Costa Rica Real Estate for Americans
Pacific coast homes and lots, listed by a licensed Costa Rican brokerage.
Why Americans are buying in Costa Rica
Short flights from Texas, a large expat community, and the Pacific beaches of Guanacaste keep Costa Rica near the top of the list for Americans looking at vacation rentals, retirement homes, or relocation.
Listings here come from a licensed Costa Rican brokerage. Jerrod, a Texas REALTOR® with the NAR CIPS designation, helps you weigh options and introduces you to the local team that handles the purchase.
What to know before you buy
- Foreigners can generally own titled property in Costa Rica with the same rights as citizens.
- Land near the ocean is different: most of the maritime zone is public or held as a government concession with special rules for foreign buyers. Know which kind of property you’re buying.
- Use an independent Costa Rican attorney to review the title in the National Registry, any liens, and the closing documents.
- Owning property does not grant residency on its own. Investor and retiree residency routes have their own requirements; consult an immigration attorney.
Rules on taxes, residency, and rentals change. Nothing on this page is legal, tax, or immigration advice — always confirm with qualified professionals in Costa Rica.
Current Costa Rica listings
New Costa Rica listings are being added. Send Jerrod a note below to hear about properties before they’re posted.
See it in person: discovery trips
Buying abroad is easier when you’ve walked the neighborhoods. Jerrod can help you plan a property discovery trip to Guanacaste and Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, with viewings arranged through our local partner. A discovery trip never obligates you to buy.
Talk to Jerrod about Costa Rica
Tell us what you’re looking for — rental income, a retirement home, or a full relocation — and Jerrod will connect you with a vetted local team and help you plan next steps, including a property discovery trip if you’d like to see homes in person.
Our Costa Rica partner: Blue Water Properties of Costa Rica
Passports to Property refers buyers to Blue Water Properties of Costa Rica, a licensed brokerage on the Pacific coast whose team includes a fellow Certified International Property Specialist.
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