Puriscal · San José · Costa Rica
Lot 215 at Altos de Antigua — 5,203 m² of forest and open meadow, framed by endless ridgelines and clean mountain air. Titled, ready to build, and waiting.
5,203 m²
Total Land Area
~1,050 m
Elevation
520 m²
Buildable Footprint
$48,000
USD · Net to Owner
The Opportunity
High in the hills above Puriscal — one of the safest, calmest corners of Costa Rica — Altos de Antigua is a private, well-established residential community where Canadian and American families have built quiet, beautiful lives. Lot 215 is one of its finest parcels: over half a hectare of meadow and protected forest — with a flat, buildable area, two road frontages, and uninterrupted views across the valley.
At roughly 1,050 meters above sea level the climate is mild and spring-like all year — fresh nights, clean air, and natural spring water. It is ready for a primary residence, a retirement home, or a long-term investment in a region that is steadily becoming a sought-after expat destination.
2
Road frontages
(111 m & 112 m)
30 min
to downtown
Puriscal
80 min
to Pacific
beaches
The Setting
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Room to dream
The lot pairs a generous flat area — ideal to build on — with a forest section that can be preserved for privacy and birdsong or partially leveled to expand usable space. Two frontages give exceptional access and design flexibility: 111 meters along the main road and 112 meters along a secondary access road (servidumbre).
5,202.87 m²
Total titled area (≈ 0.52 ha)
~520 m²
Max. buildable footprint*
Residential
Zoning · ready to build
111 m / 112 m
Dual road frontages
*Subject to municipal confirmation. Survey plan SJ-1268588-2008 on file and available on request.
The Location
Altos de Antigua sits in Alto La Palma de Puriscal, in the highlands of San José province. Mornings of mist over the mountains, afternoons within easy reach of waterfalls, national parks, and the Pacific coast.
A region prized for its waterfalls, rainforest reserves, birdlife and a growing, welcoming expat community — all reachable on a day out from the lot.
Services & Essentials
Everything is already in place to build comfortably — including fiber-speed internet and Starlink coverage for remote work.
Connected supply plus natural spring water in the area.
Grid power available at the lot.
Up to 200 Mbps, plus Starlink availability.
Regular municipal service.
Property taxes fully current — clean transfer.
Homeowners association ≈ USD $800/yr. Optional but recommended.
~1,000–1,100 m elevation. Mild days, fresh nights, clean air.
One of the safest, quietest regions in Costa Rica.
Buying with confidence
Yes, fully. Foreigners hold the same title rights as citizens. This is titled (fee-simple) highland property, not restricted maritime-zone concession land, so you own it outright.
No. You can purchase remotely via power of attorney; no residency is required to own land.
A notary-attorney (abogado-notario) drafts the transfer deed (escritura), registers it in the National Registry, and closing is typically handled through a registered escrow agent, standard for foreign buyers.
Roughly 4 to 6 percent of the price: 1.5 percent transfer tax, registry and documentary stamps, and notary/legal fees plus VAT on services. For this sale the buyer covers closing costs; the 48,000 USD is net to owner.
Yes. Survey plan SJ-1268588-2008 on file, property taxes current, legal records available for your attorney's due diligence.
At 48,000 USD (about 9 USD per square meter) the lot is priced below the developer's current asking for equivalent half-hectare lots in the community, a direct, no-markup sale.
This is a cash sale, priced accordingly. The developer's comparable lots list higher and carry financing terms; this lot is offered below that for a clean, fast close.
The Community
Altos de Antigua is home to high-quality residences and a strong, friendly presence of Canadian and American retirees. Manicured common areas, gardens and a quiet pace of life make it ideal as a primary residence, a retirement haven, or a long-term hold in an appreciating region.
Why Lot 215
Over half a hectare of titled land — flat building area plus protected forest — in a private, established community.
Puriscal is steadily emerging as an expat destination, with rising interest and limited premium inventory.
Ready to build today: residential zoning, all utilities, fiber internet and Starlink, taxes current.
Priced honestly at USD $48,000 net to owner — agents and agencies are welcome to add their commission.
Price & Inquiry
$48,000
USD
net to owner
Real estate agents and agencies are welcome — you may add your commission as desired. Survey plan, legal records and additional photos available on request.
Location
Altos de Antigua, Alto La Palma de Puriscal, San José, Costa Rica
Direct contact
Armando Borge
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