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Sámara is a calmer Guanacaste beach town where buyers can compare houses and building lots. It is in Nicoya canton, like Nosara, on a bay about four kilometres long with gentle waves and an area of mangroves, a different setting from the surf towns further up the coast. Liberia airport (LIR) is about 105 km away, 2 to 2.25 hours by road.
Houses lead the current sale inventory, with land another important category. Compare their live asking-price ranges in the table below. The page header's median combines all property types, so it is not a house budget by itself.
Buyers considering land should budget for the whole build, not just the asking price of the lot. Condos and commercial listings form smaller and different markets, so check the priced sample before drawing a conclusion from a median.
The long-term rental market is thin in the listings. A buyer who needs rental income should ask a local manager for real numbers rather than treating a tiny sample as a dependable rent estimate.
What to check before buying in Sámara. For a lot, the water letter comes first; without one there is no building permit. Read why a missing water letter can stop a build. Confirm road access in the wet season. For anything near the beach, the Maritime Zone applies: public for the first 50 metres from the high-tide line, concession land from 50 to 200 metres, and a foreigner with under five years' residency cannot be granted a concession. Run the Registro Nacional check on the exact parcel and have your attorney reconcile the title record with the cadastral plan.
Sámara suits a buyer who wants a calm-water beach, a house or a building lot, and who accepts a quieter town and a longer drive from the airport than Tamarindo. A buyer who wants more long-term rental options can also compare Nosara's live rent inventory and ask a local manager about actual demand.
Contact us through any listing to set up viewings in Sámara.
Prices at a glance
Live asking prices for this page's area, as of November 9, 2026. The header median pools all property types; each row below covers one type.
| Type | Listings | Priced | Middle half (P25 to P75) | Median asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | 393 | 385 | $339,000 to $775,000 | $499,000 |
| Condo / apartment | 38 | 37 | $195,000 to $399,000 | $295,500 |
| Land | 224 | 222 | $139,250 to $365,000 | $214,500 |
| Commercial | 34 | 34 | $687,250 to $2,687,500 | $1,785,000 |
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House
Median $499,000
Middle half $339,000 to $775,000
393 listings, 385 priced
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Condo / apartment
Median $295,500
Middle half $195,000 to $399,000
38 listings, 37 priced
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Land
Median $214,500
Middle half $139,250 to $365,000
224 listings, 222 priced
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Commercial
Median $1,785,000
Middle half $687,250 to $2,687,500
34 listings, 34 priced
House median per built m²: $2,681 across 170 priced houses with a recorded built area.
Asking prices on Costa Rica Realtor, not closed sales. Medians and percentiles are withheld below 10 priced listings. As of November 9, 2026.
Costa Rica Realtor has 735 homes for sale in Sámara, Guanacaste, collected from agencies and portals across Costa Rica. Their median asking price is $400,000 ($2,617 per m2), updated November 2026.
By property type
House
$499,000
(385)Land
$214,500
(222)Other
$598,000
(45)Apartment
$295,500
(37)Commercial
$1,785,000
(34)
Median home price
$400,000
Median price / m²
$2,617
Listings here
735
What does property cost in Sámara, Guanacaste?
The median asking price in Sámara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica is $400,000 across 723 observed sale asking prices ($2,617/m²); the typical range runs $225,000 to $782,500.
Source: CostaRicaRealtor.com Price Index · Calculated November 9, 2026 · Asking prices; partial coverage
Houses: 393Lots / Land: 224Other: 46Apartments / Condos: 38Commercial: 34
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Buying property in Sámara, Guanacaste: common questions
For international buyers
How much does a house cost in Sámara?
The live Prices at a glance table on this page shows the current house median, middle half of asking prices and priced listing count. The all-property median in the header includes other types too.
How much is land in Sámara?
See the Land row in Prices at a glance for the current median, middle half and priced listing count. Before buying a lot, confirm title, access and a water letter with your attorney.
Can a foreigner buy property in Sámara?
Yes. Foreign buyers have the same ownership rights as Costa Rican citizens over titled (fee-simple) property, with no residency requirement. Beachfront inside the Maritime Zone is the exception.
How far is Sámara from the airport?
Liberia (LIR) is about 105 km, 2 to 2.25 hours by road.
What are the closing costs and taxes?
Budget roughly 3.5 to 4% of the price for closing (1.5% transfer tax, legal fees and stamps). Annual property tax is 0.25% of registered value, and homes whose construction value exceeds ₡143 million (about $270,000) for 2026 also pay the Solidarity tax on a sliding scale.
General information, not legal advice. Costa Rican property law and tax thresholds change — confirm specifics with a licensed Costa Rican attorney before buying.