The Wayback Machine - https://web.archive.org/all/20060407021144/http://www.tropisphere.com:80/budget.html

 Real Estate Listings by Price
  Up to $150K
  $150K to $299K
  $300K to $499K
  $500K to $999K
  $1 million and up

 Properties by Type
  Luxury
  Beachfront
  Large Farms, Land, Development
  Conservation Properties
  Commercial/Hotels

  Vacation and Beach Rentals

  Buying Property in
     Costa Rica
  Building in Costa Rica
  Southern Nicoya Peninsula
  About Us
  Contact
  Links
  Home

Budget Deals in Santa Teresa, Mal Pais, Montezuma Etc

Choose a location:

Montezuma
Santa Teresa
Malpais
Playa Hermosa
Manzanillo
Cabuya
Cobano

Montezuma
 Montezuma Ocean View Lot in Costa Rica Super Cheap Lot - 2122 m2   $ $35,000
Great little lot with just enough room for a house in a great area just above Montezuma. Drive to the beach in 5 minutes.
Ref# 2-15
No Photo
Small Lot L73- 3579 m2 $50,000
Ref# 3-130
 Montezuma Lots 7 View Lots above Montezuma - 5015-8807 m2   $ $62,000 - $123,000 ea
Seven beautiful lots in one of the best locations, right above Montezuma. Amazing trees, ocean and valley views. Click photo for more info about each lot.
Ref# 2-105 & 2-106
No Photo
Lot El Camino A7- 7555 m2 $70,000
Ref# 3-128
No Photo
Lot Cirilo B25- 1.5 Ha $70,000
Ref# 3-112
No Photo
Lot Trino B29 - 7001 m2 $70,000
Ref# 3-114
No Photo
Lot Trino B30 - 9034 m2 $70,000
Ref# 3-115
No Photo
Lot Trino B31 - 6095 m2 $70,000
Ref# 3-116
 Montezuma Ocean View Lot in Costa Rica Cheap Ocean View Lot - 5255 m2   $ $80,000
Incredible deal - First and Second ocean views. Drive to the beach in 6 minutes.
Ref# 2-12
 Commercial Lots in Montezuma Commercial Lots - 7350m2   $ 85,000
Two lots located along the main road just above Montezuma, ideal for many types of business. Both properties naturally go together.
Ref# 2-105 & 2-106
No Photo
Ocean View Lot #4 - 7500 m2 $85,000
Ref# 3-7
 Montezuma Real Estate - Hilltop Lot Lot El Cucurucho B14 - 8947 m2 $90,000 Delicias lot with a small steep "cucurucho" (hill). It has several large trees, including a massive pochote, and some ocean views. Nice breezes, etc. This is a good area to build a house at what is still an affordable price, yet just a few minutes to Montezuma and the beach.
Ref# 3-122
 Montezuma Real Estate - Costa Rica Lot Lot del Mango B23- 1.2 Ha $100,000
No ocean view, but lots of buildable space, big trees, and interesting topography make this a beautiful and affordable choice. When the photos were taken, we could here bellbirds in the jungle ravine on the property. The bellbird is the national bird of Costa Rica, and rare in the Montezuma area.
Ref# 3-117
No Photo
Lot El Tanque 2 - 7000 m2 $100,000
Ref# 3-127
No Photo
Lot El Grande - 1.22 Ha $100,000
Ref# 3-127
No Photo
Lot Pricila - 1.5Ha $110,000
Ref# 3-113
No Photo
Lot Piedra de Indio B15- 8413 m2 $110,000
Ref# 3-123
 Montezuma Real Estate - Delicias Ocean View Delicias Ocean View - 1.8 Ha - $120,000
The only low priced lot in the area with an ocean view. This has a fairly small buildable area up top, but enough for a good house and small garden. The rest is in a jungle ravine. The view can be expanded with some tree trimming.
Ref# 3-112
 Montezuma Real Estate -- Three Palms with ocean view Lot Tres palmeras - 1.5 Ha $120,000 Beautiful lot in Delicias with ocean views, hills, valleys, trees, river, etc.
Ref# 3-120
 Montezuma Real Estate - Costa Rica Mountain Retreat Mountain Retreat - 2 Ha - $130,000
This Montezuma bargain property has a great little house, horse stables, and plenty of land. It has a small waterfall nearby with a natural pool. Beautiful mountain and sunset views. It's located on the Pura Vida road, between Montezuma and Cobano.
Ref# 2-215
No Photo
Lot Hiper Frente A14+15- 1.1 Ha $130,000
Ref# 3-124
 Montezuma Real Estate -- Lot with River and Spring Lot El Naciente B12- 1.58 Ha $130,000 Beautiful lot with some limited ocean views. Lots of space, and bordering a small stream with water year around. This has a natural spring on it which has water all year. The property has many beautiful, large trees with a winding path between them going down to the river.
Ref# 3-121
 Montezuma Real Estate -- Lot with watertank Lot El Tanque- 7178 m2 $130,000 Flat grassy lot with panoramic ocean views, which may be partially blocked in the future as houses are built and trees grow in. Still, this is a great lot a good price, with cool breezes and will always have nice views. Currently it has a large cement watertank which the new owner can use.
Ref# 3-126
 Montezuma Real Estate - Ocean View above Los Cedros Montezuma Magic - 6258 m2 - $150,000 - SOLD
Panoramic Ocean View Lot above Playa Cedros, between Montezuma and Cabuya. One of the last great affordable ocean view lots in the area.
Sold - March 2006
No Photo
Lot El Preferido L74- 1.5 Ha $150,000
Ref# 3-131

St Teresa
 San Isidro - Santa Teresa - Mountain View Lot San Isidro Nature Lot - 5000 m2 $45,000
Beatiful mountain view lot on the San Isidro road... 7-8 minutes from Playa Carmen. Access by public road. Titled Land. This is the cheapest lot in the area, and a great deal.
Ref# 4-204
No Photo
Mountain View above Santa Teresa - 5000m2 $50,000
Beautiful mountaintop plantel with a lovely view of the mountains in back. A 7 min. drive to the center of Mal Pais / Playa Carmen. Water on property, no electricity. Access by public road. Titled Land.
Ref# 4-201
 Santa Teresa Real Estate Lot - Costa Rica
         

Santa Teresa Real Estate Lot- 3784 m2 - $75,000

This small but charming parcel has great potential for either a small residence in a quiet area of Santa Teresa or commercial opportunity by building cabinas with views. Close to the heart of Santa Teresa, you have access to municipal water and power and is within walking distance to one the most famous beaches in Costa Rica.

Ref# 8-52

No Photo
La Mariposa Lot - 3287 m2 $82,175
Ref# 8-42
 Santa Teresa Real Estate Commercial Building Commercial Shop - 50 m2 -$85,000
Two-story Commercial Building in Santa Teresa on the main road. 2 bathrooms.
Ref# 8-59
 Santa Teresa Surf Shack Santa Teresa Surf Shack $90,000
Walk to the Beach. This is not on the road, but one lot from it. The house is a run down shack, but with lots of covered area and a great surfing beach right in front. There's room to build more, or tear it down and build what you want.
Ref# 8-62
 Malpais Real Estate Lot Santa Teresa/Malpais Real Estate - $90,000 and up
Seven new lots are available behind Malpais. This is a new development at lower than market rates. Two new roads will link it to the beaches of Malpais and Santa Teresa in 10 minutes! It's also close to Cobano and Montezuma. Only $8/m2!
Ref# 4-205
 Santa Teresa Lot Budget Cabina/Hotel Lot - 896 m2 - $90,000
Located in a high density cabina area within a 5 min walk of the beach. Has a well and three levels.
Ref# 8-44
 Santa Teresa Lot
         

Santa Teresa Lot- 1369 m2 - $95,000

Small Property with no real ocean view above Playa Santa Teresa, but close to the beach.

Ref# 8-45

 Three Santa Teresa Lots 3 Santa Teresa Lots - $100,000 and up
Three titled lots very centrally located in Santa Teresa, within a quick walk of a great part of the beach. The three lots are:
  666m2 on the road for $120K
  630 m2 next to it for $100K
  1300 m2 in back for $129,400
Or buy all of it for $300K. This is an ideal spot for a cabina business, commercial center, or residential development. These lots are on the mountain side of the road.
Ref# 8-104
 Santa Teresa Real Estate Tico House
         

Casita Verde- 930 m2 - $100,000 - SOLD

This typical tico house has an A-frame with a simple floorplan on the ground floor with a sleeping loft upstairs. There is more room for construction on this property. Private well. Titled land. Great location. Quiet residential neighborhood and a 5 minute walk to the beach.

Sold Feb 06

No Photo Yet
Bosque de Playa Carmen Vistas Lots - 896 m2 - $101,500-$130,500
Santa Teresa Real Estate Special! Six brand new ocean view lots on the hills right above Playa Carmen, behind Buenos Aires Restaurant and Hotel. Escape from the heat, humidity, dust and noise, yet stay only a couple minutes drive down to the beach. 5000-6800 m2 each lot
Ref# 8-156 through 8-161
 Santa Teresa Real Estate Lot
         

Santa Teresa Lot- 2271 m2 - $115,000

Small Property with a peek-a-boo ocean view. Small building platform, but a quick drive to the beach. For Santa Teresa, this is IT for ocean view in this price range.

Ref# 8-47

No Photo
Santa Teresa Lot - 1294 m2 $129,400
Small lot sitting two lots back from the main road.
Ref# 8-104c
 Santa Teresa Lot
         

Santa Teresa Lot- 2576 m2 - $130,000

Small Property with a limited ocean view above Playa Santa Teresa.

Ref# 8-48

No Photo

Casa Mariposa - $140,000

This tropical vacation home has a spacious open floor plan. It features a high lofty ceiling, one bedroom, bathroom and an open kitchen/living room area. Its sits on a 824 m2 property with jungle and garden views. Mal Pais is a 5 minute drive away.

Ref# 4-202


Mal Pais
 Malpais Real Estate Lot Santa Teresa/Malpais Real Estate - $90,000 and up
Seven new lots are available behind Malpais. This is a new development at lower than market rates. Two new roads will link it to the beaches of Malpais and Santa Teresa in 10 minutes! It's also close to Cobano and Montezuma. Only $8/m2!
Ref# 4-205
No Photo
Small Lot - Great Views - 1005 m2 $130,000
A very small ocean view lot in Malpais. This is the last lot left out of four, and won't last long.
Ref# 7-5

Playa Hermosa
 Santa Teresa - Playa Hermosa - Ocean View Lot Vistas de Carmen Lot 1 - 1 Ha $60,000
This is a great deal!!! Small plantel with great ocean view on a long property bordering a public road. What else do you need? 10 min. drive to the beach of Playa Hermosa. This is so cheap because at the moment there's no obvious building plantel or access road, but a small one can be easily created. Electricity nearby, water on property. Titled land.
Ref# 6-78a
 Playa Hermosa View Lot Finca Vista - Mtn View Lot 10 - ~2000m2 $60,000
Small lot with mountain views, around 5-6 minutes up the road from the private school in Playa Hermosa. This is ideal for budget-challenged surfers who need to be close to the beach, yet want a cooler climate than that on the beach. Titled land.
Ref# 6-20
 Playa Hermosa Lot El Pequino Jardin - 2000m2 $65,000
Flat terrain with lots of fruit trees in a rural area and only a short drive to the beaches of Playa Hermosa or Manzanillo! The lot is located along the public road. Electricity nearby, public water supply to come. Titled Land.
Ref# 6-6
No Photo
Vistas de Carmen Lot 2 - 1 Ha - $150,000 - SOLD
Ocean view lot. 10 min. drive to the beach of Playa Hermosa, in the future connecting road which brings you in about 15 minutes to the cross roads of Mal Pais / Sta. Teresa. Electricity nearby, water on property. Titled land.
Sold Feb 06

Manzanillo


Cabuya

No Photo
Small lot with small house - 635 m2 - $25,000
Lot with house back from the main road.
Ref# 5-5
 Cabuya Costa Rica Garden House
         

Cabuya Garden House - $85,000

Cute Garden Cottage in Cabuya, Costa Rica, within an easy walk of the beach, and near the center of town.

Ref# 5-32

 Cabuya Village Lot Cabuya - 6000 m2 - $120,000
A great buildable lot near Cafe Coyote, within walking distance to the beach.
Ref# 5-25
 Manzanillo View Lot Rainsong Ocean View Lot - 1 Ha - $125,000
Ocean view lot which is a very short drive to the ocean. IDA, but due to be released very soon. Price may be somewhat negotiable.
Ref# 5-98
No Photo
Small lot with house - 1800 m2 - $140,000
Small Lot and house in Cabuya.
Ref# 5-202

Cobano and Vicinity

No Photo
3 Cobano Lots - $16,000 each- SOLD JAN 2006
Ref# 1-222-1,2,3

 Finca Las Cascades in Santa Fe 1

Finca Las Cascadas - 1ha - $ 35,000 - SOLD

This property is located in Santa Fe, in the mountains behind Cobano. It's not far from the gas station. River frontage, mountain views. This private area abounds with wildlife.
Sold Jan 06

No Photo
Cobano - $55,000
Commercial Building in Cobano.
Ref# 1-211
All the properties listed on this page are priced low enough that they are not only affordable, but a great investment. Property values in the area have been increasing from 20-100% per year for the past several years, and show no signs of slowing down.

Generally, a property's value is determined mostly by its size, proximity to the beach, views, and whether it has any value added through development, such as a house or cabinas.

Bargains can often be found when a property is underdeveloped, such as when it has poor access and thus the buyer needs to build a road to it. Or if it has no water or electricity. Most buyers don't want to bother with this, but a smart buyer will realize that he or she can easily have this done after the purchase, instantly increasing the value.

Other bargains can be found in places farther away from the center of the community, such as in Cabuya. While prices are relatively low in Cabuya at the moment, the area has many features that make smart investors realize that there is huge growth potential in real estate there, such as a new road connecting Cabuya with Mal Pais, a proposed new Marina, and the proximity to Cabo Blanco National Park.

At this point, there is almost no property within a 5 minute walk of the beach anywhere in the area for under $100,000 nor are there many ocean view properties in this range. The few that are left will all be sold soon, so if you find one you like, buy it now or you'll miss an opportunity to buy. Many people believe that this area of Costa Rica will eventually reach prices like in Hawaii, with simple ocean view or beach lots costing over a $1 million each. Act now or risk regretting your decision for the rest of your life.

Copyright 2005-6 by Tropisphere S.A. of Costa Rica All Rights Reserved
1