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Costa Rica Realtor has 44 homes for sale in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela, collected from agencies and portals across Costa Rica. Their median asking price is $204,866 ($944 per m2), updated November 2026.
By property type
House
$159,773
(20)Land
$204,867
(18)
Median home price
$204,867
Median price / m²
$944
Listings here
44
What does property cost in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela?
The median asking price in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela, Costa Rica is $204,867 across 40 observed sale asking prices ($944/m²); the typical range runs $102,042 to $466,814.
Source: CostaRicaRealtor.com Price Index · Calculated November 10, 2026 · Asking prices; partial coverage
Houses: 20Lots / Land: 19Commercial: 4Apartments / Condos: 1
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Buying property in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela: common questions
For international buyers
Can foreigners buy property in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela?
Yes. In Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela, foreign buyers have the same ownership rights as Costa Rican citizens over titled (fee-simple) property — you can own it outright in your own name, with no residency requirement. The one exception is beachfront inside the Maritime Zone.
How much does it cost to buy in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela?
Asking prices in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela currently run from $102,042 to $466,813, with a median of $204,866 (about $944/m²). There are 44 homes listed for sale right now.
Do I need residency to buy in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela?
No. You can buy titled property without any residency or citizenship. An investment of $150,000 or more in property (a threshold temporarily reduced from $200,000) can, in fact, qualify you to apply for temporary residency as an investor.
What taxes will I pay owning property in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela?
A one-time 1.5% transfer tax at purchase, charged on the higher of the sale price and the registered fiscal value; then an annual property tax of 0.25% of registered value. Homes whose construction value exceeds the yearly luxury-home threshold (₡143 million for 2026, about $270,000) also pay the annual Solidarity — "luxury home" — tax on a sliding scale.
Should I hold title personally or through a company?
Both are common. Many buyers hold property in a Costa Rican corporation (S.A. or S.R.L.) for estate-planning and liability reasons; others hold it personally. A local attorney can advise which fits your situation.
What does the buying process look like in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela?
A licensed notary (who in Costa Rica must be an attorney) handles the transfer and registers it with the Registro Nacional. Budget roughly 3.5–4% of the price for closing costs (transfer tax, legal fees and stamps). Buyers commonly use an escrow service — verify its SUGEF registration, which is anti-money-laundering oversight, not a guarantee of the funds.
What kinds of property are for sale in Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela?
Right now, Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela listings for sale are mostly houses (20). Use the type filter to see only houses, apartments, lots or commercial units.
General information, not legal advice. Costa Rican property law and tax thresholds change — confirm specifics with a licensed Costa Rican attorney before buying.