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RICO REALTY

Real Estate is our business, not our hobby! Rico Realty specializes in Mountain and Lake Properties surrounding the Lake Arenal, Costa Rica area. With superior, professional real estate services since 1995, we can make your retirement wishes a reality. Selling "Dreams and Lifestyles"... not just Properties!

MEET OUR TEAM

Our team at Rico Realty has a combined 80-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 30 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!


We are excited to announce that buyers may now obtain financing in the United States when purchasing a property here in Costa Rica! Contact us for more information.


 

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Modern Architecture and beautiful Lake Arenal views: Available for showings as of July 2022

Modern Architecture and beautiful Lake Arenal views: Available for showings as of July 2022
Price
$210,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
22
Property Type
House
Beds/Baths
2/1
Location
San Luis, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Other
View Type
Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Western View
Total Lot Size
3,655.00 m² (39,341.94 sq ft)
Total Living Area
120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)

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Remarkable Lake Arenal View Home 3/3 Custom Designed with Costa Rican Wood Accents

Remarkable Lake Arenal View Home 3/3 Custom Designed with Costa Rican Wood Accents
Price
$339,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
35
Property Type
House
Beds/Baths
3/3
Beds
3
Baths
3
Location
La Tejona, Santa Rosa, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Suburban
View Type
Lake View, Mountain View
Total Lot Size
2,050.00 m² (22,065.93 sq ft)
Total Living Area
270.00 m² (2,906.24 sq ft)

A very unique home with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths overlooks the beautiful Lake and Volcano Arenal. All custom woodwork with views from every room. Enclosed patio to enjoy the morning views with coffee or for entertaining guests. Separate laundry area. All bedrooms have closets with sliding wood doors. The master bath has a tub which is not that common here in Costa Rica.

Vistas del Aguacate: 12+ Acres lake and volcano view parcel, subdividable

Vistas del Aguacate: 12+ Acres lake and volcano view parcel, subdividable
Price
$639,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Land Listing
Images
7
Property Type
Agricultural Land
Location
Nuevo Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Countryside
View Type
Eastern View, Lake View, Mountain View, Southern View, Wooded View
Total Lot Size
4.92 ha (12.16 acre)

Large size property with a basic farm house and outstanding views of Lake and Volcano Arenal, accessible through the paved lake road. Suitable for residential subdivision (subdividable into 5 or 6 lots), hobby farm/private estate or commercial use. No buildings can block the lake view as the land between this parcel and the lake is owned by ICE (government). The property is only a 15 Minutes drive away from Nuevo Arenal.

360 degree Views of Lake Arenal, Volcanos Arenal and Tenorio

360 degree Views of Lake Arenal, Volcanos Arenal and Tenorio
Price
$69,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Land Listing
Images
5
Property Type
Home Construction Site
Location
Sabalito, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Countryside
View Type
Lake View, Other
Total Lot Size
0.50 ha (1.24 acre)

Large size Lot for construction, lake and volcano view, quiet and private location. Perfect location to build your dream home with pool, cabins for rental income, plenty of space for organic gardening and fruit trees. If you love watersport, the Ticowind lounchsite is only 5 Minutes away. They offer modern and high end equipment for Wind- and Kitesurf, as well as SUP paddleboards. Wakeboarding is another water sport that has gained popularity over the last few years, you find this option in a quiet bay about 20 minutes away. Other spare time activities in the area are mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding. Close to the lot you find some of the best mountain bike and hiking trails in the country. If you like it more relaxed, there are 2 Yoga retreat centers and 2 famous restaurants in the neighborhood. Drive 25 Minutes to Tilaran, a little over 1 hour to Liberia (Intl.Airport, Walmart, PriceSmart-Costco, Furniture stores, home decor stores, and many more shopping opportunities). In less than 2 hours your reach some of the most beautiful Pacific beaches, or drive in 90 Minutes to Tabacon Hot Springs, in 3 hours to Monteverde Cloud forest. There are countless options.

Acres Verdes: 3/2 Stunning Lake And Volcano Arenal Views

Acres Verdes: 3/2 Stunning Lake And Volcano Arenal Views
Price
$289,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
13
Property Type
House
Beds/Baths
3/2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Location
Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Suburban
View Type
Lake View, Other
Total Lot Size
0.84 ha (2.08 acre)
Total Living Area
162.00 m² (1,743.75 sq ft)

This home has vaulted laurel wood ceilings that soar to 24’ high and the room is vast, spanning from the double front doors to the back of the house. Master Bathroom with a “grotto” shower of formed concrete to look like a natural rock formation with a pebble floor, a vanity of cedar wood with a poured concrete countertop and double formed concrete sinks that look like tree stumps. In the Guest Bath there is ceramic tile that looks like natural slate and a vanity to match the Master Bath. Spacious kitchen with concrete counter tops for easy maintenance and a large walk-in pantry.The Master Bedroom is a true “master,” which is oversized and features a beautifully carved guachipelin wood headboard and attached nightstands. It has a private en-suite bathroom and a very large walk-in closet (VERY rare commodity in CR, even in new homes!). The home is a split-bedroom plan with two generously sized bedrooms and the Guest Bath on the other side of the living area. All of the doors in the house are hand-carved guachipelin wood with various motifs.. There is a back porch on the house and a separate laundry room. In addition to mangoes and guayabas, I also have limones, oranges, grapefruits, 3 different varieties of bananas as well as a couple of avocado trees.

Tranquil/Secure/No HOA fees/Gated Community/Lake View Home

Tranquil/Secure/No HOA fees/Gated Community/Lake View Home
Price
$239,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
33
Property Type
House
Beds/Baths
2/2
Beds
2
Baths
2
Location
Arenal, Arenal, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Countryside
View Type
Lake View
Total Lot Size
3,504.00 m² (37,716.59 sq ft)
Total Living Area
170.00 m² (1,829.86 sq ft)

Mediterranean style Lake Arenal view home on 3/4 of an acre situated in an upscale gated community with patches of jungle for animal watching! This home is 1,850 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.with a practical kitchen. Living area overlooks the lake view. Beautiful Costa Rican wood accents. Attached garage. Close to all amenities and some of the best restaurants in the Lake Arenal area.

CASA VIENTO: Heaven on Earth - potential B&B or vacation rental

CASA VIENTO: Heaven on Earth - potential B&B or vacation rental
Price
$800,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
23
Property Type
Multi family compound, B&B, Vacation rental.
Beds/Baths
8/6
Beds
8
Baths
6
Location
El Aguacate, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Countryside, Lakefront, Mountain
View Type
Eastern View, Lake View, Mountain View, Southern View, Other
Total Lot Size
3,998.47 m² (43,039.00 sq ft)
Total Living Area
400.00 m² (4,305.55 sq ft)

The stunning 180 degree view of Arenal Lake, Volcano and Sunsets is only 1 of many features of this property. On beautifully landscaped grounds we find 3 homes (2 story with balcony each), 1 common building with kitchen and a large storage building including the laundry area. The property is suitable for large families or groups of friends to spend weekends and holidays at the lake, or use it for additional income as a B&B or vacation rental. The property is almost 1 acre of size with large parking areas and plenty of additional space for additional buildings, a pool and / or organic garden to grow healthy food. The property is located on the north-west side of Lake Arenal and only a few minutes from the main road surrounding the lake. The drive to the nearest larger town Tilaran takes less than 30 Minutes and a trip to Liberia (intl. airport, Walmart), or the nearest beach can be accomplished in less than 2 hours.

Tim´s automotive shop: Well established mechanical and body shop

Tim´s automotive shop: Well established mechanical and body shop
Price
$450,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Commercial Sale
Images
4
Property Type
Mechanical repair and body shop
Beds/Baths
-/2
Baths
2
Location
Tilarán, Tilarán, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Urban
View Type
City View
Total Lot Size
763.00 m² (8,212.83 sq ft)
Total Interior Area
700.00 m² (7,534.71 sq ft)

DISTRESS SALE: This well established mechanical car and body shop has been in business for over 30 years. The owners are now ready to retire and open to offers. Excellent location ! Great value ! All business licenses up to date ! The building is currently used as car repair shop but there are more options for future usage (Gym, Grocery store, hotel etc.) Gut etablierte Autowerkstatt (Mechaniker und Karosserie) ist seit über 30 Jahren im Geschäft und die Besitzer haben beschlossen dass es an der Zeit ist in Rente zu gehen. Sie sind daher für Angebote offen. Erstklassige Lage, guter Preis. Die Immobilie hat alle Lizenzen die für eine Autowerkstatt notwendig sind, sie kann aber auch für andere Zwecke umgebaut werden (Fitnesszenter, Supermarkt, Restaurant, Hotel etc)

BOUGAINVILLEA MANSION: Custom designed Villa, Guest house and Vehicle

BOUGAINVILLEA MANSION: Custom designed Villa, Guest house and Vehicle
Price
$515,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
51
Property Type
House
Beds/Baths
5/3
Beds
5
Baths
3
Location
Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Countryside
View Type
Garden View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Northern View, Wooded View
Total Lot Size
1.13 ha (2.79 acre)
Total Living Area
280.00 m² (3,013.88 sq ft)

In the heart of almost 3 acres of lovingly landscaped and well maintained tropical garden, we find this sun-filled, professionally designed and tastefully furnished home of over 2700 square feet of construction, as well as an 810 square feet guest- or caretakers home. The main residence includes a large 2 car garage with a 1999 Ford pick up extend-cab ,V8, gas, The main residence has a large open living-dining-kitchen area with balcony, lake and garden view, the Master-bedroom with balcony, private bath and walk-in closet on one side of the living area, and 2 bedrooms with shared bath and laundry room on the other side. One of the guest bedrooms has a small balcony, and all 3 bedrooms have lake view. The home includes all furniture and is move-in ready. Some of the features are quality ceramic tile on floors and bath walls, flagstone on outside walls, granite counter tops, tropical high quality wood furniture and trims (termite and mold resistant), modern appliances, arched aluminum windows with screens, balcony glass railings, driveway and patio area covered with concrete paver, security gates and bars, designer furniture, large selection of household items. The second small home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, an open living-dining-kitchen area, front terrace and the laundry room. Located at the outskirts of Tronadora and walking distance to lake access, a drive to Tilaran takes approximately 15 Minutes, Liberia 90 Minutes (Intl. airport, Walmart etc) and 2 hours to the nearest Pacific beaches. A trip to San Jose takes around 3 hours.

LAKE FRONT PARADISE: 2.9 acres of unique property, buy all or part of it

LAKE FRONT PARADISE: 2.9 acres of unique property, buy all or part of it
Price
$349,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Land Listing
Images
12
Property Type
Development Parcel
Location
Nuevo Tronadora, Tronadora, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Countryside
View Type
Bay View, Eastern View, Greenbelt View, Lake View, Mountain View, Western View, Wooded View
Total Lot Size
1.17 ha (2.89 acre)

Beautiful property with the option to be subdivided. The property offers stunning views and plenty of space for multiple homes, pools, keeping animals, organic gardening, water sport activities, small hotel or B&B, retreat center, and many more. The seller is willing to sell 5000 meters for $189,000.--

Privacy & Tranquility: Get Away Bungalow

Privacy & Tranquility: Get Away Bungalow
Price
$160,000
Status
Active
Listing Type
Residential Sale
Images
9
Property Type
House
Beds/Baths
1/2
Beds
1
Baths
2
Location
Río Piedras, Tierras Morenas, Tilarán, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Location Type
Mountain
View Type
Eastern View, Lake View, Wooded View
Total Lot Size
2,691.36 m² (28,969.44 sq ft)
Total Living Area
115.00 m² (1,237.84 sq ft)

Rustic lake view bungalow at a short distance to the popular windsurfing site Tico Wind. Spectacular view of Lake Arenal. True Costa Rica living with some US comforts. Upgrades include the floors and the supports under the floors and under the house. Refinished all the wood and painted throughout. New furnishings have been added.

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