E3 Realty · Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Altos de
Felipe

Luxury Residences · Prime Location

ZRDM · Zona Residencial de Media Densidad 8,216 m² · Finca 528422 60+ Units · 4 Towers
+ Regulatory Upside Potential
Property Overview

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Santa Ana
Location
San José, Costa Rica
ZRDM
Zoning
Zona Residencial de Media Densidad
8,216 m²
Total Area
Finca 528422
60+
Total Units
70m² plus 15m² parking per unit
Site Analysis

Property Overview

A prime 8,216 m² parcel in Santa Ana — one of Greater San José's most desirable residential corridors, with dual street frontage and elevated valley views.

Topography
Topography
Future Land Use
Future Land Use — Nuevo Plan Regulador
Current Land Use
Current Land Use — Usos de Suelos
Strategic Location

Property Location & Context

The property commands a dominant position in Santa Ana, with dual street access and sweeping valley views. Elevated terrain provides natural privacy while maintaining proximity to premium amenities.

  • City Center (San José)20 min
  • Escazú Premium Zone8 min
  • International Airport25 min
  • CIMA Hospital5 min
  • Forum Shopping Center4 min
Front view
Site view
Site view
Site view
Development Concept

Four-Tower Configuration

Current regulation supports up to 4 towers and 60 units, with significant potential for increase in near future.

Complex renders
Complex Renders
4-tower layout
4-Tower Site Layout
Residential Units

Unit Types

Two thoughtfully designed floor plans — priced well below comparable apartments in other locations.

85m Floor Plan
1 Bedroom
70 m² + 15 m² parking
$180,000 incl. parking
  • Living area70 m²
  • Parking15 m²
  • Total85 m²

Our recommendation is priced below comparable units—even those with smaller layouts in areas closer to the city center.

1-Bedroom Interior
105m Floor Plan
2 Bedrooms
90 m² + 15 m² parking
$226,125 incl. parking
  • Living area90 m²
  • Parking15 m²
  • Total105 m²

Our recommendation is priced below comparable units—even those with smaller layouts in areas closer to the city center.

2-Bedroom Interior
Proposed Development

Development Configuration

Optimized for maximum permitted density under Zona Residencial de Media Densidad (ZRDM). Four towers of 15 units each across three floors.

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4towers
Building Towers
Independent structures on a shared plot with communal areas
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60units
Apartments
70 m² average. 15 per tower. Optimized layout for sale price
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3floors
Floors per Tower
Within 4-floor maximum height allowed. Potential for 4th floor upside
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90spaces
Parking Spaces
60 included with units + 30 additional spaces for separate sale
Investment Analysis

Feasibility Model

Zona Residencial de Media Densidad (ZRDM)

Current regulation supports up to 4 towers and 60 units, with significant potential for increase in near future. Adjust the variables below to explore how the economics shift under different market assumptions.

Financial Summary

Land at $100/m² · Sale at $2,325/m² · Construction at $1,275/m²

Total Revenue
$11.18M
60 apts + 90 parking spaces
Total Cost
$9.50M
Construction + land + indirect
Net Profit
$1.68M
↑ 15.0% margin
Profit Margin
15.0%
Over total revenue
Land Cost ($100/m²)$821,600
Site Infrastructure$657,280
Building Construction$5,355,000
Parking Construction$1,170,000
Contingency Buffer (10%)$800,388
Indirect Costs (8.75%)$700,340
Adjust Assumptions
Sale Price per m²$2,325
$1,800$2,900
Construction Cost per m²$1,275
$900$1,600
Land Price per m²$100
$100$200

Land Price Sensitivity

How does the deal perform at different land acquisition costs? Table updates with current slider inputs.

All scenarios use the sale price and construction cost from the sensitivity controls above.

Land Price ($/m²) Land Cost Total Cost Revenue Net Profit Margin

Project Timeline & IRR

4-tower build-out over 30 months, with each phase partially funding subsequent phases. Cash flow reflects a phased construction and absorption schedule, based on the base financial model.

Project Duration
30months
5 phases × 6 months
Total Revenue
$11.18M
60 units + parking
Net Profit
$1.68M
15.0% margin
Project IRR
Annual (semi-annual periods)
Apartment & Parking Sales
Direct + Indirect Costs
Net Cash Flow (positive)
Net Cash Flow (negative)

Market Comparison

Altos de Felipe is positioned at roughly 7–10% below comparable projects in consolidated submarkets of San José (Los Anonos, Uruca), representing a $15K–$20K gap per unit. Given its location between Lindora and Guachipelín—two of the most dynamic residential and commercial nodes on the West side—this pricing suggests clear upside potential, especially considering the project's larger unit formats and competitive price per square meter.

Project Unit Type Apt m² Parking m² Total m² Price (USD) $/Apt m² $/Total m²
Altos de Felipe 1 Bedroom 70 15 85 $180,000 $2,571 $2,118
Altos de Felipe 2 Bedrooms 90 18 108 $226,100 $2,512 $2,093
Apartamentos en la Uruca 1 Bedroom 50 12 62 $152,500 $3,050 $2,460
Apartamentos en la Uruca 2 Bedrooms 70 14 84 $183,600 $2,623 $2,186
Apartamentos en Los Anonos 1 Bedroom 56 13 69 $179,200 $3,200 $2,597
Apartamentos en Los Anonos 2 Bedrooms 76 16 92 $196,500 $2,586 $2,137

Development Scenarios

Two viable configurations within the same land parcel. The premium mix scenario captures higher-value units on upper floors.

4 Towers
4 Towers · 60 Units · Uniform Mix
Base Case
Towers4
Total Units60
Unit Mix60 × 70 m²
Floors3
Revenue$11,182,500
Total Cost$9,504,608
Net Profit$1,677,892
Margin15.0%
3 Towers
3 Towers · 54 Units · Premium Mix
Alternative
Towers3
Total Units54
Unit Mix42 × 70 m² + 12 × 90 m²
Floors4 (+4th floor premium)
Revenue$10,743,615
Total Cost$9,061,076
Net Profit$1,682,539
Margin15.7%