Beach House 1 Block from Ocean in Secure Playa Tivives Community

Description:

Beach House One Block from the Ocean | Secure Gated Beach Community

Playa Tivives | Central Pacific, Costa Rica

Price: US$185,000

Discover an affordable opportunity to own a beach home just one block from the Pacific Ocean inside a secure gated community in Playa Tivives.

Positioned on a desirable corner lot with dual access, this fully furnished home offers solid construction, immediate livability, and excellent value-add potential through future cosmetic updates.

Affordable coastal properties this close to the beach are becoming increasingly rare along Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast.

Location

• One block from the beach

• Approximately 40 minutes to Jacó and Herradura

• Approximately 90 minutes to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)

• Less than 20 minutes to hospitals, supermarkets, shopping centers, universities, and everyday conveniences

Property Features

Main Residence

• 2 Bedrooms

• 2 Bathrooms

• Open-concept living and dining area

• Fully furnished

• Move-in ready

Outdoor Living

• Private plunge pool

• Rancho with BBQ area

• Tropical gardens

• Bright natural light and excellent ventilation

• Corner lot with dual street access

• Fully paved access

Ideal For

• Vacation home

• Full-time residence

• Airbnb and short-term rentals

• Income-producing investment property

Community Features

• Secure gated community with 24/7 security

• Direct beach access just one block away

• Restaurant and convenience store immediately outside the entrance

• Quiet, established neighborhood with a mix of permanent residents and vacation homeowners

Understanding Beachfront Ownership in Costa Rica

One of the most common questions international buyers have concerns beachfront ownership in Costa Rica.

Like the majority of Costa Rica’s beachfront, Playa Tivives operates under a legally established Maritime Zone concession system administered through the local municipality. This is the most common legal structure for beachfront property throughout the country.

The concession within Playa Tivives is administered by Coopetivives, one of Costa Rica’s oldest and most established beachfront cooperative communities, with a history dating back more than 60 years. Its unique legal framework is specifically recognized under Costa Rican law due to its historical development prior to the current Maritime Zone legislation.

Owners acquire the residence together with the cooperative rights associated with the property. The community has operated successfully for decades and includes both Costa Rican and international homeowners.

As with any real estate purchase in Costa Rica, buyers are encouraged to complete independent legal due diligence. You are welcome to work with any attorney of your choice to review the cooperative documents, verify the property’s legal standing, and oversee the transfer process.

Monthly Community Fee

Approximately US$285 per month, which includes:

• 24/7 gated security

• Anual property tax

• Water service

• Garbage collection

• Beach cleaning and maintenance

• Road and common area maintenance

• Community administration

• Municipal beachfront concession (canon)

Why This Property

Finding an affordable home within walking distance of the beach inside a secure gated community has become increasingly difficult on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast.

Whether you’re looking for a vacation retreat, a retirement home, or an income-producing rental property, this home offers an exceptional combination of location, affordability, and long-term potential.

Evelyn Bulakar

REALTOR® | Keller Williams Costa Rica

WhatsApp: +506 7014-7983

evelyn.bulakar@kwcostarica.com