Farm and smallholding prices in San Carlos, Costa Rica

Prices for farms and smallholdings in San Carlos, Alajuela, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 111 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡190,000,000

≈ $413,043

That is a lot of 6,836 m².

Most fall between ₡83M and ₡708M.

Based on 111 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡125,000,000

57 listings

Quoted in dollars

$830,000

54 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡460 to the dollar.

38% more expensive than Alajuela 13% more expensive than the national average #37 of 72 cantons by price

Price per m² of land: ₡11,995
Price per hectare: ₡119,953,200
Published in the last 30 days: 3
Listings quoted in dollars: 49%

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Price trend for farms in San Carlos, Alajuela

Month	Median sale price	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡250M	525
September 2026	₡220M	525
October 2026	₡190M	460

Each month uses its own exchange rate: when a large share of the supply is quoted in dollars, a move in the colón also moves this line.

Rental prices

There aren't enough listings yet to publish a reliable median.

Prices for farms by district in San Carlos, Alajuela

Sorted by price per m² of land — the only way to compare areas without lot size distorting the picture.

Aguas Zarcas ₡38k/m²

Sale ₡150M 9 listings
Quesada ₡26k/m²

Sale ₡255M 8 listings
Florencia ₡17k/m²

Sale ₡110M 15 listings
La Fortuna ₡14k/m²

Sale ₡168M 42 listings
Cutris ₡10k/m²

Sale ₡460M 11 listings
La Tigra ₡10k/m²

Sale ₡72M 10 listings
Pital ₡8,434/m²

Sale ₡927M 2 listings
Pocosol ₡4,254/m²

Sale ₡509M 6 listings
Venecia ₡3,680/m²

Sale ₡234M 4 listings
Monterrey —

Sale ₡1,472M 3 listings
Venado —

Sale ₡750M 1 listings

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Prices for other property types in San Carlos, Alajuela

House prices 131 listings

Sale ₡90M Rent ₡188k /month
Apartment prices 4 listings

Sale ₡117M Rent ₡376k /month
Lot prices 157 listings

Sale ₡45M Rent ₡85k /month
Commercial space prices 14 listings

Sale ₡115M Rent ₡550k /month
Office prices 1 listings

Sale ₡50M

Frequently asked questions

How much does a farm cost in San Carlos, Alajuela?

The median sale price for farms in San Carlos, Alajuela is ₡190,000,000. Most are offered between ₡83,000,000 and ₡708,000,000, based on 111 active listings.

What is land worth per square metre in San Carlos, Alajuela?

The median land price in San Carlos, Alajuela is ₡11,995 per square metre, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a farm is worth in San Carlos, Alajuela?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡190,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡11,995. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all farms listed in San Carlos, Alajuela are offered between ₡83M and ₡708M.

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