San Rafael
09/30/2026
San Rafael | 3.6 acres of cool mountain land with sweeping Central Valley views in San Rafael de Heredia
₡249,000,000
- Price
- ₡249,000,000
- Parking
- More
- Lot Size in m²
- 14663
Location
San Rafael
Published
30/09/2026
Price/m² of land
₡16,981
Title
Titled Property
Details
Enjoy the crisp highland climate Costa Rica's Central Valley is known for, in a peaceful residential and rural setting. You're still only 5 minutes from downtown San Rafael, with supermarkets, restaurants, schools, banks and hardware stores close by. A rare combination of space, privacy and convenience this close to the capital.
The land
• 14,663 m² ( 3.6 acres) with 134 m ( 440 ft) of frontage on a public road
• Gently rolling terrain with no steep slopes
• A clean slate: no structures, scattered mature trees and wide open areas ready to build
• Zoning: agricultural / residential (single-family homes)
• Subdivision options under current zoning: lots of 120 m² fronting the public road, or 7,000 m² ( 1.7 acre) agricultural parcels via an access easement
• Utilities: 3 water connections currently available · electricity at the property line
Investment potential
• Small estate or "quinta" lots for single-family homes (subject to additional water availability)
• Private mountain home, family compound or retirement retreat with room to grow
• Long-term land banking in a growing area on the edge of the Central Valley
Location
5 min to downtown San Rafael · 15 min to Heredia · 25 min to San José via Route 32 · [ ___ min to Juan Santamaría International Airport]
Price: 249,000,000 ( US$553,400), about US$38/m² ( US$3.50/sq ft)
Why buy here
• Foreigners can own titled land in Costa Rica with the same rights as citizens.
• Low annual property taxes and a straightforward closing process handled through a Costa Rican notary.
• Expert guidance in-house: NOVUS has certified real estate appraisers who can walk you through the property's development potential, zoning and subdivision options.
Schedule your site visit. Tap the WhatsApp or Call button on this listing. We speak English and can arrange live video walkthroughs or drone footage for buyers abroad. — NOVUS Inmobiliaria
The land
• 14,663 m² ( 3.6 acres) with 134 m ( 440 ft) of frontage on a public road
• Gently rolling terrain with no steep slopes
• A clean slate: no structures, scattered mature trees and wide open areas ready to build
• Zoning: agricultural / residential (single-family homes)
• Subdivision options under current zoning: lots of 120 m² fronting the public road, or 7,000 m² ( 1.7 acre) agricultural parcels via an access easement
• Utilities: 3 water connections currently available · electricity at the property line
Investment potential
• Small estate or "quinta" lots for single-family homes (subject to additional water availability)
• Private mountain home, family compound or retirement retreat with room to grow
• Long-term land banking in a growing area on the edge of the Central Valley
Location
5 min to downtown San Rafael · 15 min to Heredia · 25 min to San José via Route 32 · [ ___ min to Juan Santamaría International Airport]
Price: 249,000,000 ( US$553,400), about US$38/m² ( US$3.50/sq ft)
Why buy here
• Foreigners can own titled land in Costa Rica with the same rights as citizens.
• Low annual property taxes and a straightforward closing process handled through a Costa Rican notary.
• Expert guidance in-house: NOVUS has certified real estate appraisers who can walk you through the property's development potential, zoning and subdivision options.
Schedule your site visit. Tap the WhatsApp or Call button on this listing. We speak English and can arrange live video walkthroughs or drone footage for buyers abroad. — NOVUS Inmobiliaria
Benefits
Near School
Mountain View
Easy Acces