House and home prices in San José, Atenas, Costa Rica

Prices for houses and homes in San José, Atenas, Alajuela, including houses in gated condominiums, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 19 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡155,500,000

≈ $338,043

That is a property of 206 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡76M and ₡290M.

Based on 18 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡57,000,000

8 listings

Quoted in dollars

$540,000

10 listings

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

3% cheaper than Atenas 20% more expensive than the national average #73 of 226 districts by price

Price per built m²: ₡766,667
Listings quoted in dollars: 56%

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Price trend for houses in San José, Atenas, Alajuela

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
September 2026	₡184M	19	525
October 2026	₡156M	18	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. The line only joins comparable months: when the number of listings moves by more than 20% from one month to the next, it starts again.

Rental prices

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

Prices in nearby areas

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Prices for other property types in San José, Atenas, Alajuela

Apartment prices 1 listings

Sale ₡76M
Lot prices 6 listings

Sale ₡51M
Farm prices 12 listings

Sale ₡73M

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in San José, Atenas, Alajuela?

The median sale price for houses in San José, Atenas, Alajuela is ₡155,500,000. Most are offered between ₡75,900,000 and ₡289,775,000, based on 18 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in San José, Atenas, Alajuela?

The median price per built square metre for houses in San José, Atenas, Alajuela is ₡766,667, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in San José, Atenas, Alajuela?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡155,500,000, and the price per square metre, ₡766,667. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San José, Atenas, Alajuela are offered between ₡76M and ₡290M.

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