What House Can You Buy in Costa Rica for US$125,000

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2 жыл бұрын

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
Be sure to pick up a copy of our Free Real Estate Buying Guide here costaricalaw.com/crbooks/
If you have any questions please send us an email costaricalaw.com/contact/

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@puravida5683 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that.

@imxploring 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@rologemini1477 2 жыл бұрын

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 .

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and pointing out that Perez Zeledon is another great area that is very affordable as well

@elgary9074 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that information. You are right on with your comment.

@gracielynn9623 11 күн бұрын

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.

@CostaRicaLaw 2 күн бұрын

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.

@dirkswildworld 2 жыл бұрын

That was a beautiful house! Great. Thanks for sharing

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching

@michelinecousineau8497 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@iraweisberg6377 2 жыл бұрын

An academy award winning performance by Brooke. 👍

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah she is a natural at it ! Thanks for watching

@tgchism Жыл бұрын

Nice home that looks pretty comfortable and affordable! The barbwire on the wall may be a little telling though!

@XperiaVideosCR 9 ай бұрын

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.

@YourSixTech 11 ай бұрын

The barb wire on the fence is a nice touch.

@CostaRicaLaw 11 ай бұрын

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.

@frankbrokercr 2 жыл бұрын

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

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting and sharing those options as well.

@Bratwire 7 ай бұрын

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 ?

@niko_walks 2 жыл бұрын

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”

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. There were some weed wackers being used nearby so we picked up that noise.

@Charles-qt4hq 2 жыл бұрын

I also noticed the razor wire on the fence....

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Caveman007freelancer 2 жыл бұрын

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

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

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/

@jasonmclean4973 2 жыл бұрын

Concrete and bars on the windows 🤔

@rickwilkinson5235 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@rickwilkinson5235 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@scronx 2 жыл бұрын

Are skies often gray in Costa Rica? They were when I was there.

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@VAScott 2 жыл бұрын

Love Brookes authenticity. Would trust her as a agent.

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Brooke is one of those rare agents that cares more about the well being of her client then anything else.

@rb113 Ай бұрын

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.

@MM-by7xm 2 жыл бұрын

What could you get in Orosi for $125k?

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

You should be able to find good value in the Orosi valley as well.

@deannajones3895 Жыл бұрын

Why does the fence have razor wire on top if its a nice neighborhood?

@CostaRicaLaw Жыл бұрын

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.

@filminginc405 Жыл бұрын

Is that razor wire along the top of the fence???

@CostaRicaLaw Жыл бұрын

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.

@foreveryoung1144 2 жыл бұрын

very nice and how much you have to pay for security if you have to live the house alone for a week

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

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

@BibleSamurai Жыл бұрын

you have contacts in limon area or just central CR?

@CostaRicaLaw Жыл бұрын

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 ?

@BibleSamurai Жыл бұрын

@@CostaRicaLaw Sorry, Just saw this. Im looking at Puerto Viejo or the Chauita area specifically for now.

@michelefisher5171 2 жыл бұрын

Just curious. Why 125? 150 gives us residency.

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Just happened to be an actual closing that day and that was the price.

@wadehenderson7925 2 жыл бұрын

What does "150 gives us residency" mean exactly. Are you guaranteed residency somehow if you spend that much?

@stevecarlson9557 7 ай бұрын

Too often houses. Come with freeloaders & from what I saw and heard there was no getting rid of them.

@firestoneproduction5105 2 жыл бұрын

is there an ocean nearby?

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

The closest beach is going to be Playa Jaco about 1:45 minutes away.

@firestoneproduction5105 2 жыл бұрын

@@CostaRicaLaw 1 hour 45 min by car? Thanks for the response!

@stressrelievers4 Жыл бұрын

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

@CostaRicaLaw Жыл бұрын

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.

@milagroalmengor9110 5 ай бұрын

Tu puedes compra mejor casa en Panamera. Nueba .Panama no tiene tax de propedad

@user-pk7lf7ds3n 11 ай бұрын

What is Brooke's contact information?

@CostaRicaLaw 11 ай бұрын

Here is the contact info that Brooke provided to us: brooke@bishoprealtycostarica.com

@MasterKenfucius 2 жыл бұрын

What a noisy place! Is this right next to a metal fabrication shop or something? Lots of traffic too.

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting. It is always a good idea to scope out the surroundings and neighbors to ensure what is around you.

@normalizedaudio2481 2 жыл бұрын

FDDI at $50 month. USA never has that.

@sue310689 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tobagotom 6 ай бұрын

Why buy when rent is so cheap, and you can walk away anytime

@CostaRicaLaw 5 ай бұрын

Yes. That is also an option that many people prefer to do while they determine if the country is the right fit for them.

@elfuturomio 4 ай бұрын

Hard Pass

@victorcosta9590 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. You are correct looking at bank held foreclosure properties is another option.

@johngarbarzyk5549 7 ай бұрын

How do you find out about foreclosures in CR and Panama?

@huezola 6 ай бұрын

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.

@bobm3477 5 ай бұрын

@@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.

@patriot8087 5 ай бұрын

Love the razor wire on the fence this was probably a ex drug cartel home.

@CostaRicaLaw 4 ай бұрын

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.

@bernadettecoyne-ti2zx 2 ай бұрын

Lol ya No, no one wants to live there except a local. Foreigners NO

@rammalammadingdong1 2 жыл бұрын

lol she had razor wire on her wall

@CostaRicaLaw 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@rammalammadingdong1 2 жыл бұрын

@@CostaRicaLaw that is the nicest way to say it is dangerous lol

@demm581 10 ай бұрын

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

@rammalammadingdong1 10 ай бұрын

@@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.