Demo 4-Hectare Jungle Land with Spring Water and Build Sites

Titled off-grid land with spring water, road access, forest, and practical build sites.
$185,000 Available Owner financing Alternative payment considered Price shown in USD
4 ha Hectares
9.88 acres Acres
1.2 ha usable Usable area
$46,250/ha Price per hectare
$18,725/ac Price per acre
850–950m Elevation
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Location & access

Nearest town
San Mateo, approximately 8km away with supermarket, pharmacy, bank, and basic services
Nearest airport
Juan Santamaría International Airport, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by car
Road access
Not specified
Access notes
Access is via a gravel community road. Standard vehicle access may be possible in dry season, but 4x4 is strongly recommended from June to November. No river crossings are required. The entrance road is shared and maintained through community contributions. Buyers should confirm current road conditions before visiting.
Estimated travel time
1–2 hours
Region / province
Puntarenas, Piedras Blancas, Costa Rica

Land character & ecology

Topography
Not specified
Topography notes
Lower third of the land is relatively flat and suitable for a homesite, garden beds, orchard, and small-scale food production. Upper sections rise into mature forest with steeper slopes and natural drainage. The best build area is near the existing access road.
Usable area estimate
Approximately 1.2 hectares of the 4.0 hectares is flat or gently sloped and practically usable for building, gardens, and vehicle access. The remaining area is forested slope and conservation-oriented land.
Elevation
850–950m above sea level
Microclimate / rainfall notes
Approx. 2,800mm annual rainfall. Dry season generally January to April; wetter months May to November. Temperatures are typically 22–29°C at this elevation, with moderate humidity and evening ridge breezes.
Solar exposure
Not specified
Best / worst season
Best season: January to April. Most challenging season: September to October due to heavier rainfall and softer road conditions.
Soil quality
Fertile
Soil & agriculture notes
Deep red-brown soil in lower sections, suitable for gardens and fruit trees with normal tropical soil management. Upper slopes are more rocky and forested.
Neighbouring land use
North and east: forest and eco-community lots. West: small rural farm. South: shared gravel access road and mixed secondary growth.
Environmental restrictions
Demo environmental note: part of the upper forested area should be treated as conservation-sensitive land. Buyers should verify any local forest, slope, riparian, setback, clearing, or environmental permit requirements before building or clearing.

Size & development

Lot size
40,000 m²
Lot size hectares
4 ha
Lot size acres
9.88 acres
Road frontage
Approximately 120m on a shared private gravel road
Development phase
Not specified
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Built area (m²)
48 m²
Year built
2019
Construction type
Simple timber-frame cabin on concrete piers with metal roof, screened living area, composting/garden area nearby, and basic off-grid utility connections.
Known repairs or issues
Demo repair notes: cabin roof needs minor resealing, lower driveway may need drainage improvements, and water tank should be inspected before purchase.
Existing structures / improvements
Not specified

Systems & utilities

Off-grid independence
Fully off-grid
Power reliability
Not specified
Solar / power system details
Demo system: 5kW solar array, lithium battery bank, inverter/charger, and backup generator connection. Designed for lights, fridge, fans, internet, laptop work, and normal household use.
Power notes
Power system is represented as suitable for normal off-grid household loads. Heavy air conditioning, power tools, or EV charging would require review or upgrade.
Water source
Not specified
Water flow / quantity measured
Yes
Water notes
Spring-fed gravity water system with storage tank, sediment filtration, and UV treatment represented for demo layout purposes. Dry-season flow is estimated at around 5L/min. Buyers should verify source, flow, potability, storage, and documentation.
Potable water
Yes
Water features
Year-round spring on the upper section, seasonal creek along one boundary, and natural drainage corridors through the forested slope.
Waste / septic / greywater
Composting toilet and greywater garden represented for demo purposes. Buyers should verify waste system design, local requirements, capacity, and maintenance obligations.
Internet reliability
Not specified
Cell signal
Weak signal

Nature, food & setting

Forest / vegetation type
Mixed primary and mature secondary forest, with large canopy trees on the upper section and recovering secondary growth around the lower buildable area.
Primary or mature forest present
Yes
Wildlife
Regular sightings may include toucans, parrots, butterflies, frogs, and occasional monkeys. Seasonal insects should be expected in a tropical rural setting.
Food production
Existing garden beds, banana circle, composting area, young cacao grove, and space for expanded permaculture or agroforestry systems.
Fruit trees / useful plants
Mango, avocado, banana, plantain, citrus, cacao, guanábana, moringa, coffee plants, and useful hardwood trees.
Community integration
Inside community

Legal & title

Title / ownership type
Not specified
Folio / cadastral reference
Demo folio / cadastral reference — available on request
Survey / boundary plan
Yes
Zoning / permitted use
Not specified
Legal access
Yes
Legal access notes
The demo land is represented as having documented access via a shared private road and recorded easement. Buyers should verify road rights, easements, access continuity, and maintenance obligations through a qualified local attorney.
Water rights / access documented
Yes
Water rights notes
Spring and shared water access are represented for demo purposes. Buyers should verify water access, water-use rights, local permits, concessions, community agreements, and ongoing responsibilities before purchase.
Foreign ownership restrictions
No known restrictions
Building permits
Partially permitted
Building permit notes
Demo permit notes: existing cabin represented as partially documented. Buyers should verify all existing structures, building approvals, planning rules, and future build permissions locally.
Flood / natural hazard notes
No known risk
Annual land tax / local rates
Approx. $180/year demo estimate
Legal notes and confirmation points
  • The demo land is represented as having documented access via a shared private road and recorded easement. Buyers should verify road rights, easements, access continuity, and maintenance obligations through a qualified local attorney.
  • Demo permit notes: existing cabin represented as partially documented. Buyers should verify all existing structures, building approvals, planning rules, and future build permissions locally.
  • Spring and shared water access are represented for demo purposes. Buyers should verify water access, water-use rights, local permits, concessions, community agreements, and ongoing responsibilities before purchase.
  • This is demo legal copy only. Real buyers should verify title, boundaries, zoning, access, water, permits, taxes, environmental restrictions, and community obligations with an independent professional.
  • Demo repair notes: cabin roof needs minor resealing, lower driveway may need drainage improvements, and water tank should be inspected before purchase.
OGD does not verify legal documents. Buyers should conduct independent due diligence with a qualified local attorney before purchasing land.

Fees, maintenance & shared infrastructure

HOA / community fees
Approx. $150/month demo shared road, water intake, and common infrastructure contribution
Maintenance responsibilities
Owner maintains private driveway, cabin, solar system, water tank, filters, gardens, and private structures.
Shared infrastructure obligations
Demo shared infrastructure includes road grading, shared water intake inspection, community entrance maintenance, and occasional collective repairs.
Community notes
This demo land is represented as being inside a small eco-community with shared road access, nearby neighbours, community water infrastructure, and optional participation in community projects. Buyers should verify current rules, fees, shared infrastructure obligations, and community governance before purchase.

Buyer fit, seller & community

Best suited for

Best suited for experienced off-grid buyers, permaculture-focused homesteaders, eco-retreat planners, or small families comfortable with rural roads, seasonal maintenance, and hands-on land stewardship.

Not ideal for

Not ideal for buyers who need paved access to the gate, urban convenience, zero maintenance, formal resort infrastructure, or a fully finished turnkey home.

Revenue potential

Demo income note: land could potentially support cabin rental, small retreat use, or agroforestry income after buyer due diligence, local approvals, and additional development.

Seller story

This demo seller story explains how a landowner might present a property that has been started but not fully finished. The land is represented as suitable for someone who wants an off-grid foundation rather than raw untouched land.

Seller / listing contact
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Community
Alegria Village
A thriving ecological neighbourhood of 135+ residents from 34 countries, built on 170 acres of regenerated hillside in San Mateo — with its own water grid, fiber internet, and one of Costa Rica's most active permaculture farms.
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This demo land is represented as being inside a small eco-community with shared road access, nearby neighbours, community water infrastructure, and optional participation in community projects. Buyers should verify current rules, fees, shared infrastructure obligations, and community governance before purchase.

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