Homes in Costa Rica under $1M

$1 million in Costa Rica is top-tier. Luxury beachfront in Papagayo (Guanacaste's premier resort zone with Four Seasons), Nosara surf town estates, Santa Teresa's wellness retreats, Dominical's jungle villas, and large Central Valley estates in private gated communities. Expect celebrity neighbors — Papagayo and Nosara attract significant American entertainment industry buyers. Property taxes are just 0.25% annually, making holding costs minimal. Costa Rica has no capital gains tax on personal residences and favorable rules for investment property. Due diligence on water rights and access roads is essential for rural and jungle properties.