Farm and smallholding prices in the canton of San Mateo, Alajuela

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

Data for September 2026, across 18 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡223,125,000

≈ $425,000

That is a lot of 18,351 m².

Most fall between ₡104M and ₡295M.

Based on 18 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡250,000,000

7 listings

Quoted in dollars

$400,000

11 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.

42% more expensive than Alajuela 12% more expensive than the national average #36 of 72 cantons by price

Price per m² of land: ₡10,512
Price per hectare: ₡105,120,600
Listings quoted in dollars: 61%

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Price trend for farms in San Mateo, Alajuela

Month	Median sale price	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡171M	525
September 2026	₡223M	525

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 Mateo, Alajuela

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

Labrador ₡17k/m²

Sale ₡59M 2 listings
San Mateo ₡10k/m²

Sale ₡243M 14 listings
Desmonte ₡7,435/m²

Sale ₡201M 2 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

Alajuela Atenas Grecia San Carlos San Ramón Orotina Naranjo Palmares Poás Sarchí Upala Zarcero

Prices for other property types in San Mateo, Alajuela

House prices 32 listings

Sale ₡187M
Apartment prices 1 listings

Sale ₡142M
Lot prices 23 listings

Sale ₡59M Rent ₡1.1M /month

Frequently asked questions

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

The median sale price for farms in San Mateo, Alajuela is ₡223,125,000. Most are offered between ₡104,343,750 and ₡294,835,688, based on 18 active listings.

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

The median land price in San Mateo, Alajuela is ₡10,512 per square metre, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

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

Start from the median price for the area, ₡223,125,000, and the price per square metre, ₡10,512. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all farms listed in San Mateo, Alajuela are offered between ₡104M and ₡295M.

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