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Roca Verde Homes in Atenas - Location, convenience, and social community
Roca Verde Homes in Atenas - Location, convenience, and social community

Roca Verde Homes in Atenas - Location, convenience, and social community.

Costa Rica Realtors in Atenas
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In our introductory article, Gated Communities in Atenas, Costa Rica - 5 Reasons Why Most Expats Choose a Gated Community, we covered the 5 features that many expats seek when moving to Atenas.

Great location, good security, convenience, and social community.
Great location, good security, convenience, and social community.

Roca Verde is our second featured gated community (you can see the first article Hacienda Atenas Land For Sale - Modern, elegant new homes in a pristine natural and secure setting that covers these five key points exceedingly well.

There are a few lots still available, ranging from $100K - $200K+
There are a few lots still available, ranging from $100K - $200K+

Roca Verde is the largest of the gated communities in Atenas, and is conveniently located within walking distance of the center of town and a 5-minute drive to the new highway, which leads San Jose in 30 minutes, as well as the beach areas in 30 minutes.

Atenas is a small mountain town in the western Central Valley, said to have the 'Best Climate in the World' and home to a large expat community. In fact, Atenas was recently voted one of the best retirement towns in the world by AARP (see AARP Ranks Atenas, Costa Rica One of "The Best Places to Retire Abroad.")

Living in Roca Verde you could walk into Atenas
Living in Roca Verde you could walk into Atenas

This community would be best for those people who would like an immediate social network provided by over 75 completed homes, nearly 70% of which are occupied full time. The proximity to town offers convenient access to shopping, restaurants, medical services, and community activities.

Homes vary greatly in style and price, ranging from US$185,000 to over $1 million, divided into 3 phases of construction. The infrastructure is excellent with wide concrete roads, streetlights and 24-hour gated entry. The community has a steep terrain in many sections, which offers sweeping views of the town of Atenas and the surrounding countryside.

Short-term developer financing is being offered.
Short-term developer financing is being offered.

There are a few lots still available, ranging from $100K - $200K+. All available lots are zoned to be at least 7,000M2 (1.75 acres), while public road lots range from 700-3,000M2.

Short-term developer financing is being offered and all lots are in individual corporations. There are several turnkey building packages offered with lot purchases, but generally this community focuses on completed homes for sale. Currently, there are approximately 10 completed homes for sale at various price points.

There are approximately 10 newly completed homes for sale at various price points.
There are approximately 10 newly completed homes for sale at various price points.

Roca Verde Homes in Atenas.

  • Number of Lots: 115
  • Average Lot Size: +7,000M2 (1.75 acres); 2,500 M2 for road fronted lots
  • Average Lot Price: $150,000
  • Average Home Price: $450,000
  • Elevation: 2,400ft
  • Building Restrictions: 15% of lot
  • Water Source: Private wells
  • Amenities: 24-hour security, gated entry, concrete roads, street lights, high-speed Internet
  • HOA Dues: $40mth for homes
  • Distance from Atenas town center: Less than 1 mile
  • Developer Financing: 50% down, 3 years, with interest rates of 8-10%

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