Demo Off-Grid Jungle Property with Spring Water and Guest Casita

A fully documented demo listing for testing the OGD property-for-sale page.
$285,000 Available Owner financing Price shown in USD
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
145 m² Built area
18,500 m² Lot size
1.85 ha Lot hectares
2019 Year built
Private rural setting Fully off-grid Potable water Food production Forest setting

About this property

A full demo property listing created for testing the property-for-sale single listing page layout on Off Grid Destinations.

Video tour

Home

Video sourced from the public property listing. Details should be confirmed directly with the owner or authorised representative.

Location & access

Nearest town
San Mateo, approximately 15 minutes by car
Nearest airport
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Estimated travel time from airport
1_2_hours
Region / province
Costa Rica

Legal & title

Title / ownership type
Full Titled
Folio / cadastral reference
Demo folio / parcel reference — for layout testing only
Survey / boundary plan
Yes
Zoning / permitted use
Residential Agricultural
Legal access
Yes
Water rights / access
Yes
Building permits
Partially permitted
Flood / natural hazard notes
No known risk
Annual property tax / local rates
Approx. $250/year demo estimate
Legal notes and confirmation points
  • The demo property is shown with documented legal road access via a shared rural access road. Buyers should always verify road rights, easements, and legal access through a qualified local attorney.
  • Demo permit notes: main structure represented as permitted, secondary structures represented as buyer-to-verify. Always confirm permits, approvals, and planning rules locally.
  • This is demo legal copy only. Real buyers should verify title, boundaries, access, water, permits, zoning, taxes, and environmental restrictions with an independent professional.
  • Demo repair note: minor roof maintenance, driveway drainage improvements, and solar battery inspection recommended within the first year.
OGD does not verify legal documents. Buyers should conduct independent due diligence with a qualified local attorney before purchasing.

Fees, maintenance & shared infrastructure

HOA / community fees
Approx. $120/month demo shared road and water contribution
Maintenance responsibilities
Owner maintains private driveway, home, garden areas, solar system, filters, water tanks, and all private structures.
Shared infrastructure obligations
Demo shared infrastructure includes internal road upkeep, shared water intake inspection, and contribution to community entrance maintenance.
Community notes
Demo community context: shared internal road access, nearby neighbours, quiet rural setting, and optional participation in community projects. Buyers should verify all community rules, fees, and shared infrastructure details independently.

Property dimensions & development

Construction type
Timber frame and concrete foundation with metal roof, screened living areas, covered terrace, and small guest casita.
Development phase
Fully developed
Lot size hectares
1.85 ha

Systems & utilities

Off-grid independence
Fully off-grid
Power reliability
Very Reliable
Solar / power system details
Demo solar system: 5kW solar array, lithium battery bank, inverter/charger, and backup generator connection. Designed for normal household loads, lights, fridge, fans, internet, and office use.
Power notes
The demo power setup is shown as reliable year-round with sensible use. Heavy air conditioning or workshop loads would require system review or upgrade.
Water notes
Spring-fed gravity water system with storage tank, sediment filtration, and UV treatment represented for demo layout purposes. Buyers should verify source, flow, potability, storage, and local documentation.
Potable water
Yes
Waste / septic / greywater
Septic system and greywater garden represented for demo purposes. Buyer should verify installation, capacity, local compliance, and maintenance requirements.
Internet reliability
Good
Cell signal
Good signal

Known features

Utilities
Battery storage Septic system Solar power Spring water Wi-Fi
Land & Access
4x4 access Road access Water Storage Tanks Well Water
Views & Natural Setting
Fruit trees Jungle views Private setting Wildlife-rich area
Sustainable & Eco Features
Eco-friendly design Greywater system Natural ventilation Permaculture features
Structures & Improvements
Covered terrace Full kitchen Guest house Outdoor shower Parking

Buyer fit, seller & community

Best suited for

Best suited for buyers who want an established off-grid base, a small-scale homestead, a private retreat, or a nature-focused property with existing infrastructure.

Not ideal for

Not ideal for buyers who need urban convenience, paved access to the door, zero maintenance, or a fully conventional suburban home experience.

Income potential

Moderate

Currently generating income: Yes

Demo income note: guest casita could potentially support occasional rental or retreat income, subject to local rules, platform setup, and owner management.

Seller story

This demo seller story explains why a property like this might appeal to a buyer seeking a practical, nature-connected off-grid life without starting completely from scratch.

Seller / listing contact
Matt New
Matt New
Living off-grid since 2012 with my wife Amy and dog MJ in the jungles of Costa Rica. Co-creater of the award winning Fusion Home.
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Community

Demo community context: shared internal road access, nearby neighbours, quiet rural setting, and optional participation in community projects. Buyers should verify all community rules, fees, and shared infrastructure details independently.

Location

Get directions to San Mateo, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

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