What House Can You Buy in Costa Rica for US$125,000
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- In this video we head out to the town of Sarchi which is about 30-45 minutes from the International Airport of San Jose and we meet with Brooke Bishop who will show as property she recently sold for US$125,000.
It is possible to find affordable housing in Costa Rica if you search in the right places. The Central Valley offers great variety yet close enough to San Jose in case you need to be close to the city.
If you need assistance in located affordable property in Grecia, San Ramon. Naranjo or Sarchi in the Central Valley you can reach out to Brooke Bishop who lives in the area: brooke@bishoprealtycostarica.com website: bishoprealtycostarica.com 506-8311-5336
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Love the video , very accurate with the numbers on property tax , utility bill etc , like she said , once you get the house or owned a house maintenance and bill are very affordable . I paid about the in Perez Zeledon area . South Pacific area .
Thank you for your feedback and pointing out that Perez Zeledon is another great area that is very affordable as well
You can buy an average house, this is not Philipines or Sri Lanka where you can have all that you wish for coins, Costa Ricans have money as in the US, and they do consider the USA a cheap country for many states such as Florida. Their purchase power is also high so the cost of living is way too different than the other countries of the region also the quality of life is way higher than other countries in the region.
Thank you for sharing that information. You are right on with your comment.
I can attest to the craftsmanship and quality of the carpentry in Sarchi. Some of the best I have seen anywhere in the world. I live in Guanacaste, and often drive the long distance to Sarchi, just to purchase wood craftsmanship.
Thanks for sharing that.
Love all the wood! Looks to be a nicely and solidly constructed home! Block construction is the way to go. With the cost of materials today a resale home of this type is a much better deal. Of course there are lots of folks that have to have the design they want.... and they pay the price. Sarchi is the place to go for the best wood furniture and cabinets! Furnished our entire home with custom designed furniture from Sarchi... worth the time and travel!
Thanks for posting!
Thank you for commenting. Yes, Sarchi is worth the the time and travel to get real solid wood furniture that will last a long time.
IF YOUR LOOKING FOR VALUE FOR MONEY, PANAMA IS MUCH BETTER THAN COSTA RICA. THAT SAID U.S.$125,000.00. WILL BUY YOU A LOT MORE THAN JUST A SUBURBAN HOUSE. THE BANCO POPULAR HAS HUNDREDS OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE THEY OBTAINED FROM PEOPLE WHO COULD NOT PAY THERE PERSONAL LOANS OR MORTGAGES, AT A VERY GOOD PRICE. JUST LOOK THEM UP.
Thank you for your comment. You are correct looking at bank held foreclosure properties is another option.
How do you find out about foreclosures in CR and Panama?
hahaha Sure, I've been to Panama and it's not better than Costa Rica. The hole country is hot like hell and people are not as educated as Costa Ricans. Costa Ricans speak much better Spanish. In addition they don't have the beautiful mountains that Costa Rica has and the beaches in Panama are not as nice. I was in Panama with my family for a week and ready to leave quickly, not nice at all. I goit very upset seeing people walking on the streets and throwing the garbage where ever they felt like... so no.
@@huezola You are absolutely correct. Costa Rica educates it's people, provides healthcare, depends on tourism for a great deal of it's income and the beaches are shared by everyone. When you go to a beach on the weekend you see families there. That makes it very welcoming, The people are kind and polite. I saw an immediate difference when I crossed the border from Panama. What a wonderful country.
Can u buy houses and rent them out for expats coming to Costa Rica? would this be a good spot or do u suggest another town ?
I'm a son of a Puerto Rican father and a. American and Italian mother. I don't like the term gringo because it implies to me that I'm not Latino. I was married to a Dominican woman who could not understand why it was offensive to be called a gringo. Being from the United States should not make you a gringo. I fully understand the meaning of the word In Spanish. I'm 59 and I'm not going live in a country where I prove my myself by how well I speak español language.
Tu puedes compra mejor casa en Panamera. Nueba .Panama no tiene tax de propedad
Lol ya No, no one wants to live there except a local. Foreigners NO
Nice home that looks pretty comfortable and affordable! The barbwire on the wall may be a little telling though!
I guess some people are just too paranoid, my neighbor in front has that all over the place and her house looks ugly, she doesn't need it but it makes her feel safe I guess.
You can buy a beautiful condo 1 bed in the best hot spot of the capital city for that price. Or a 2 bed house 100m2 in Santa Ana or Curridabat. That if you want to live in the central city downtown.
Or you can buy too in Jaco and center Pacific Beaches a 2 bed condo great to use it as an Airbnb
Thank you for commenting and sharing those options as well.
Nice house - neighborhood seems noisy as hell. Also, thank you for saying exactly what internet speed one gets for a given price. Not just “high speed”
Thank you for watching and commenting. There were some weed wackers being used nearby so we picked up that noise.
I also noticed the razor wire on the fence....
Yes. I show whatever I see and the use of razor wire fencing or electric fencing is part of reality in Costa Rica with stand alone homes. The other option to avoid it is to live in gated compound with an HOA providing security services.
Love the razor wire on the fence this was probably a ex drug cartel home.
Ironically, the cartel homes are in the millions of dollars and in the most expensive neighborhoods with no razor wire since nobody will mess with them.
Too often houses. Come with freeloaders & from what I saw and heard there was no getting rid of them.
Why buy when rent is so cheap, and you can walk away anytime
Yes. That is also an option that many people prefer to do while they determine if the country is the right fit for them.
Hard Pass
Back in March, I purchased a home in the Santa Barbara Cantón of Heredia province. The home I purchased is approximately 1800 ft.² with a little over an acre of land, and the one in this video does not look nearly that size, and it also does not have a fence with razorwire around it. All of my neighbors, the closest one is a half mile away, own various types of agricultural farms or plantations. After all of the taxes and fees and everything that was involved, the total cost came to just under US$73,000. There might be more to the home and the property that comes with it than what is shown in the video but from that I would not pay $125,000 for that in Costa Rica since I’ve seen homes that looked a lot nicer, a lot bigger, And didn’t require protective fencing around them in areas of Costa Rica that I’ve been to. That would be an absolute steal in the US but not for similar price properties that I have personally seen in the rural parts away from the coast in Costa Rica.
Hi Thank you for watching the video and your comment and for sharing prices about your purchase. For those that dig deep there are certainly well priced opportunities in many different parts of the country.
Almost us price that’s a lot for looking at hills being a 2 world life. Was thinking 200,000 house you should have 10acers and a house
Yes, there are places in the US that will be cheaper then Costa Rica. There are also places in Costa Rica that are less expensive then others. I always recommend people bounce around to different areas to see if they like it or not and compare housing costs and cost of living.
That was a beautiful house! Great. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching
DON'T BUY NOTHING FROM THIS PEOPLE, THEY WILL RIP YOU OFF, YOU CAN GET THAT HOUSE FOR 75,%,LESS
where do you recommend to search for houses and get the real price?
The barb wire on the fence is a nice touch.
Thanks for watching. Yes, we have received many comments about the barb wire on the fence. Just pointing realities that those considering purchasing in Costa Rica need to consider in their decision making process.
Just curious. Why 125? 150 gives us residency.
Just happened to be an actual closing that day and that was the price.
What does "150 gives us residency" mean exactly. Are you guaranteed residency somehow if you spend that much?
An academy award winning performance by Brooke. 👍
Yeah she is a natural at it ! Thanks for watching
Looking forward to visit again Costa Rica . I need a recent info about getting permanent residency in Costa Rica as a retired american. Any recommendations ? Pura Vida
For residency information please visit my blog. Here is the link to the residency article. costaricalaw.com/costa-rica-legal-topics/immigration-and-residency/how-to-apply-for-residency-in-costa-rica-a-step-by-step-guide/ I also have a free immigration guide you can download here: costaricalaw.com/crbooks/
What a noisy place! Is this right next to a metal fabrication shop or something? Lots of traffic too.
Thank you for commenting. It is always a good idea to scope out the surroundings and neighbors to ensure what is around you.
Concrete and bars on the windows 🤔
Why does the fence have razor wire on top if its a nice neighborhood?
In Costa Rica in general if you want to live in a stand alone neighborhood you will need to secure your perimeter. It is common here to use either electric fence or razor wire on the top. This is in exclusive and safe neighborhoods as well since it is a deterrent. I prefer to see electric fence rather than razor wire. If you don't want to deal with that then your best option is to live in a gated community that provides security for you.
you have contacts in limon area or just central CR?
Hi Jean. I know the owners of Casas del Caribe Rentals in Puerto Viejo, Limon www.casasdelcaribe.com/us/about-us/ They have been in the area for many years. What specific areas on the province of Limon are you looking at ?
@@CostaRicaLaw Sorry, Just saw this. Im looking at Puerto Viejo or the Chauita area specifically for now.
Are skies often gray in Costa Rica? They were when I was there.
It depends on the area of the country and the time of year. Our summer runs from November to May which is when you will se the most sunshine. During the rainy season there will be clouds and gray skies in some areas.
What is Brooke's contact information?
Here is the contact info that Brooke provided to us: brooke@bishoprealtycostarica.com
Is that razor wire along the top of the fence???
Yes it is. If you want to avoid that then focus on properties located inside gated communities. Those are available even at these price ranges in many areas of the central valley.
Thanks, Roger! Always nice to get some perspective from the Central Valley region. Curious, though, as to the number of square feet, number of bedrooms and baths, etc. is there off-street parking (garage?) at this price range. Hmm, street signs…is this an expat neighborhood?
Rick thank you for watching. The house is 1,200 sq.ft. 2 bedroom and 2 full baths. It does have its own off street parking area. The neighborhood is mixed mostly locals with some expats in the area.
@@CostaRicaLaw thank you, ROGER, for taking the time to reply. And thank you to Brooke for showing the property. The central valley would definitely be my choice for a home in Costa Rica.
What could you get in Orosi for $125k?
You should be able to find good value in the Orosi valley as well.
FDDI at $50 month. USA never has that.
It all depends on how many people live there or electronics/appliances/AC, but one person working outside of the house can be paying $18 at month for electricity and $7 for water or even less in both
Thanks
Love Brookes authenticity. Would trust her as a agent.
Brooke is one of those rare agents that cares more about the well being of her client then anything else.
is there an ocean nearby?
The closest beach is going to be Playa Jaco about 1:45 minutes away.
@@CostaRicaLaw 1 hour 45 min by car? Thanks for the response!
very nice and how much you have to pay for security if you have to live the house alone for a week
That varies depending on the person you leave in charge and their expertise. A maid makes around $500 a month and a guard $600 to $700 per month at least in San Jose central valley area. Professional armed guard of course will be much more expensive but generally you don't have to go to that extreme
lol she had razor wire on her wall
It is very common to use electrical fencing, razor wire and metal bars on windows in stand alone homes. In Costa Rica and many places of Latin America you will need to take personal responsibility for your own security and not rely on underfunded police services. The alternative is to live in a gated condominium development where all security services are provided as part of your HOA fee.
@@CostaRicaLaw that is the nicest way to say it is dangerous lol
Well to be honest I used to live in USA and there someone broke in to my place twice and stole money, passport and social security card from my room then someone stole my atv from my truck and that happened in two different neighborhoods in Pennsylvania . On the other hand I have spent most of my life in Costa Rica owning 3 beautiful properties and never had people breaking in, so please stop making stupid comments if you can even leave your property to go to work back in the states because you might find it empty
@@demm581 sorry turd, but you can not say you live in a nice place and have it look like a maximum security prison ....... so no, i made a smart comment.