Lot/Land for Sale in Near Patarra, Sj, Costa Rica

Amazing Building Lot 1,24 Acres, Stunning Views, Waterfall

Owner financing: 8,000 US$ down payment, 120 monthly payments 227 US$


Name: Equis Ranch (Finca Equis)

Age of the ranch: More than 65 years
Developed: 2011

Land: 2,555 m2 (0.62 acres)

Altitude: 1,500m NN (4,900 ft.)
Taxes: ca. 70 US$ p.a.
Temps: 77°F day / 65°F night
View: panoramic view over whole Central (High) Valley, the volcanoes, San José and tropical landscape

Extras: Lush tropical vegetation, lot of fruit trees, immense variation of animals, own potable water from several streams (fantastic quality, lab tested), two nice creeks with cascades and waterfalls

Entrance with electric gate and access control, road (asphalt), bridge with patio and seating area (view to cascades): all brand new.

Electricity, Phone lines and internet (DSL) at the entrance.



This amazing 0.62 acres (0.25 hectares or 2,555 sqm) lot overlooks a small village, it is perfect for building a nice home. The immediate neighbors are Americans, Canadians and Germans.
It was originally a part of a larger finca from which we have splitted some properties, because the finca was simply too big for us.

The offered lot is the half of lot no. 5. It is titled and will be splitted into two co-properties (in Costa Rica called co-propiedades). They will then get a new register no. - instead of SJ-1395778-2010 (lot #5) --> SJ1395778-1-2010 (lot #5A) and SJ1395778-2-2010 (lot #5B).

Relevant restrictions in this area are:
- min. 15 meters construction distance to creek/s
- min. 3 meters construction distance to property borders
- max. three stories
- max. 70% construction - for example: 2,555 sqm lot -> max. 1,788 sqm construction (should be more than enough...)

No time limit for construction.

No HOA, security or community fees.

Do you like to see more pictures?
Yes, I can take more pictures but you will see only trees and bushes. The general view from every single lot is very similar (except #1, which is sold).
It will be a pity to cut trees and green only to take more pictures now. That should be the choice of the new owners.
But you can be assured, the view is excellent.
The inclination in average is exactly like our property where we live now, for your imagination: bartsch dot cd

The property lies in the mountains in the south of San José, completely surrounded by green areas and offers an amazing panoramic view of the entire High valley, San José and the volcanos in the background.

It is appropriately located at 4,500 ft. altitude and offers everlasting spring temperatures. Temperature varies from 77° F during the day, and at night about 65 °F. A cost-intensive air-conditioning system is therefore unneccesary. An interesting fact is that the property lies on the southern side of the high-valley, therefore you can enjoy the view of the distant volcanoes and not be bothered by them.
Electricity, water, phone and internet already exist in the property entrance, the entrance to the property was just completed with asphalt and an automatic gate. Phone-flatrates to the States and Europe are cheap incl. high speed internet (around 24 US$ per month).

Good to excellent cell phone coverage incl. 3G/UMTS/EDGE/HSDPA internet.


All properties with access to potable water, some with creeks, cascades and waterfalls. Water was lab-tested - excellent quality.

On the property there is tropical and semitropical vegetation, along with fruit plants such as bananas, mangos, papayas, water apples, limes, oranges, tangerines, coffee and macadamias. Ideal for self-caterers.

The branches of the trees partially bend from the color-splendid bromelias, many heliconias grow in the stream courses. Here you see gigantic gum trees, lianas, bamboo, orchids and many other tropical plants.


Small cypress wood, two creeks with drinking water (lab tested) and small cascades run in the property. You drive beside a small cascade when you pass the entrance of the property.

Beside and behind the property lie the mountains of the southern high valley and some big fincas. One can walk there for hours and for days, it is ideal for mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing and of course great nature observing. The distance from property to Pacific Ocean with its nice beaches is approx. 30 miles by a very nice graveled road, ideal for hiking, biking and riding. Of course, the fantastic landscape can be enjoyed also by car.

For the nature lover we have seen eagles, falcons, parakeets, hummingbirds, sloths, armadillos, coaties, hares and deer up to the rare, often hidden ocelots; you may observe countless other animals. Even the legendary quetzal lives here.


Distances in driving minutes:
- San José – approx. 15 minutes
- Escazu - approx. 25 minutes
- San Pedro and Curridabat - 20 minutes
- Famous schools and the two top clinics of Costa Rica – approx. 20 minutes
- International airport: approx. 45 minutes
- Shopping-Malls: approx. 10 minutes
- An mom-and-pop store is in the little village, only 300 meters away
- Dream beaches of the central Pacific: approx. 1.25 hours
- Dream beaches of the Caribbean: approx. 1.50 hours


The splitted properties of the Finca have all qualities mentioned above but differ in each case slightly in the size.

Owner financing available - contract period up to 10 years.


Property No. 1 - 5,000m2 - 1.24 acres - sold
Specifications: very nice but limited panoramic view

Property No. 2 - 5,091m2 - 1.26 acres - 57,250 US$
Specifications: very nice panoramic view, fruit trees, waterfall and cascades
Financing: 10,000 US$ down payment, 120 monthly payments 539 US$

Property No. 3 - 7,287m2 - 1.80 acres - sold
Specifications: panoramic view

Property No. 4 - 7,200m2 - 1.78 acres - sold
Besonderheiten: panoramic view

Property No. 5 - 5,111m2 - 1.26 acres - 55.800 US$
Specifications: excellent panoramic view, water
Financing: 16,000 US$ down payment, 120 monthly payments 454 US$

(Here offered: Half of property No. 5 (#5A) (in Costa Rica called "co-propiedad") - 2,555m2 - 0.62 acres - 27.900 USD
Specifications: excellent panoramic view, water
Financing: 8,000 US$ down payment, 120 monthly payments 227 US$


Property No. 6 - 5,210m2 - 1.29 acres – 55.800 USD
Specifications: excellent panoramic view, water
Financing: 16,000 US$ down payment, 120 monthly payments 454 US$


Here we offer co-property no. 5A
Please note: Monthly payments already incl. interest rate 6.8% p.a.


Please budget an extra 800 US $ (aprox.) for legal purchase costs. A part of the sale price could be financed by us (see above). The annual (yes, annual!) real estate tax moves with approx. 70 US $. All properties are free and clear and ready for constructing.

All of them have several semi-level and level parts for easy building.

If you would like to construct on your property, here is a information for your calculation. Count on building cost approx. 500 US$ per sq/m with medium construction quality, with 800 US$ / sq/m you're in the deluxe sphere. Costly and cost-intensive glazings, isolations and heating systems are not necessary here of course.

Although electricity, phone / internet and water exists, we personally and our three new neighbors (#1, #3 and #4) will install for our houses a hybrid system photovoltaik / mini hydro power which guarantees an autonomous energy supply. Besides: the solar radiation in Costa Rica is very high, so that a relatively small layout is enough.


We invite you to investigate further offerings, you will find out that the pricing of the property for the fantastic location is properly held at a serious and moderate level. Therefore, the prices are not further negociable.

For further information please contact us.