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October 2, 2026
Avellanas · Guanacaste
Beautiful Hilltop Home with Expansive Ocean Views and Infinity Pool
$639,000asking
Homes · 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,229 sqft
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$639,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
—
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
—
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
34%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
Not enough nearby rental proof for a defensible income band yet — verify on the ground before you offer.
- · Based on 92 nearby rentals.
- · 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 · 92 in pool
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Casa Coroico - Infinity Pool + BBQ + Sunset Views | 4 | 1.1 km | 4.90★ | $54,910 |
| 3BR/13 Pax Pool/jacuzzi near Avellanas/Tamarindo | 3 | 1.2 km | 4.85★ | $37,545 |
| Casa La Paz: Private Pool/Views, 3 Bedrooms, 12 People | 3 | 1.2 km | 4.85★ | $46,415 |
| Casa del Puente (Avellanas) | 4 | 2.3 km | 4.85★ | $64,944 |
| Tita's Avellanas House | 4 | 2.6 km | 5.00★ | $22,003 |
| Private house with pool 5 minutes from Playa Avellana | 3 | 2.7 km | 4.85★ | $62,343 |
| Casa Serendipity - Hacienda Pinilla - Tamarindo. | 4 | 3.6 km | 4.95★ | $113,533 |
| Casa La Jolla Luxury Tropical Beachside Escape | 4 | 3.6 km | 5.00★ | $186,767 |
| Casa MAAR Tropical Luxury Villa | Hacienda Pinilla | 3 | 3.8 km | 5.00★ | $149,527 |
| 5-Min Drive to Beach, Pool and Beach Club Access | 4 | 4.0 km | 4.80★ | $107,207 |
| The Ficus Villas | 5 | 4.1 km | 4.90★ | $130,478 |
| Hacienda Pinilla Family & Friends LUX Beach House | 4 | 4.1 km | 4.95★ | $47,785 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
Not enough amenity signals from the listing yet — open Photos on the live report, or book a call for a listing review.
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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.
Inland of the ZMT with a registered parcel
It's beyond the 200 m Maritime Terrestrial Zone and matches a registered finca — consistent with fee-simple (titled) ownership. Always confirm the folio real for liens and exact area.
Pin: 10.24011, -85.79375 · maps.google.com/?q=10.240111,-85.79375
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.
