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!
Nature At Your Doorstep: Nature-Views-Water-The Full Pura Vida Experience
- Price
- $295,000
- 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.
Small Retirement Venture: Main House and Cabinas, Perfect For The Retiree Wanting a Lifestyle Change
- Price
- $499,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 21
- Property Type
- MIni-resort
- Beds/Baths
- 8/6
- Beds
- 8
- Baths
- 6
- Location
- El Roble, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 2.17 ha (5.36 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 253.00 m² (2,723.26 sq ft)
3/2 Main House with 4 Cabinas, Pool with Bar, BBQ/Entertainment area perfect for the person who does not want to retire just yet. Great opportunity with not much stress. Meet new folks and let them enjoy the tranquility of the birds and butterflies as they feed on the variety of fruit growing on the property. Plenty of room for horses and stable if one chooses. Close to all amenities.
House On Large Lot:Country Style Home
- Price
- $75,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 27
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,418.14 m² (26,028.54 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 100.00 m² (1,076.39 sq ft)
This warm, cozy home sitting on over 1/2 acre with 92.6 meters of public road frontage lends itself to all the comforts of country living. Located in one of friendliest pueblos in the Lake Arenal area it is close to all amenities and public transportation. 2 bedrooms, one bath, large area for closet/storage space, garage. Gardens with both greenery and flowering plants, fruit trees and plenty of room for a vegetable garden. A great value,
SUNRISE/SUNSET LOT: 1 acre Lot with Protected Jungle Below
- Price
- $70,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Sabalito, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View, Western View
- Total Lot Size
- 3,985.98 m² (42,904.56 sq ft)
This slightly under one-acre lot has a sunrise and sunset view and a protected jungle below with trails to enjoy the variety of wildlife here in Costa Rica. Over 100 varieties of birds have been logged in this forest and we know there are plenty more to be discovered. Wild cats, monkeys, pisotes just to name a few who travel through this jungle!
Dream Lot: Tranquility, Peace and Close to All Amenities & Activites
- Price
- $65,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Land Listing
- Images
- 3
- Property Type
- Home Construction Site
- Location
- Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,155.52 m² (23,201.73 sq ft)
Just over 1/2 acre, this lot has access to Lake Arenal where there is a marina, a community pool, and 2 tennis courts.
Lake View Lot: Gated Community with Marina & Pool
- 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
- Other
- View Type
- Lake View
- Total Lot Size
- 940.37 m² (10,122.02 sq ft)
$ 59.000.-- Lake View lot just under 1/4 acre with views of Lake Arenal in a gated community with Marina and Pool. Build your dream house in beautiful Costa Rica.