Rico Realty
Our team at Rico Realty has a combined 50-years of experience in the real estate business at Lake Arenal. Founded in 1995, we were the first real estate company in the area: specializing in mountain and Lake Arenal properties. We’ve lived here fulltime for over 20 years. Jim, Rene and Elisabeth take pride in exceeding the expectations of their customers. We strive to provide you with unparalleled service.
Whether considering an investment property, buying a vacation home, or contemplating a move to Costa Rica, the Rico Realty team will serve as your insightful advisors and advocates. We’ll help you make the right and safe real estate decisions to ensure a positive transition to Costa Rica and a Pura Vida experience. Because we’re selling dreams and lifestyles…not just properties!
Tranquility-Security-all The Comforts: Bali Style Home With Lake Arenal Views-SUPERB VALUE
- Price
- $125,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Puerto San Luis, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 384.36 m² (4,137.20 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
Cozy 2 bedrooms, one bath Bali Style Bungalow with loft for an office offers all the amenities for a full-time residence or vacation rental investment if one is not ready to retire at this time. Walk to the water and also within walking distance to several very good restaurants in the area as well as public transportation To the Municipal Hub of the Lake Arenal area, Tilaran only 4 miles from this location. Gated community for security, quiet surroundings, high-speed internet.
Mountain Villa For Sale in Aguacate
- Price
- $329,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- Villa
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 501.08 m² (5,393.56 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 235.00 m² (2,529.51 sq ft)
Esta villa con 3 dormitorios y 3 baños se ubica en Aguacate, Guanacaste Costa Rica, en el cantón de Tilarán. La propiedad en las montañas disfruta de hermosa vista al lago, y esta situada en el bosque de altura de Costa Rica. La propiedad cuenta con un lote de 501,08 metros cuadrados (5.393,56 pies cuadrados), y un área interior de 235,00 metros cuadrados (2.529,51 pies cuadrados). Esta villa tiene aire acondicionado de unidades multiples y separadas. Esta villa incluye mobiliario. La propiedad también cuenta con una piscina comunitaria y una piscina infinita.
Villa Lot with Spectacular Lake Arenal Views - Tranquil Setting With Extras
- Price
- $59,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 5
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 626.78 m² (6,746.58 sq ft)
A lot in an up and coming development in the Aguacate area of Lake Arenal with stunning unobstructed views and quiet setting to build a villa. Only 2 lots left of a 5 lot sector in a gated community. Lots of forested areas with an abundance of wildlife. Great area for walking and there is a marina to moor your boat!
Lake View Serenity: Home & Guest House on 1.5 acres
- Price
- $290,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 19
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/4
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.61 ha (1.51 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 244.00 m² (2,626.38 sq ft)
Owners have thought of every possible scenario that comes with living here in Costa Rica such as reserve water tanks, on demand hot water system, fenced property, a separate fenced area for dogs, pet doors on both sides of the house, fireplace, forested area, fruit trees, flowering gardens, etc. Truly a beautiful setting, 2 minutes from town yet feel like you are in your own world. Sitting atop the town of Tronadora with amazing views of Lake Arenal the main house, 1,894 sq. ft. is 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, office, open concept living/dining area, glassed/screened patio. The master bedroom has a huge walk in closet. Guest bedroom also has a spacious closet. Large 2 car garage for cars and shop. The guest house, 735 sq. ft. also 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, solar power, on demand hot water, used for vacation rentals, family, and friends. Tastefully designed and decorated and has the same amazing views as the main house.
TRUE PARADISE: SPANISH STYLE HOME WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS
- Price
- $299,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,767.04 m² (29,784.05 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 165.00 m² (1,776.04 sq ft)
Meticulously maintained 2 bedrooms 2-1/2 bath and 1 car garage with work area.The property is beautifully landscaped and manicured to attract birds and butterflies with the most incredible lake view one could imagine. The house features a swimming pool and a working fireplace for those coolish evenings here at the lake and also has central air conditioning. Large covered patio with tropical plants and exotic birds. This is truly the perfect home with privacy and located in one of the most prestigious communities in the lake region. Property is being sold TURNKEY.
Nature At Your Doorstep: Nature-Views-Water-The Full Pura Vida Experience
- Price
- $299,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Riverfront
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View, River View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.03 ha (5.02 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 154.00 m² (1,657.64 sq ft)
Rolling hills with scattered mature trees; lake view from high point of property; municipal water; underground electrical; septic tank • Bordered on two sides by streams (easy access to both) with natural pond in middle of property attracting abundant wildlife: herons, egrets, turtles, frogs and woodland birds, • Private, tranquil, secure setting with only the sounds of running water, frogs, birds and insects; no neighbors in sight or sound; yet extremely close to town – only 5 min drive • Remote controlled sliding wrought iron gate with slate covered pillars at road • Fully landscaped property, with grassed walking trails through natural areas and around pond; great for strolls and wildlife-watching • Property has fruiting macadamia, banana, mandarin orange, sweet orange, lime and clove trees. Description of House: • Two story concrete house, front and back covered porch areas, two car carport, attached storage shed and bodega. Total floor area plus outside roofed areas 291.4 sq.m (3,140 sq.ft.) • Eight camera video security system with indoor/outdoor coverage and night vision • Main floor has open plan kitchen/dining /living room with window seat in dining and fireplace in living room, master bedroom with built in double closet,en-suite bath with dual rectangular under-mount sinks and marble counter-top and laundry; tropical almond wood ceiling beams throughout main floor. • Second floor has large open plan studio/hobby room, and guest bedroom with two queen beds and en-suite bath, dormer-style side windows on south and north sides; large picture window overlooking pond to east • Beautifully furnished and full equipped. • Gorgeous wood stair case of Teak and Granadillo hardwoods leads to 2nd floor. • Doors in house have custom carved tropical images of birds, tropical leaves and bamboo • Locking storage area off of Studio/Hobby room This rare, beautiful, private and tranquil property is close to town but with nature at your doorstep!
Lakefront House For Sale in Arenal
- Price
- $439,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.42 ha (5.98 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
Esta casa con 3 dormitorios y 2 baños se ubica en Arenal, Guanacaste Costa Rica, en el cantón de Tilarán. La propiedad frente al lago disfruta de hermosa vista al jardín y al lago, y esta situada en el bosque de altura de Costa Rica. La propiedad cuenta con un lote de 2,42 hectare (5,98 acre), y un área interior de 120,00 metros cuadrados (1.291,66 pies cuadrados). Esta casa incluye mobiliario. La propiedad también cuenta con an in-ground pool.
SAMARA VACATION HOME OR POTENTIAL B&B: Large home and pool at walking distance to beach
- Price
- $209,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Playa Sámara, Sámara, Nicoya, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View, Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,726.95 m² (29,352.53 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 150.00 m² (1,614.58 sq ft)
On almost 3/4 of an acre, this beautiful home offers 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (2 are en-suite), 1 Office, 1 Open concept Living-Dining room and open Kitchen. Several bonus- and storage rooms.One of the bedrooms with bath is on the upper floor with access to a large balcony with transparent roof for additional light. The balcony can be used as an additional bedroom. The house has a large front porch with security bars and a brand new sliding gate with security lock. The house comes with all appliances, fully furnished and move in ready. All furniture is high quality and made of tropical hardwood. The potable water comes from a private well on the property, with a new pump. The well provides water all year around. All of the windows have beautifully designed metal bars and bug screens. Large sliding glass doors divide the living room to the front porch. There is one additional door with bug screen. All floors are covered with imported ceramic tile, all ceilings are made of tropical hardwood. Electrical outlets with 110 V and 220 V. Closed carport with direct entrance into the house. The covered pool has a measurement of approx. 18 x 9 ft. / 4 ft. deep. The property is completely fenced (fence almost 7 ft high) and beautifully landscaped with a large variety of tropical plants and fruit trees (Bananas, Star fruit, Lemons, Mangos ….. ) The walkways are covered with gravel The property includes a small casita with bedroom, bath and small kitchen, suitable for a caretaker. This casita needs some TLC in order to make it suitable as a guest house. Many beautiful beaches are close by and accessible via public road. Playa Buena Vista (2km), Playa Barrigona (3km), Playa Samara (6km), Playa Carillo (14km), etc. The nearest small grocery store is at walking distance. Samara would be the nearest larger town with supermarkets, banks, restaurants, churches, schools, medical services, veterinarian clinic, and many more amenities.
ONE OF A KIND: UNIQUELY SITUATED 4.9 TROPICAL ACREAGE
- Price
- $1,400,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- Villa
- Beds/Baths
- 7/7
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 7
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Lakefront
- View Type
- Garden View, Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.00 ha (4.94 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 646.00 m² (6,953.46 sq ft)
2 Side by side villas with adjoining natural stone breezeway between. 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths. Each villa has first-floor bedroom.Exercise/Mediation Studio (7th bedroom). Open spacious floor plans. Highly customized kitchens. 2 car garage. Expansive lake view terraces. Exterior tool storage building. 4 outdoor water features to include Koi, fountain, turtle and frog ponds, garden paths with exotic trees, fruit trees, and flowers that lead to the lake. Covered yoga platform surrounded by jungle. Lots of animal activity! Internet, satellite TV, and phone lines installed and both villas wired for surround sound.
Pride Of Ownership: Well Built, Low Maintenance Lake View Home
- Price
- $189,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 8
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,761.49 m² (18,960.45 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 121.00 m² (1,302.43 sq ft)
This Spanish style home is reasonably priced for the first time investor here in the Lake Arenal area of Costa Rica. 2 spacious bedrooms with private baths, a half bath for guests, laundry room, open concept living room with high ceiling that leads out to a large patio to enjoy the stunning view. The kitchen is functional for more than one cook and leads to a separate dining area. With almost 1/2 acre there is plenty of room for a pool and garden. One car garage with covered access to the home. Unfurnished to allow the buyer to be creative and personalize with their own taste. Costa Rica is known for its artisans in fine wood designing. This property is close to all amenities to include public transportation and activities. Full time or part time, an excellent vacation rental property, quiet, safe and secure.