Lot for sale in Costa Rica
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This listing features affordable beachfront lots located in Golfito, specifically on Playa Langostino Beach. The property is situated just 20 minutes from the well-known surf spots of Playa Pavones to the south and Playa Zancudo to the north. For sale is a newly established corporation, formed one year ago, which holds possession rights to a lot within the maritime zone along Costa Rica’s southern coast. These rights are officially registered with the local municipality, confirming the corporation as the sole possessor of this land, which spans approximately 715 m². On the eastern border of the property, there is a pristine estuary and mangrove ecosystem, showcasing the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Due to its location between the beach and the mangrove, the land is protected under Costa Rica’s environmental regulations managed by MINAE (the Ministry of Environment and Energy). Currently, the land can only be utilized for lightweight, non-permanent structures, such as a container home or a mobile home that can be relocated without fixed foundations. The seller has experience in constructing such structures in other areas of Costa Rica and can provide concept designs to interested buyers. Additionally, there is a submitted environmental project plan designed by the corporation’s environmental engineer, aimed at developing an eco-friendly, sustainable structure on the site. Although the current use is limited, the plan seeks to allow for more permanent and environmentally compliant structures in the future, pending approval. At this time, the Golfito municipality has not adopted a local “Plan Regulador” (regulatory master plan) for this maritime zone, meaning no concession rights can be granted for land development. However, the municipality is actively working on this plan, which presents a significant land banking opportunity. While bureaucratic processes in Costa Rica can be slow, the potential for future development makes this a promising long-term investment. Until then, the land remains usable and valuable as a private retreat. To the north, Playa Zancudo shares the same regulatory status, with developed lots featuring hotels and resorts that sell for ten times the price of these undeveloped parcels, highlighting the undiscovered potential and ongoing opportunity for growth and development in the area. Investment options include: Option 1: Purchase the lot as-is for $35,000, securing your piece of paradise now. Option 2: Enter into a contract to acquire the corporation and the possession rights, contingent upon receiving MINAE approval for the environmental project, for $50,000. Option 3: Acquire the adjacent lot of 609 m², also held by a different corporation registered only a year ago, with similar possession rights, for a package deal of $50,000 for both lots (best deal). Option 5: Both lots can be acquired with MINAE approval for environmental compliance for $50,000.
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