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Escazú Real Estate: Homes, Condos and Land for Sale in Escazú and Santa Ana
Condos, gated family homes and hillside estates up to US$8.95 million on San José's west side. Mark works only for you, the buyer.
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Escazú real estate is the priciest housing market in Costa Rica's Central Valley, running from condos and gated townhouses to forested hillside estates, with Costa Rica Playbook's top listing between Escazú and Santa Ana asking US$8,950,000. Neighboring Santa Ana, a few minutes west on Route 27, shares the same buyers. Mark Savoia is a buyer's agent, so he represents you and never the seller.
Who buys in Escazú and Santa Ana
Families come for international schools, remote workers for fiber, and retirees for private hospitals and a mild climate. Most want a gated community. It does not suit you if you want a beach town or a commute free of traffic.
Escazú's neighborhoods and what they cost
Price here follows location, view and security more than square footage.
San Rafael de Escazú
The commercial core, with Multiplaza, Avenida Escazú and Hospital CIMA. Mostly modern condos and gated communities, and the most congested part of Escazú.
The Escazú hills: Bello Horizonte and San Antonio
Bello Horizonte rises above San Rafael with city views. San Antonio climbs to about 1,245 m and feels quieter and more rural, with larger properties. Expect cooler nights, steeper roads and longer drives to shops.
Guachipelín
North Escazú near Multiplaza and Route 27, mixing condo towers, townhouses and gated house communities. Blue Valley School is here.
Santa Ana and Lindora
Santa Ana sits lower, around 900 m, and is warmer and drier. Lindora is its newer commercial strip on Route 27. Homes often come with more land, while the old town center keeps a small-town feel.
Villa Real
A large gated development in Pozos de Santa Ana, between Escazú and Santa Ana, with protected forest, trails and a clubhouse. This is the top of the market: Costa Rica Playbook has a 6-bedroom estate here at US$8,950,000.
Access, services and daily life
Roads: Route 27 links both suburbs to downtown and the Pacific coast. It jams at the San Rafael toll and Alto de las Palomas, so test your commute at peak hours.
Getting here: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is about 20 km from Escazú and 16 km from Santa Ana, roughly 25 minutes with clear roads.
Healthcare: Hospital CIMA is on Route 27 in Escazú. Clínica Bíblica runs a hospital with 24-hour emergency care at the Lindora exit, and Hospital Metropolitano has a branch in Pozos.
Schools: Blue Valley School (IB Diploma) is in Guachipelín, the Country Day School is on Route 27 in Alajuela, and the Pan-American School (IB) is in Belén.
Internet: fiber is widely available. Confirm coverage at the address.
Climate: mild most of the year. Rain falls May to November, heaviest in September and October, usually in the afternoon.
What you get when Mark searches Escazú for you
A shortlist matched to your budget, commute, school run and security needs.
Video and live-streamed walkthroughs, so you can judge a home remotely.
A micro-area read: traffic at your hours, hill roads, noise from Route 27.
Asking-price context. Costa Rica has no MLS and no public closed-sale data.
Referrals to vetted lawyers for title, permit and condominium checks.
How buying in Escazú works
Tell Mark your budget, timeline and must-haves.
Review a shortlist and walk the best options in person or on video.
Make an offer. Your lawyer drafts the agreement and your deposit goes into a registered escrow.
Your lawyer runs due diligence: title at the National Registry, liens, permits, plus condominium rules, fees and finances for gated communities.
Close before a notary, in person or remotely.
Why buyers work with Mark Savoia
Mark runs Costa Rica's only buyer's brokerage and has helped over a thousand people buy in the country. He searches every brokerage and works for the buyer only. Buy through Costa Rica Playbook and he helps you relocate at no charge.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a house in Escazú cost?
It depends on the micro-area and on condo versus house versus hillside estate. At the top end, Costa Rica Playbook has a 6-bedroom Villa Real estate listed at US$8,950,000.
Is Santa Ana cheaper than Escazú?
Not as a rule, since both sit at the top of the market. Santa Ana tends to offer more space and a warmer, drier climate.
Can foreigners buy property in Escazú?
Yes. Foreigners can own titled property in Costa Rica with the same rights as citizens.
How far is Escazú from the airport?
SJO is about 20 km from Escazú and 16 km from Santa Ana, roughly 25 minutes with clear roads. Rush hour on Route 27 can double that.
Are there international schools in Escazú?
Yes. Blue Valley School in Guachipelín offers the IB Diploma, and the Country Day School and Pan-American School are a short drive away.
Can I buy in Escazú without visiting?
Yes. Many of Mark's clients shortlist, make an offer and close without flying down, using video walkthroughs and a lawyer for the checks and closing.
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