House and home prices in San Carlos, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 131 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡90,000,000

≈ $195,652

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

Most fall between ₡60M and ₡130M.

Based on 129 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡81,000,000

96 listings

Quoted in dollars

$266,000

33 listings

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

28% cheaper than Alajuela 31% cheaper than the national average #48 of 74 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡532,321
Published in the last 30 days: 10
Listings quoted in dollars: 26%

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Price trend for houses in San Carlos, Alajuela

Month	Median sale price	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡79M	525
September 2026	₡90M	525
October 2026	₡90M	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 houses by district in San Carlos, Alajuela

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

Monterrey ₡1.3M/m²

Sale ₡125M 3 listings
La Fortuna ₡785k/m²

Sale ₡79M Rent ₡200k 47 listings
Venado ₡664k/m²

Sale ₡299M 1 listings
Quesada ₡552k/m²

Sale ₡110M 29 listings
Aguas Zarcas ₡437k/m²

Sale ₡86M 14 listings
Pital ₡422k/m²

Sale ₡90M 2 listings
La Palmera ₡405k/m²

Sale ₡97M 3 listings
Pocosol ₡399k/m²

Sale ₡50M Rent ₡175k 4 listings
Venecia ₡388k/m²

Sale ₡84M 4 listings
Florencia ₡347k/m²

Sale ₡66M Rent ₡165k 20 listings
Cutris ₡345k/m²

Sale ₡59M 2 listings
La Tigra ₡257k/m²

Sale ₡49M 3 listings

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Prices for other property types in San Carlos, Alajuela

Apartment prices 4 listings

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

Sale ₡45M Rent ₡85k /month
Farm prices 111 listings

Sale ₡190M
Commercial space prices 14 listings

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

Sale ₡50M

Frequently asked questions

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

The median sale price for houses in San Carlos, Alajuela is ₡90,000,000. Most are offered between ₡59,800,000 and ₡130,000,000, based on 129 active listings.

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

The median price per built square metre for houses in San Carlos, Alajuela is ₡532,321, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

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

Start from the median price for the area, ₡90,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡532,321. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San Carlos, Alajuela are offered between ₡60M and ₡130M.

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