Taking a quick look at the real estate magazines in Costa Rica, any savvy real estate buyer will quickly realize that finding a quality single story luxury home in a great area at an attractive price of under $500,000 is practically impossible.

Rapidly increasing land prices are forcing real estate developers to build as many square meters as they can on the land that they buy which means that they tend to build two story homes and very few of them are building single story homes which is why they are so hard to find.

Since 2003 our family business has helped hundreds of our customers to find the perfect single storey home at the best possible price and during that process we’ve made a few discoveries so here are The Top 12 Reasons Why Single Storey Homes Are So Popular In Costa Rica:

1. Single Storey Homes Are Often More Attractive.

   Some people believe that single level homes are more visually appealing than multi-storey homes. However, this very much depends on personal taste as well as the prevailing architectural style. From a more practical perspective, single storey properties may be beneficial because sound travels easily between floors.

2. Cheaper To Build.

   Although land costs in Costa Rica continue to rise, it is cheaper to build a single story home than a two story home. Fewer materials are used when building a single storey home compared to one with additional floors. Labor costs and professional fees are also cheaper when building a single storey home.



3. More Space & Time Efficient.

   Single storey homes are more efficient in regards to space and time. Stairs take up valuable space from the total area of the home. In addition a shorter time-frame is taken when constructing a single storey home compared to a multi-storey home, because less work has to be put into the project.

4. Easier To Maintain.

   Maintenance is easier accomplished with a single storey home. Plumbing pipes, electrical installation and the entire building on a whole is easier to maintain. Pipes can be removed at ease or replaced if needed, unlike a multi-storey home where they may be embedded into the concrete.

5. Great For Seniors

   The one-storey layout of a home makes it the perfect living situation for seniors. Mature homeowners can maintain their independence with these accessible floor plan. Especially for residents with hip issues, having to navigate up and down stairs daily can be quite taxing. With all of the living area on one floor, single story homes are perfectly suited to seniors.



6. Better For People With Limited Mobility

   Single story homes also make great homes for individuals with mobility limitations. Sadly, the upstairs portion of two-storey homes can be “out of bounds” to people in wheelchairs without expensive alterations. Single story homes allow everyone to easily and comfortably access the entire living area.

7. Child-Friendly Living

   Single story homes can be the perfect fit for families with young children. Having your young children tumble down the stairs is a common fear for many parents – I know this well because I still remember the sound of my son falling down the stairs over 25 years ago – but even just having the kids playing on a different floor can be a cause of worry. You can avoid these issues with a family-friendly Single story homes.



8. Safer in the Event of an Emergency!

   In case of emergencies such as fires, earthquakes, etc. a single storey home is more beneficial in that it allows for evacuations to occur at ease, seeing that you are already on the ground floor. In a single storey home you are closer to the main entrance/exit of the home and you can easily jump through a window.

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9. Open-Plan Design

   Many people enjoy the bright, spacious, and open feel of living in a single story home. With the right layout, everything feels airy and sunny as opposed to other home designs that might feel cramped and dim. Delight your guests with an open plan concept.

10. More Privacy

    Single story homes are often built on nice large lots. As opposed to town-homes and split houses, where you practically sit on top of your neighbours, single story homes often offer a lot of privacy. You’ll appreciate a nice wide lot with a gorgeous garden to enjoy the beautiful weather here in Costa Rica.



11. More Flexibility For Expansion.

    There’s an added benefit to the large lots on which some single story homes are built in that they provide space to accommodate additions should you want to expand your living space in the future.

12. With High-Demand A Single Story Home Is Often A Better Investment

    As land to build becomes increasingly scarce, single story homes are becoming harder and harder to find but because offer so many great benefits, they are always in high-demand. Should you ever decide to place your single story home on the market, there should be a good demand and you should be able to ask for an attractive price.

If you are in the market to buy or sell a single storey home in the Santa Ana or Escazú areas, please contact us today and you will quickly see why we are the best people to help you find or sell your single storey home.

Andrew Makarik

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.