House and home prices in Palmares, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 43 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡75,000,000

≈ $163,043

That is a property of 150 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡63M and ₡112M.

Based on 41 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡71,000,000

32 listings

Quoted in dollars

$223,000

9 listings

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

40% cheaper than Alajuela 42% cheaper than the national average #59 of 74 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡642,857
Published in the last 30 days: 1
Listings quoted in dollars: 22%

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Price trend for houses in Palmares, Alajuela

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
September 2026	₡75M	37	525
October 2026	₡75M	41	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 for houses by district in Palmares, Alajuela

Sorted by price per built m² — the only way to compare areas without property size distorting the picture.

Palmares ₡727k/m²

Sale ₡105M 9 listings
Zaragoza ₡684k/m²

Sale ₡68M Rent ₡500k 15 listings
La Granja ₡643k/m²

Sale ₡180M 3 listings
Buenos Aires ₡550k/m²

Sale ₡68M Rent ₡400k 8 listings
Esquipulas ₡383k/m²

Sale ₡45M 3 listings
Candelaria ₡380k/m²

Sale ₡71M 4 listings
Santiago —

Sale ₡112M 1 listings

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Prices for other property types in Palmares, Alajuela

Apartment prices 1 listings

Sale ₡86M
Lot prices 26 listings

Sale ₡40M Rent ₡800k /month
Farm prices 14 listings

Sale ₡138M
Commercial space prices 3 listings

Rent ₡1.6M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Palmares, Alajuela?

The median sale price for houses in Palmares, Alajuela is ₡75,000,000. Most are offered between ₡63,000,000 and ₡112,000,000, based on 41 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Palmares, Alajuela?

The median price per built square metre for houses in Palmares, Alajuela is ₡642,857, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in Palmares, Alajuela?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡75,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡642,857. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Palmares, Alajuela are offered between ₡63M and ₡112M.

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