Living in Escazú Village: What Buyers Need to Know Before Moving

Choosing a home in Escazú is not simply a question of finding a modern apartment close to San José.

International buyers also need to understand which part of Escazú suits their routine, how a particular condominium operates, what amenities are included, what legal checks should happen before purchase and whether the property still makes sense once ownership costs are considered.

Escazú Village is one of the area's most recognisable residential and lifestyle developments. It combines apartments with commercial spaces, restaurants, services, landscaped communal areas and resident amenities in one location.

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica has direct experience within the development and the wider Escazú market. At the time of review in August 2026, the Coldwell Banker Costa Rica website displayed more than 90 properties for sale across Escazú, including apartments, houses, luxury residences, land and commercial opportunities.

Coldwell Banker Santa Ana Real Estate has also marketed and sold multiple properties specifically inside Escazú Village, giving buyers something more useful than a general description of what living in the development might be like.

What Is Escazú Village?

Escazú Village is a mixed residential and commercial community in Escazú, San José.

Current and previously marketed Coldwell Banker properties within the development show a combination of apartments, communal leisure areas and convenient access to shops and services.

For example, Coldwell Banker Costa Rica currently markets a furnished one bedroom apartment in Escazú Village, property ID 17239, at $225,000.

The apartment was built in 2017 and provides approximately 861 square feet of floor area. The listing describes mountain views, round the clock security, commercial amenities within walking distance, more than 5,000 square metres of parks and walking paths, heated swimming pools and a gym.

View the current $225,000 Escazú Village apartment.

This gives prospective residents a real example of the type of lower maintenance property available within the development rather than relying on a generic description of Escazú living.

Why Buyers Consider Escazú

Escazú sits within Costa Rica's Central Valley and offers a different proposition from the country's beach markets.

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica identifies the Central Valley as particularly relevant to buyers who prioritise urban convenience, international schools, private healthcare, commercial infrastructure and access to San José.

Its Escazú property guidance also highlights the area's combination of shopping, dining, business services, modern residential communities and access to the metropolitan area.

For many relocation buyers, that makes Escazú attractive for practical reasons.

• Access to San José and the wider Central Valley.
• A substantial choice of apartments and houses.
• Gated communities and controlled access developments.
• Shopping and dining nearby.
• Private healthcare and professional services in the wider area.
• International and bilingual education options within the Central Valley.
• Properties suited to permanent residence, relocation and investment.

The important point is that Escazú is not one uniform neighbourhood.

Escazú Village, San Rafael de Escazú, Bello Horizonte, Guachipelín, Jaboncillos and other nearby areas can offer different housing styles, elevations, access routes and levels of commercial activity.

Escazú Village Versus Other Escazú Options

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica's current Escazú inventory reflects this variety. Buyers can compare apartments in developments such as Escazú Village and Distrito 4 with detached homes, estates, townhouses and land elsewhere in the canton.

Coldwell Banker Has Actual Transaction History in Escazú Village

This is where the article becomes specific to Coldwell Banker Costa Rica rather than a general neighbourhood guide.

Coldwell Banker Santa Ana Real Estate has handled multiple properties inside Escazú Village that are now recorded as sold on the Coldwell Banker Costa Rica website.

Sold Escazú Village luxury penthouse, property ID 24762

A three bedroom penthouse in Escazú Village, property ID 24762, is recorded as sold.

The property was listed by Mario Marun of Coldwell Banker Santa Ana Real Estate.

The two level penthouse was built in 2017 and provided approximately 2,024 square feet of floor area, three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a service room, two parking spaces and storage.

Its description specifically highlighted the development's social amenities and mountain views.

See the sold Escazú Village penthouse, property ID 24762.

Sold furnished Escazú Village apartment, property ID 13627

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica also records a furnished two bedroom apartment in Escazú Village, property ID 13627, as sold.

The property was also listed by Mario Marun and provided approximately 988 square feet of floor area.

The listing described Escazú Village as a community combining apartments, restaurants, stores and resident amenities.

These examples matter because they show that the local Coldwell Banker team has not simply written about Escazú Village. It has represented properties inside the development and has completed listings that are now marked sold on the company's own platform.

A Named Local Broker With Escazú Experience

Mario Marun is Broker and Owner at Coldwell Banker Santa Ana Real Estate, the Coldwell Banker office serving the Escazú and Santa Ana market.

His Coldwell Banker profile states that he has lived in Costa Rica for 19 years, speaks English and Spanish fluently and has more than 25 years of business experience across sectors including construction and real estate.

His current and sold portfolio includes multiple Escazú properties, including homes in Escazú Village, Bello Horizonte, Jaboncillos and other parts of the canton.

At the time this guide was prepared, his current Coldwell Banker portfolio also included an Escazú condominium at $185,000 and a large house in Jaboncillos at $780,000.

View Mario Marun's Coldwell Banker profile and current Escazú listings.

Property Types Buyers Will Find in Escazú

The original question for many buyers is not simply whether Escazú is a good place to live.

It is which property type best suits the way they expect to live there.

Apartments and condominiums

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica currently displays a substantial selection of apartments and condominiums in Escazú.

Options range from more accessible one and two bedroom properties to luxury penthouses and large residences in high amenity developments.

Escazú Village is particularly relevant to buyers who prefer an apartment with shared amenities and commercial services nearby.

Townhouses

Townhouses provide a middle ground between apartment living and a detached home.

A current example from Coldwell Banker Santa Ana Real Estate is a three bedroom townhouse in Altos de Horizonte Condominium in Bello Horizonte, Escazú.

The property is marketed at $220,000 and includes a terrace, green areas, two covered parking spaces, a swimming pool, clubhouse, barbecue area, children's playground, tennis court and controlled security.

Detached homes

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica currently lists a wide range of detached homes in Escazú, including family houses, gated community residences and luxury estates.

These may appeal more to buyers who prioritise private outdoor space, larger floor plans or greater separation from commercial activity.

Luxury residences

Escazú also has a significant upper tier market.

Current Coldwell Banker inventory includes estates and apartments priced above $1 million, including properties in San Rafael, San Antonio and other established Escazú locations.

The correct choice depends less on whether one type is universally better and more on how the buyer plans to use the property.

What Buyers Should Verify Before Purchasing in Escazú Village

Finding the right apartment or house is only the first part of a Costa Rican property purchase.

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica's international buyer guidance stresses the importance of understanding escrow procedures, property title, closing costs, taxes and legal due diligence before committing to a purchase.

Read the Coldwell Banker Costa Rica international buying guide.

Confirm registered ownership

Costa Rica operates a National Registry where titled property ownership can be checked.

Your attorney should verify that the seller has the legal ability to transfer the property and review the registered title before completion.

Check liens and other registered obligations

A proper title review should identify mortgages, liens or other registered issues that may affect the transaction.

Review the condominium documentation

For an apartment in Escazú Village or another condominium, buyers should understand the rules governing the property before purchase.

Relevant documents may include:

• Condominium regulations.
• Monthly fees.
• Special assessments.
• Parking rights.
• Storage rights.
• Pet rules.
• Rental restrictions.
• Rules governing shared facilities.

Use an independent Costa Rican real estate attorney

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica's buying guidance recommends engaging a competent real estate attorney.

The attorney can handle legal due diligence, review documentation and help ensure that the ownership transfer is correctly registered.

Inspect the physical property

Even in a modern condominium, buyers should check the condition of the individual apartment and relevant building systems.

Air conditioning, plumbing, electrical systems, windows, appliances and signs of moisture should all be reviewed before the transaction becomes unconditional.

How Coldwell Banker Helps International Buyers

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica's role is not to replace the buyer's attorney.

The value is helping an overseas buyer connect the property search with the local process.

The company's buyer guidance states that purchasing property in Costa Rica differs from buying in North America and that international buyers need to understand ownership, escrow, closing costs and due diligence.

There is also real client evidence of how that support can work.

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica publishes a testimonial from buyer Michael Sigalovsky, who describes an agent helping him negotiate his purchase while he was outside Costa Rica.

"He helped us to negotiate the deal and also introduced us to a local RE attorney and assisted us in preparing documents."

Michael's purchase was not presented as an Escazú Village transaction, so this article does not claim that it was.

What the testimonial verifies is that Coldwell Banker Costa Rica buyer support can extend beyond property viewings to attorney introductions and transaction coordination when an overseas client is completing part of the process remotely.

Daily Life in Escazú Village

For lifestyle buyers, one of Escazú Village's defining features is the combination of residential and commercial uses.

The current Coldwell Banker listing in the development describes commercial services within walking distance alongside parks, illuminated walking paths, swimming pools and a gym.

This can appeal to buyers who want more daily convenience than a purely residential gated community.

At the wider Escazú level, Coldwell Banker Costa Rica highlights access to:

• Shopping.
• Restaurants.
• Business services.
• Professional services.
• Private healthcare in the Central Valley.
• Schools and education options.
• Major transport connections.

Buyers should still evaluate the exact location of the unit they are considering.

A property facing a commercial area may create a different experience from one facing the mountains, internal gardens or a quieter residential side of the development.

Schools, Healthcare and Relocation Practicalities

The Central Valley is one of Costa Rica's most practical regions for families and professionals relocating from abroad.

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica's international buyer guidance specifically identifies Escazú and surrounding Central Valley communities as suitable for buyers seeking international schools, private healthcare, commercial centres and business infrastructure.

For families, however, the correct question is not simply whether schools exist nearby.

Before choosing a home, confirm:

• The exact school campus you intend to use.
• Daily travel at school arrival and collection times.
• Admissions availability.
• Curriculum and language.
• Annual tuition and additional charges.

The same principle applies to healthcare.

Buyers with regular medical needs should evaluate the actual clinics, hospitals and specialists they expect to use rather than relying only on a neighbourhood's general reputation.

Rent First or Buy Immediately?

Some relocating buyers prefer to rent before purchasing.

That can be useful when a buyer has not yet decided between Escazú Village, another Escazú condominium, Santa Ana or another part of the Central Valley.

Renting first can help answer practical questions that property photographs cannot:

• How does the daily traffic affect your routine?
• Do you use the communal facilities enough to justify the fees?
• Is the building convenient for your school or work location?
• Do you prefer apartment living or more private outdoor space?
• Which part of Escazú feels most practical after several weeks of normal routines?

For buyers who already know the area well, purchasing sooner may make more sense, particularly when a suitable property appears in a preferred development.

Current Escazú Village Evidence From Coldwell Banker

This evidence is more useful than claiming that Escazú Village is simply a popular or prestigious development.

It shows an active Coldwell Banker listing in the community and documented sold properties handled through the network.

Who Escazú Village May Suit Best

Escazú Village may be particularly suitable if you want:

• An apartment rather than a large detached house.
• Shared leisure amenities.
• Commercial services close to home.
• A Central Valley base rather than a beach location.
• Access to the wider Escazú and San José business environment.
• A property that can be compared against a substantial local resale market.

You may prefer another part of Escazú if your priorities include:

• A large private garden.
• A detached family home.
• Greater separation from commercial activity.
• A larger estate.
• A different elevation or mountain setting.

The Coldwell Banker Escazú search makes that comparison practical because buyers can evaluate Escazú Village alongside houses, condominiums and luxury properties throughout the canton.

Frequently Asked Questions About Living in Escazú Village

Is Escazú Village only residential?

No. Current Coldwell Banker property descriptions identify it as a mixed residential and commercial community with apartments, restaurants, stores and shared amenities.

Are there currently properties for sale in Escazú Village?

Yes. At the time this guide was reviewed, Coldwell Banker Costa Rica was marketing a furnished one bedroom apartment in Escazú Village at $225,000, property ID 17239.

Has Coldwell Banker actually sold properties in Escazú Village?

Yes. Coldwell Banker Costa Rica records multiple Escazú Village listings as sold, including the three bedroom luxury penthouse with property ID 24762 and a furnished two bedroom apartment with property ID 13627.

Who handles Escazú properties for Coldwell Banker?

Coldwell Banker Santa Ana Real Estate serves the Escazú and Santa Ana area. Mario Marun, Broker and Owner, has current and sold Escazú properties in his Coldwell Banker portfolio.

Can foreigners buy property in Escazú?

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica's international buying guidance explains that foreign buyers can generally own titled Costa Rican property. Buyers should still use a qualified attorney to verify title and carry out due diligence.

Should I use a lawyer when buying?

Yes. Coldwell Banker Costa Rica's buyer guidance recommends a competent Costa Rican real estate attorney to protect the buyer's interests and handle legal due diligence and registration requirements.

Where can I see all current Escazú listings?

Use the Coldwell Banker Costa Rica Escazú property search to compare current houses, apartments, luxury residences, land and commercial properties.

Is Escazú Village Right for You?

Escazú Village can offer an attractive balance for buyers who want an apartment based lifestyle, shared amenities and commercial convenience within the Central Valley.

But a buyer should not choose the development based only on its reputation.

Compare the exact unit, outlook, condominium rules, monthly obligations and location against other properties across Escazú.

Coldwell Banker Costa Rica has checkable experience in this specific market.

The network currently markets property in Escazú Village, records previous Escazú Village apartments as sold and has a local Santa Ana brokerage with active and completed Escazú inventory.

For international buyers, that local property knowledge can be combined with proper independent legal due diligence before a purchase is completed.