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October 2, 2026
Potrero · Guanacaste
Casa Mar Agradable – Surfside, Playa Potrero, Costa Rica – 1st Choice Realty Costa Rica
$649,000asking
Homes · 5 bd · 4 ba · 861 sqft
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Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$649,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
14%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$93k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
61%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 10% | 14% | 17% |
| Revenue / yr | $62,025 | $93,158 | $107,132 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 8 nearby rentals · median 2.1 km.
- · Confirm registered fee-simple title (folio real), free of liens.
- · Confirm a legal water supply (AyA or ASADA letter / carta de agua) — no water letter, no deal.
- · Confirm municipal construction permits match what's built — unpermitted pools, casitas, or extra bedrooms are a closing risk.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs · 8 in pool · median 2.1 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| 4 bedroom home, 3 minute walk to the beach. | 4 | 0.0 km | 4.90★ | $47,898 |
| Casa Sol Blanco Playa Potrero - Pool/Walk to Beach | 3 | 0.1 km | 4.85★ | $56,985 |
| Casa Mil Flores Lovely Family Home, Potrero Beach | 4 | 0.2 km | 4.95★ | $71,334 |
| Casa Royal - Tropical Zen Villa Walk to beach! | 4 | 0.2 km | 4.80★ | $55,421 |
| The Sanctuary-Breathtaking Luxury Beachfront Villa | 6 | 0.3 km | 4.95★ | $242,201 |
| Luxury Jungle Villa • Private pool | Playa Potrero | 3 | 0.4 km | 4.75★ | $47,029 |
| Huge 5 Bedroom Beach Home in Playa Potrero! | 5 | 0.5 km | 4.80★ | $72,942 |
| Private Pool Villa, Walk to Beach & Dining | 4 | 0.5 km | 4.80★ | $68,456 |
| Swim-Through Glass Pool Villa, 5min Beach | 3 | 0.5 km | 4.85★ | $46,107 |
| Casa Lulu: Large Pool, Walk to Beach & Dining! | 4 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $103,209 |
| Oceanfront Villa | Private Pool & Concierge | 4 | 0.7 km | 4.80★ | $93,825 |
| Buendía Lux • Villa Harmonia-Pool & BBQ Near Beach | 3 | 0.7 km | 4.95★ | $52,051 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Ocean view
✓Pool
✓Patio / balcony
✓BBQ / grill
○Gym / fitness
○Hot tub
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Verify with your lawyer before buying
Check before you offer — Costa Rica buyer checklist
Listing & data truth
- Asking price is real, complete, and fee-simple — Parse errors, +VAT footnotes, per-key pricing, and fractional shares routinely break yield math.
- Map pin matches the actual parcel — Brokers often publish town-centroid pins; revenue and beach distance shift materially.
- Beds, baths, and build size match reality — Comp matching keys off bedrooms; a 3BR scored as 5BR invalidates the entire revenue band.
Revenue & STR legality
- STR revenue band (our underwriting) — The median on this report is our comp-weighted, product-type-adjusted estimate — the authority for yield and rank on Pura Vida Portfolio.
- Short-term rentals allowed (HOA + municipal) — Gated communities and some municipalities restrict nightly rentals — not visible in photos.
Property & condition
- Amenities match listing, vision, and comp adjustments — Recipe appraisal and gallery vision infer pool, AC, view — photos can be stale or neighboring views.
- Condition matches gallery / vision read — Vision reads finish tier and flags issues from photos only — not a substitute for inspection.
Title & registry
- Fee-simple title — no concession / fractional — Concession land and timeshares can't be underwritten like titled homes.
Water & utilities
- Legal water (AyA or ASADA letter) — No water letter = no permits; common deal-killer in Guanacaste.
Permits & construction
- Built area matches approved construction permits — Owners often add bedrooms, pools, casitas, or second structures without municipal permits — fines, demolition orders, or deal failure at closing.
Zoning & site
- Zoning allows intended use — Automated site DD links to sources — attorney must confirm use certificate.
Closing risk
- Taxes current, HOA solvent, no squatter risk — Arrears attach; HOAs can block rentals; precarista risk on rural parcels.
In the Maritime Terrestrial Zone (50–200 m)
The 50–200 m strip is the restricted ZMT — usually municipal concession land (not fee-simple title) governed by the local Plan Regulador. Confirm whether this is a titled exception or a concession before you act.
Pin: 10.44996, -85.77083 · maps.google.com/?q=10.449955489063447,-85.77082975570217
Disclaimer
Figures are estimates from successful nearby Airbnbs — not an appraisal, investment advice, or guarantee of future income. List price, title, water (AyA/ASADA), permits, and bedroom count can change the math. Verify everything with your lawyer and a local operator before you offer. Methodology: puravidaportfolio.com/methodology · © 2026 Pura Vida Portfolio.
