BREATHTAKING mountain views, a mystical rain
forest with thousands of plant and animal species, sunsets
illuminating the Pacific Ocean… imagine having all
this in your backyard. For
those looking to own a dream home, Manuel Antonio is hard
to beat.
Thanks to a recent building boom in the area and an active
real estate market, there are now more options than ever for
owning property in this town along Costa Rica’s Central
Pacific coast. Good appreciation of property values expected
in the coming years makes Manuel Antonio a lucrative area
in which to invest.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect house or condo,
an empty lot on which to build or an investment
property, real
estate specialists in the area are ready to guide you
through the process of making your dream a reality. Here are
a few of the experts and what they offer: Bienes Raíces
Portasol Portasol is a unique development project comprising
1,300 acres of land to be built in stages over the next 10
years.
Portasol uses the concept of “ecological
land development” to minimize impact on surrounding
forestland, said sales agent Manrique Salas. The houses’
roofs, for example, use a special type of non-reflective zinc
that does not distract birds in flight.
Located between Manuel Antonio and Ballena national parks,
Portasol offers three acre and five acre lots ranging from
$40,000-48,000 per acre. Each lot has either a mountain, river
basin, ocean
or rain forest view. Several different floor plans are
available for houses to be built on these lots, including
a four bedroom, two story model and a smaller two bedroom
house.
Portasol employs an interdisciplinary team of architects,
engineers, lawyers and business administrators to help you
through the process of buying and building. Additionally,
an advisory group of biologists, artists and economists is
on hand for consultation. Salas said now is a great time
for investors to become involved in Portasol.
The Manuel Antonio area is expected to experience a land
price value appreciation with the construction of the southern
coastal highway, scheduled to be completed in the next few
years.
Century 21 Century 21 specializes in development parcels
as well as house and condo sales. Its “full-service” team
of agents, builders and land planners will take you through
the process of buying land and building a home.
The company is involved in some of the most popular development
projects in the area, said realtor Kurt Hocker. El Salto
offers one to two acre estates with mountain views ranging
from $150,000-200,000.
La Reserva is another hot development property. Lots with
spectacular ocean and mountain views range from $225,000-275,000.
Century 21 also sells luxury houses all over Manuel Antonio.
The view determines the price ocean view houses range from
$650,000 to $1 million, non ocean view homes from $100,000-500,000.
Latitude 9 Latitude 9 sells houses, condos and development
parcels including farms, beachfront lots and commercial properties.
Prices vary dramatically depending on location.
Due to Manuel Antonio’s coveted views, real estate
gets more expensive the higher you climb in elevation, said
Latitude 9 owner Paul Lambert. Lots start at about $150,000,
and two bedroom condos can range from $550,000-750,000. Houses
cost anywhere from $250,000 to $3 million, depending on size
and location.
For those looking to build, Latitude 9 offers a team of
experts including brokers, investors, consultants, engineers,
architects, permit expeditors and land planners. Lambert
said buying real estate in Manuel Antonio is an excellent
investment because of the area’s popularity.
“Manuel Antonio is the number one visited area in
the country because of the national park,” Lambert
said. “Your investment will definitely appreciate.” One
of Latitude 9’s most unique development properties
is Tortuga Landing, a rain forest community nestled in a
cove with its own secluded beach. Preserved in its natural
state, the area is home to three types of monkeys, sloths
and parrots. Individual lots just under three-quarters of
an acre go for $450,000.
Manuel Antonio Estates Located around the first curve on
the road from Quepos to Manuel Antonio, this development
project is within walking distance of the town of Quepos
and all the restaurants, shops and services it has to offer.
Currently under construction, Manuel Antonio Estates will
include houses, apartments and condos. High end houses range
from $645,000-799,000, with two and three bedroom floor plans
available.
For those looking to build, Manuel Antonio Estates has one
acre lots ranging from $125,000-190,000 with either a mountain
or ocean view and paved road access. The property also has
its own biological reserve, including 30 hectares of private
tropical forest with hiking trails and an observation tower
providing hikers spectacular 360 degree views of the mountains
and ocean.
Manuel Antonio Estates’ own bilingual architect and
contractor work with clients throughout the building process,
and clients receive weekly reports on the construction process.
In addition to luxury houses, Manuel Antonio Estates will
also include two apartment buildings that can serve as vacation
properties or investments. The agency estimates that each
unit, with 700 square feet of living space and two bedrooms,
can be rented for $500 per month.
Pacífico Colonial Condominiums For those looking
for a top of the line condominium, Pacífico Colonial
is an excellent property to check out. The luxury units in
this four-floor building have elegant touches such as Brazilian
granite countertops, porcelain floor tile and vaulted ceilings.
Accented with a range of quality hardwoods, the spacious
units offer great ocean views. Two and three bedroom units
are available, as well as two luxury penthouse units. Condos
start at $775,000 and range from 2,200-3,900 square feet.
There is no lack of modern amenities in these condos, which
come equipped with high speed Internet, two phone lines,
Jacuzzi tubs and indoor garden terraces. Owning a unit in
here also entitles you to enjoy all the perks of the building,
such as the pool, saunas, sun deck and enclosed parking.
If you want more information about the best real estate
affordable, please contact Costa
Rica real estate and retirement properties or call toll
free 1 888 581 1786. |
