Properties in San José
Capital City
In the central part of the country lays Costa Rica’s capital city San José. Being the heart of all political, cultural, and economical activities makes all modern commodities such as telephone, internet, and public broadcasting as well as transportation services of all kind (bus, train, and taxi) available to the residents of this dynamic city. Adaptable to visitors and to most budgets, San José has the adventures and the endless beauty; it is no wonder more expats are finding their retirement home here.
Real Estate Investors
San José has the highest foreign direct investment per capita in Central and Latin America. In 2013 alone the investments into real estate went up by 43%. With the City’s high education level the steady stream of multinational corporations coming to Costa Rica is programed especially since the free trade zones offer so many perks. Naturally with more expats coming to Costa Rica the demand for luxury homes and condominiums is growing continuously.
Candid & Rich Heritage
The city of San José, or Chepe, as the city is referred to by locals, headquarters the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. No matter where you go you will meet people who are open-minded and well educated, loving to learn, share and give; visitors fell right at home. Experience for yourself the Museums, parks, and the many cafés and restaurants San José has to offer. Walk around freely with all kinds of excitement around the corner.
Quick access to airport
Juan Santamaría International Airport gives you access to all International flights and is located only 20km outside San José City. It offers a high level of quality with their services and has been awarded for it in 2011. This is good news for professionals who travel a lot and cannot afford to travel to far distances to catch a flight.
275 properties available
Hotel Dunn Inn : A Historic Masterpiece
- Price
- $1,850,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- Hotel/Resort/Hostel
- Beds/Baths
- 28/29
- Beds
- 28
- Baths
- 29
- Location
- Amón, Carmen, San José, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,636.23 m² (17,612.16 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 3,000.00 m² (32,291.60 sq ft)
An extraordinary urban acquisition awaits in the soul of San José’s most storied historic district. Housed within a beautifully restored 1929 landmark mansion, the Hotel Dunn Inn seamlessly pairs timeless architectural elegance with massive, modern redevelopment potential. Refurbished to high standards in 2022, this operational estate stands out as a high-yield asset for visionaries, hospitality magnates, and urban developers alike. Property Overview: • Accommodations: 28 beautifully curated guest rooms • Bathrooms: 29 full bathrooms • Land Footprint: 1,634 m² (comprising 5 consolidated urban lots) • Current Structure: Charming 2-story historic main building • Zoning Advantage: Mixed-Use Residential Commercial (ZMRC) Unmatched Investment & Development Features: • Vertical Growth Potential • The property boasts substantial unused air and development rights. Backed by a generous 2.50 construction coefficient, a developer can expand the site into a mid-rise 7-story urban tower yielding up to 10,437 m² of premium buildable space. This makes it an ideal canvas for high-density boutique studio apartments or multi-use commercial spaces serving San José's growing workforce. • The Coveted Casino License • A truly rare and powerful asset included with this sale is a fully active casino license. In today’s regulatory climate, securing a new license of this nature in Costa Rica is nearly impossible. A hotel-and-casino concept positions an investor to drastically amplify immediate operational cash flow. • Restaurant, Bar & Street Frontage • The building layout features an integrated tropical bar and restaurant boasting prominent street corner exposure. Capitalizing on both internal hotel guests and the high-volume foot traffic of trendy Barrio Amón, the hospitality spaces offer excellent scope for a reimagined culinary destination. • Guaranteed Downtown Parking • While central downtown real estate routinely struggles with vehicle logistics, this package includes a dedicated connecting parking lot structured on one of the integrated rear parcels—ensuring seamless arrivals for guests and patrons. Premium Interior & Exterior Assets • Interior Craftsmanship: Soaring high ceilings, rich natural wood millwork, and expansive great room floorplans. • Modern Amenities: Full air conditioning, ceiling fans, private en-suite bathrooms, and an elegant business center. • Outdoor Spaces: Picturesque gazebo area, lush nearby public parks, and panoramic urban vistas. The Location: Barrio Amón • Set in the culturally rich heart of San José, the property is highly walkable and sits just moments away from the National Theater, historic plazas, renowned museums, and artisanal galleries. Its strategic highway connectivity distributes transit effortlessly to the western suburbs, Heredia, and Juan Santamaría International Airport. • Offered at well below replacement cost, this turn-key operation offers a perfect equilibrium of immediate operational revenue and long-term land-value appreciation. Please contact us for more photos and information.
House for Sale with Commercial Zoning Barrio Bolívar Parque Las Animas San José
- Price
- $500,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 6/5
- Beds
- 6
- Baths
- 5
- Location
- Hospital, San José, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.69 ha (1.69 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 4.32 ha (10.68 acre)
Located in an urban area with excellent connectivity, just 5 minutes from Clínica Moreno, La Sabana, the new Courthouse, and Chinatown, with quick access to the capital’s main roads, public transportation, educational centers, hospitals, shops, and a wide range of services. The property has commercial zoning and an existing high-quality structure that requires remodeling, mainly the renovation of the electrical wiring and replacement of the roof. Due to its characteristics, location, and dimensions, it offers significant potential for investors, developers, or companies looking to adapt the existing infrastructure for offices, medical offices, apartments, commercial use, or a mixed-use project. Main house layout: foyer, spacious living room, dining room, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, TV room, and laundry area. Additionally, the property has a second house, distributed as follows: foyer, living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, and laundry area. The existing construction allows for much of the current infrastructure to be utilized through remodeling. In addition, there is the possibility of expanding the project with one or two additional floors using lightweight construction, subject to the corresponding regulations and permits. A property with great potential to be transformed and adapted according to the needs of a residential, commercial, or investment project. Lot: 685.71 sq m Construction: 432.19 sq m Sale price: US$500,000
House for sale with garden in Brasil de Santa Ana Costa Rica
- Price
- $291,048
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Brasil, Brasil, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 300.00 m² (3,229.16 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 258.40 m² (2,781.38 sq ft)
Located just 5 minutes from Route 27, in a good neighborhood with easy access to the beach. The house features concrete walls, wooden doors, arches, and architectural details that create a very cozy atmosphere. The kitchen is made of solid wood. First floor: foyer with vaulted ceiling, living room, dining room, terrace with garden, and a spacious kitchen integrated with a breakfast area and access to the terrace. Primary bedroom with access to the terrace, walk-in closet, and private bathroom. Second and third bedrooms with beautiful views, both sharing a full bathroom. Additionally, it features a full guest bathroom, office, laundry area, and garage for 2 vehicles, with the possibility of parking a third vehicle using part of the front garden. Second floor: spacious bedroom and half bathroom. Lot: 300 sq m Construction: 258.40 sq m Sale price: $291,048
Apartment For Sale in San Rafael
- Price
- $350,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 28
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- San Rafael, Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 217.00 m² (2,335.76 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 217.00 m² (2,335.76 sq ft)
This apartment with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is located in San Rafael, San José Costa Rica, in the county of Escazú. This property with city and mountain views is situated in the rain forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this apartment is 217,00 square meter (2.335,76 square feet), and it has a living space of 217,00 square meter (2.335,76 square feet). The property also features a community pool.
Apartment For Sale in Guachipelín
- Price
- $430,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 29
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Guachipelín, San Rafael, Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Wooded View, River View
- Total Lot Size
- 170.00 m² (1,829.86 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 140.00 m² (1,506.94 sq ft)
This apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is located in Guachipelín, San José Costa Rica, in the county of Escazú. This property with wooded and river views is situated in the rain forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this apartment is 170,00 square meter (1.829,86 square feet), and it has a living space of 140,00 square meter (1.506,94 square feet). This apartment has air conditioning through multiple wall units. This property includes an oven, a washing machine, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, a dryer and a hotplate. The property also features a community pool and a wading pool.
Parking Lot for Sale San José Courthouse Costa Rica
- Price
- $505,545
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- Beds/Baths
- -/1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- San José, Catedral, San José, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View
- Total Lot Size
- 488.15 m² (5,254.38 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 488.15 m² (5,254.38 sq ft)
This parking lot is located in a high-traffic area, very close to the Courthouse, in the Catedral district. It features 18 parking spaces and is conveniently located near the train station and Barrio Chino. Size: 488.15 sq m Construction: 12 meters On front public road: 12.25 meters Sale Price: ₡230,000,000 (approximately $505,545)
Apartment For Sale in Rohrmoser
- Price
- $380,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 26
- Property Type
- Apartment
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Rohrmoser, Pavas, San José, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- City View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 111.80 m² (1,203.40 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 111.80 m² (1,203.40 sq ft)
This apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is located in Rohrmoser, San José Costa Rica, in the county of San José. This property with city and mountain views is situated in the rain forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this apartment is 111,80 square meter (1.203,40 square feet), and it has a living space of 111,80 square meter (1.203,40 square feet). This apartment has air conditioning through multiple wall units. This property includes a stove hood, an oven, a washing machine, a dishwasher, a microwave, a refrigerator, a grill, a dryer, a garbage disposal and a hotplate. The property also features a community pool and a heated pool and a jacuzzi.
HOLOS Community Modern 2-Bedroom Mountain Home with Diamante Waterfall Views
- Price
- $349,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 35
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Tinamastes, Barú, Pérez Zeledón, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Valley View, Wooded View, Other
- Total Lot Size
- 1,632.00 m² (17,566.63 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 238.00 m² (2,561.80 sq ft)
Located just outside the renowned HOLOS community near Tinamaste, this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a unique combination of quality construction, privacy, nature, and excellent rental potential.
House For Sale in Piedades
- Price
- $450,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 27
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Piedades, Piedades, Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 654.44 m² (7,044.31 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 322.14 m² (3,467.47 sq ft)
This house with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms is located in Piedades, San José Costa Rica, in the county of Santa Ana. This property with greenbelt view is situated in the rain forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 654,44 square meter (7.044,31 square feet), and it has a living space of 322,14 square meter (3.467,47 square feet). This house has air conditioning through multiple wall units. This property includes a dishwasher and a hotplate. The property also features a community pool and a wading pool.
Casa Pinares: Rare 0.30-Acre Sprawling Garden Estate in Pinares, Curridabat | 1,241 m² Lot with Mature Trees, Protected Forest Views & 5,380 Sq. Ft. Build
- Price
- $550,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 50
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Pinares, Curridabat, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,241.00 m² (13,357.96 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 450.00 m² (4,843.74 sq ft)
Own an extraordinary green sanctuary featuring a massive private park in Eastern San José’s most coveted luxury neighborhood. Spanning 500 m² (~5,380 Sq. Ft.) of solid, high-ceiling construction, this executive estate's true crowning jewel is its sprawling 1,241 m² (~0.30-acre) fully fenced lot with a massive 27-meter (88 ft) street frontage. Showcasing expansive green lawns and magnificent mature trees right inside the grounds, this Pinares de Curridabat trophy property backs directly onto a protected river reserve, offering an unmatched botanical lifestyle with zero rear neighbors. FAST FACTS • Price: USD $550.000. • Lot Size (Key Value Asset): 1,241 m² (~0.30 Acres / ~13,358 Sq. Ft.) featuring sprawling flat green lawns, mature shade trees, and 27m frontage. • Build Size: 500 m² (~5,380 Sq. Ft.) of solid architectural craftsmanship. • First-Floor Flex Space: Massive 90 m² (~968 Sq. Ft.) room positioned directly behind the covered garage (perfect for a home gym, game room, private office, or guest suite). • Bedrooms: 4 Upstairs Bedrooms + Main-floor executive office + Full maid’s quarters. • Bathrooms: 3.5 Bathrooms total. • Social space: It has an internal bar area that connects to a large covered outdoor terrace overlooking the patio, ideal for meetings and activities with family and friends. • Parking: 3-Car covered garage + multi-car private driveway. • Hardwood Accents: Premium solid Almond and Cedar hardwoods, high ceilings, and expansive glass windows. • Unrivaled Privacy: Backs directly onto a protected river reserve for permanent, unobstructed forest vistas.