If you've been searching for the best places to buy near Jaco Beach without a giant price tag, this is one to see: a 333 m² single-family building lot just half a mile from white-sand Playa Mantas. At only $80,000 — with water and electricity already available and the property taxes current — it's some of the best priced real estate near Jaco you'll come across in a spot this close to the beach. I live and work right here on the coast, and at www.jacobeachchef.com I help visitors discover both great food and great Jaco Beach real estate. Let me walk you through this one.
The lot: 333 m², cleared and ready to build
This is a clean, buildable 333 m² single-family lot in a quiet residential pocket of the Punta Leona area, half a mile from the sand at Playa Mantas. It's the perfect size for a comfortable home or a beach getaway — big enough for a garden and outdoor living, without the upkeep of a sprawling parcel. For anyone weighing up Punta Leona real estate, a right-sized, ready-to-build lot this close to the ocean at this price is exactly the kind of opportunity that doesn't sit on the market long.
Water and electricity ready — and taxes current
Two of the biggest headaches when buying land in Costa Rica are getting utilities to the property and inheriting a mess of back taxes. Neither applies here. Water and electricity are ready to go, so you can start building without the long waits and extra costs of running services from scratch, and the property taxes are current and paid up to date. That combination — services in place, taxes clean, a fair price — is what makes this stand out among the best properties near Jaco Beach, and it's a big part of why it's such strong value at $80,000.
Half a mile from white-sand Playa Mantas
The real draw is the location. You're just half a mile from Playa Mantas, one of the calm, white-sand beaches that make this stretch of coast so sought-after. The water here is cleaner and gentler than the main Jacó beach — perfect for swimming and long, lazy afternoons — and far less crowded, yet you're still an easy drive from all of Jacó's restaurants, shops, and services. Out here life is cheaper, cleaner, calmer, and higher quality, which is exactly why this pocket of real estate Jaco buyers keep asking me about stays in demand.
The right size at the right price
At 333 m² with services ready and taxes clean, this lot is an easy first step into owning near the beach in Costa Rica. Build a cozy single-family home or a simple getaway, half a mile from the sand, for a total that's a fraction of what waterfront-adjacent land costs back in the United States, California, or Florida. That value gap is exactly why so many buyers now look for the best priced real estate near Jaco before anywhere else — and at $80,000, this one is about as approachable as it gets.
Ready to see it in person?
Whether you want a first beach home or a smart, well-priced piece of land to build on later, this Playa Mantas lot is one of the best-value pieces of real estate near Jacó I can show you. Message me directly and I'll send the full details, the survey, more photos, or set up a private viewing — and while you're here scouting, let me cook you an unforgettable villa dinner too. See all my listings and menus at www.jacobeachchef.com.