{"id":554,"date":"2013-12-06T17:30:08","date_gmt":"2013-12-06T17:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/blog\/?p=554"},"modified":"2013-12-06T17:30:08","modified_gmt":"2013-12-06T17:30:08","slug":"find-great-value-in-the-southern-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertiesincostarica.com\/blog\/find-great-value-in-the-southern-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Great Value in the Southern Zone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Costa Rica\u2019s Southern Zone has been drawing a lot of attention recently. This is hardly a surprise considering its natural beauty is unparalleled and prices of property are very much within reach. International Living Magazine says this is the place where you can find \u201cocean views that won\u2019t break the bank.<\/a>\u201d Despite a growing interest from buyers and agents there are still amazing homes and properties available at excellent prices. According to International Living the prices for ocean view homes in the Southern Zone<\/a> (starting at $150,000) are one quarter the price one would pay for a similar property in Southern California. But even if we look at prices of comparable properties in other parts of Costa Rica, the Southern Zone is still a bargain by comparison. Homes in the region are still a fraction of the price of similar homes in the very popular Guanacaste region<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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With all the attention that the area has been receiving lately, is it possible that we are on the brink of a boom? Is the Southern Zone<\/a> the \u201cnew\u201d Guanacaste? While we can definitely expect a steady increase in prices as more attention, amenities and comforts arrive to the area, there are a lot of factors to counterbalance this. First, there is a tremendous amount of protected acreage. But second, there is the simple fact that it\u2019s the views and nature in all its simplicity that draws people to the region. It is precisely the lack of sprawling resorts and condominium high rises that attract potential buyers to the area. We probably won\u2019t be seeing large-scale disruptive development, or huge condo complexes anytime soon. But if you haven\u2019t thought about the Southern Zone, you should probably start paying attention to the region. Property values are surely on the rise.<\/p>\n

If economic factors are not motivation enough, you get so much more than just value in the Southern Zone. The area is home to 3% of the world\u2019s species. Here, you\u2019ll find more acres of preserved land than in all of Costa Rica. Ballena National Marine Park<\/a> is great for spotting humpback whales (giving rise to the nick-name \u201cBallena (Whale) Coast\u201d). The landscape is postcard perfection with expanses of lowland rainforests and green mountains that melt into the seascape. The new coastal highway makes it an easy three-hour trip by car from San Jose. You\u2019ll also find a growing population of expatriates who have brought with them new restaurants and a variety of international dining options. For someone looking to connect with nature and get back to the real, unspoiled Costa Rica, the Southern Zone is the perfect place.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in exploring this beautiful region, Joshua Kanter is one of our Properties in Costa Rica\u2019s best resources for finding a home<\/a> in the Southern Zone and was recommended in International Living\u2019s article. He lives full-time in Dominical<\/a> and knows the ins and outs of finding the perfect property in the area.<\/p>\n

Contact us<\/a> for assistance and to view any of our listings<\/p>\n

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