House for Sale in Copey de Dota, 2-Bed on 1,000 m² Lot



La Trinidad de Copey, Copey, Dota, San José, Costa Rica, Moravia (Costa Rica)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 90m² Floor area
€145,080
House
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
90m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This house for sale in Copey de Dota sits on a 1,000 m² lot in the Los Santos mountains, with a 2021 build and land-use approval for expansion. It is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom home of 90 m², and the garden already works: vegetable beds, fruit trees and a chicken coop. The church, school, supermarket and bus stop are all about 500 metres away.
Much of the Costa Rica real estate at this price means a small plot or a long list of repairs. Here the house is in good condition, the utilities are connected and the municipal taxes are stated to be up to date. You can arrive with suitcases rather than a contractor.
The House: Open Plan, Built in 2021
The living room, dining area and kitchen share a single open space, which makes 90 m² feel larger than the number suggests. Ceramic tile runs through the interior and outdoors, where the tiles are non-slip. That is a sensible choice in the mountains, where the rainy season is a fact of life.
There are two bedrooms and a full bathroom. A separate laundry room, an enclosed clothesline area and a second outdoor drying space take care of washing day, which matters more than it sounds when the rain sets in.
The house also has an additional flexible space that can become whatever you need: a garage, a terrace or a third bedroom. That makes this 2-bedroom house in Costa Rica easy to adapt if the family grows or guests start arriving more often.
The 1,000 m² Lot and Expansion Potential
The plot is the real draw. Instead of bare ground you inherit a vegetable garden, a chicken coop, young fruit trees and ornamental plants that someone has clearly looked after. There is room left over for a lawn, a workshop or a second building.
Access is straightforward. The lot has direct frontage on a paved public road, plus a secondary entrance through an easement. Drinking water, electricity and cable internet are in place, so remote workers can plug in on day one.
Then there is the land-use certification from the Municipality of Dota. It designates 120 m² of the lot for residential and commercial use and approves a further 280 m² for lodging. That opens the door to extending the house, adding a small separate unit or running guest accommodation. Any construction or tourism business needs its own permits and approvals, so have a local lawyer or architect read the certificate before you plan anything.
A House in Copey de Dota: Location and Daily Life
La Trinidad de Copey is a small mountain community where daily errands are done on foot. The church, school, community center, supermarket, bus stop and local shops are all within about 500 metres. You can walk down for bread and be back before the coffee goes cold.
The climate is the other reason people come. Copey de Dota is high up in the Los Santos region, with cool temperatures and fresh air, a long way from the heat of the coast. That suits retirees, remote workers and anyone looking for a second home in Costa Rica without the humidity.
The Los Santos area is coffee country, and San Marcos de Tarrazú is the main town of the Tarrazú growing zone. Birdwatchers head to the quetzal territory around San Gerardo de Dota, which lies in the same canton, and Los Quetzales National Park is close enough for day hikes. A holiday home in Los Santos works well for people who want trails and quiet rather than resort life.
Getting There from San José
San José is roughly two hours away by road, depending on traffic and weather, and Juan Santamaría International Airport is on the same side of the capital. Mountain roads are slower than the map suggests, so plan the first trip with some margin. This property is on a paved public road, which makes the last stretch easier.
Key Features
- 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- 90 m² living area on a 1,000 m² plot
- Built in 2021, in good condition
- Open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen
- Ceramic tile indoors, non-slip tile outdoors
- Laundry room, enclosed clothesline area and second drying space
- Flexible extra space: garage, terrace or third bedroom
- Garden with vegetable beds, chicken coop, fruit trees and ornamental plants
- Paved public road frontage plus secondary easement access
- Water, electricity and cable internet connected
- Land-use certificate: 120 m² residential and commercial, 280 m² lodging
- Asking price: EUR 145,080
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run guest accommodation from this property?
The land-use certification from the Municipality of Dota approves 280 m² of the lot for lodging. A tourism business still needs its own permits, so ask a local lawyer to review the certificate before you commit.
How far is Copey de Dota from San José and the airport?
Plan on roughly two hours by road to San José and its Juan Santamaría International Airport, depending on traffic. Allow extra time in the rainy season.
Is it practical as a second home or for remote work?
The house is move-in ready, with cable internet and a 2021 build that should need little beyond garden upkeep. Shops, school and the bus stop within 500 metres keep daily errands simple.
If you would like to see this house in Copey de Dota, or check the land-use details before you decide, contact us through Homestra to arrange a viewing.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 90m²
- Price per m²
- €1,612
- Garden size
- 1000m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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