
Escazú · Riverside
Riverside Escazú — Unit 604B
Fully finished luxury condo in Riverside Escazú. $325,000 with 50% financing. Also available for rental at $2,000/month.
Costa Rica Real Estate Advisory · Direct Answer
Can foreigners buy property in Costa Rica? Yes—foreign buyers enjoy the same fee-simple ownership rights (finca filial and fee-simple titled land) as Costa Rican citizens, with no residency requirement. Closing costs typically average 3.5% to 4.5% of the registered purchase price, and annual municipal property taxes are 0.25%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Foreigners have the exact same constitutional ownership rights as Costa Rican citizens for fee-simple land and condominium units (fincas filiales) registered in the National Registry, with no residency requirement.
Closing costs typically range from 3.5% to 4.5% of the registered value (covering the 1.5% transfer tax, National Registry stamps, and notary/legal fees). Annual municipal property tax is 0.25% of the registered value.
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