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Escazú

Upscale city living with the highest annual occupancy on our list.

What Escazú Is Like

Escazú is an upscale community west of San José, known for modern amenities, excellent restaurants, shopping, private schools, and quality healthcare. Its convenient location, mountain views, and strong residential market make it popular with families, professionals, retirees, and investors.

Business and employment centers

Hospitals and universities

Extensive urban amenities

Properties for sale in Escazú

Live listings across Central Valley, updated daily

Escazú as an investment

Key investment figures for Escazú: our grade, typical entry price, time to sell and title type.

Our Grade
A+
Typical Entry
$300–500K
Accessible tier
Time to Sell
High liquidity
Title
Fee simple
Fully titled private ownership, registered with the National Registry.

Market Maturity

Established — deep inventory, professional management
FrontierEmergingGrowthEstablishedMature

Market trends in Escazú

Cost Ranges of Real Estate in Escazú

Mid-tier condominiums
$175K–$3M
Home
$198K–$2.7M
Development land
$155K–$2.52M
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Escazú Rental Occupancy Averages

Based on Airbnb data from the last two years

~
69
%
December to April
~
64
%
June to August
~
60
%
May, September and October

Who this market suits

    Appreciation investor
    Second home, personal use
    Family relocation

    Current Pricing Averages of Homes in Escazú

    PropertyBedroomsAverage price (USD)Interior
    Condominium
    3
    3 bedrooms
    $725,000
    4,844 sqft (450 m²)
    Home
    5
    5 bedrooms
    $669,000
    4,306 sqft (400 m²)

    Pay Attention to Local Risk Factors

    Market competition

    Escazú has a substantial inventory of upscale properties, so pricing, property quality, and location can significantly affect how quickly a property sells or rents.

    Road access

    Traffic congestion around the Greater San José area can affect commuting times and access to the airport and business districts.

    Climate and Infrastructure Quality of Escazú

    Climate
    Premontane valley
    Temperature
    62–78°F (17–26°C)
    Rainfall
    75 in/year (1,910 mm)
    Sunniest months
    Dec–Apr
    Humidity
    Moderate humidity; rainy afternoons May–Nov.
    Internet
    Excellent
    Healthcare Access
    Excellent
    International Schools
    Good Selection
    Closest School
    Blue Valley School
    Walkability
    Moderate
    Services and Retail
    Extensive
    Water Reliability
    Generally Reliable
    Nearest Airport
    San José (SJO)
    Distance from the Airport
    10 miles (16 km)
    30–60 min
    Road Quality
    Mostly paved

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