells something different. Jacó has the widest range, from one-bedroom condos near $138,000 to oceanview estates above $1.7 million. Los Sueños, Herradura and Punta Leona trade on gated communities and beach clubs. Uvita and the Southern Pacific offer newer pool homes near the national marine park. Sámara, on the Nicoya Peninsula, is where we list a larger estate with ocean and mountain views. The prices below are the asking prices of homes we list today, so you can see what a budget buys in each area before you plan a trip.

If you are new to buying here, read how foreigners buy property in Costa Rica first. This guide is about where to look, not the legal steps.

How to choose an area before you choose a house

Start with how you will use the home, not with the photos.

• 🏖️ A beach town you can walk: Jacó and Playa Hermosa, with condos, villas and titled lots close to the sand.
• 🔒 A gated resort community: Herradura, Los Sueños and Punta Leona, where the community and the beach club are part of what you buy.
• 🌿 A quieter coast with nature on the doorstep: Uvita, next to Marino Ballena National Park.
• 🌅 More land and more privacy: Sámara, on the Guanacaste side.

Then set a budget range and a property type. In our current listings, a furnished condo is the entry point, a pool home in a newer build sits in the middle, and estates with infinity pools and ocean views sit at the top.

Homes for sale in Jacó and Playa Hermosa

Jacó has the most listings we represent and the widest price range in one town. That makes it the easiest place to compare options on a single visit.

• 🏢 Condos in Viva Jaco: a furnished 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit with a resort-style pool, gym and 24/7 security, at $210,000.
• 🏙️ A 17th-floor penthouse in the same building: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, mountain views and a low HOA, at $355,000.
• 🛏️ One-bedroom condos in Oceano, from $138,000 (with a rental program and beach club access) to $168,000 (with $20,000 in furniture included).
• 🌴 A titled lot in Bejuco Beach: a flat, buildable 361 m² parcel within walking distance of the sand, at $250,000.
• 🌊 In Playa Hermosa, next to Jacó: a renovated 4 bedroom villa in Hermosa Palms at $1,099,000, and a Mediterranean-style 6 bedroom estate in Valle Perdido with an infinity pool at $1,750,000.

Jacó suits buyers who want a lively town, restaurants and services nearby, and a property that is easy to rent out when they are away. For daily life there, our guide to living in Jacó covers neighborhoods and routines. The full list is on the Jacó area page.

Homes for sale in Los Sueños, Herradura and Punta Leona

Up the coast from Jacó, the market turns to gated communities. Here you are buying a setting as much as a house: security at the gate, shared grounds and beach clubs.

• 🔑 A furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in gated La Floresta, Herradura, 5 minutes from Los Sueños, at $375,000.
• 🏡 A 3 bedroom, 3 bath oceanview villa in Punta Leona with a private pool and beach club access, at $790,000.

This is the area for buyers who want a lock-and-leave home, with the marina and resort life of Los Sueños next door. See every listing on the Los Sueños area page.

Homes for sale in Uvita

Uvita, on the Southern Pacific, is greener and quieter than the central coast, and both homes we list there have private pools.

• 🏊 A brand-new 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a private pool and a 2-car garage, minutes from Marino Ballena National Park, at $383,000.
• 🍳 A mid-century modern 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a private pool and a chef's kitchen, steps from the beach, at $650,000.

Uvita fits buyers who want nature first and a smaller town around them. We go deeper in our Uvita buyer's guide.

Homes for sale in Sámara

Sámara Beach, on the Nicoya Peninsula, is where we list a larger estate: a 4 bedroom, 5 bath home with an infinity pool and ocean and mountain views at $900,000. It is the pick in this guide for buyers who want space, privacy and a view that is the main event. More on the town is on the Sámara area page.

What to check before you make an offer

Every area has its own rules of thumb, but a few checks apply to any home for sale in Costa Rica.

• 📄 Title: confirm the property is titled and registered, and that the seller is the registered owner. Our buying guide for foreigners explains what to ask for.
• 🏘️ HOA and community rules: in gated communities and condo buildings, ask for the fees and what they cover, and whether short-term rentals are allowed.
• 🛋️ What is included: several listings are sold furnished. Get the inventory in writing.
• 💼 Rental plans: if you want rental income, ask about the building's rental program or the home's booking history.
• ⚖️ Your own attorney: always have an independent Costa Rican attorney review the purchase before any deposit.

Four questions buyers ask us most often.

What is the cheapest home for sale you list in Costa Rica?

Right now, a one-bedroom condo in Oceano, Jacó, at $138,000, with a rental program and beach club access. Prices change, so check homes for sale for what is available today.

Can I see several areas on one trip?

Yes. Jacó, Playa Hermosa, Herradura and Punta Leona sit on the same stretch of the Central Pacific, so many buyers see them together. Uvita and Sámara are on other parts of the coast, so plan them as separate stops.

Do you only sell homes, or also rent them?

Both. Many buyers rent first to get to know an area. Our vacation rentals and long-term rentals cover the same towns.

How do I start?

Tell us your budget, the area you like and how you will use the home. We are locally owned, we know these communities firsthand, and we will send you the listings that fit and arrange the visits. Write to mail@thecostaricavip.com or call +506 6263 1036, or browse every home for sale in Costa Rica.

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