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Costa Rica Realtor has 65 homes for sale in Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, collected from agencies and portals across Costa Rica. Their median asking price is $123,000 ($1,280 per m2), updated November 2026.
By property type
Land
$89,618
(36)House
$130,022
(23)
Median home price
$123,000
Median price / m²
$1,280
Listings here
65
What does property cost in Peñas Blancas, Alajuela?
The median asking price in Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, Costa Rica is $123,000 across 65 observed sale asking prices ($1,280/m²); the typical range runs $63,909 to $198,338.
Source: CostaRicaRealtor.com Price Index · Calculated November 10, 2026 · Asking prices; partial coverage
Lots / Land: 36Houses: 23Apartments / Condos: 3Commercial: 2Other: 1
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Buying property in Peñas Blancas, Alajuela: common questions
For international buyers
Can foreigners buy property in Peñas Blancas, Alajuela?
Yes. In Peñas Blancas, 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 Peñas Blancas, Alajuela?
Asking prices in Peñas Blancas, Alajuela currently run from $63,909 to $198,338, with a median of $123,000 (about $1,280/m²). There are 65 homes listed for sale right now.
Do I need residency to buy in Peñas Blancas, 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 Peñas Blancas, 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 Peñas Blancas, 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 Peñas Blancas, Alajuela?
Right now, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela listings for sale are mostly lots / land (36). 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.