Anselmo Llorente, Tibás, Costa Rica Real Estate

Anselmo Llorente, Tibás, San José real estate is the market for the third district of the canton of Tibás, in San José province, Costa Rica. The district covers 1.4 km² (0.5 sq mi) and its postal code is 11303. It is a small, built-up district, and the listings here cover residential, commercial and land properties. Buyers mostly look at homes and apartments, but the mix also includes lots, commercial spaces and buildings, so the first step is deciding what you want the property to do for you.

The listed types point to several buyer profiles. Someone relocating can buy a house or an apartment to live in, and a lot can suit a person who wants to build a home of their own design.

Buying to rent out later is also possible, and a purchase of this kind is a long-term investment, so check whether the unit suits tenants. Commercial spaces, warehouses and buildings fit people who want a place for a business or a property with several uses. Farms are also listed, which is less usual for a district this small.

The pack lists these types for sale: houses, apartments or condos, lots and land, farms, commercial spaces, warehouses and buildings. When there are enough listings, this page shows above how many of each are available. What to look at in each:

• Houses: structural condition, roof, plumbing and wiring, and the boundaries.
• Apartments or condos: monthly fees, the bylaws and the state of common areas.
• Lots, land and farms: legal access, water, electricity and the shape of the terrain.
• Commercial spaces, warehouses and buildings: permitted use, loading access and parking.

The main strength of this district is its position. In a straight line, the canton seat, San Juan, is 1.0 km (0.6 mi) away, and downtown San José is 2.3 km (1.4 mi) away. Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 15.7 km (9.8 mi) away in a straight line.

The district is not coastal, so there is no beachfront land here and the maritime-terrestrial zone does not apply. It lies in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, close to the capital, which matters if you will commute or need city services nearby.

• A title search at the National Registry (Registro Nacional): who owns the property and whether it carries mortgages, liens or annotations. Order it before investing.
• A registered survey plan (plano catastrado) that matches the title and what you see on the ground, including boundaries, size and access.
• A land-use certificate (uso de suelo) from the Municipalidad de Tibás and the canton's zoning plan, which say what can be built and for what use.
• Property tax (Law 7509) and municipal services paid up to date.
• For apartments or condos, the condominium bylaws and proof that fees are paid (Law 7933). For lots or farms, written water availability from AyA or the local ASADA, plus electricity.

Foreigners can own titled property in Costa Rica with the same rights as citizens (Article 19 of the Constitution), with the exceptions the law sets.

Anselmo Llorente borders Calle Blancos (canton of Goicoechea), San Juan, Cinco Esquinas and San Vicente (canton of Moravia). That puts it inside a continuous urban area where moving between districts is routine.

Official neighbourhoods include Apolo, Dalia, Estancia, Fletcher, Franjo, Jardines de Tibás, Jardines La Trinidad, Monterreal, Palmeras, Santa Mónica, Talamanca and Vergel. Real travel time depends on the hour and the road, so visit at the times you would normally travel before deciding.

A purchase usually starts with comparing several properties of the same type, then working with a local agent who knows the area. Once you choose, the agent or a lawyer requests the title search and the survey plan, and the notary prepares the public deed. The transfer pays the transfer tax (Law 6999), so ask for the full closing-cost breakdown before signing.

Agencies and agents with listings in the zone appear further down this same page, so you can contact them directly.