House and home prices in the canton of San Mateo, Alajuela

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

Data for August 2026, across 20 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡101,062,500

≈ $192,500

That is a property of 152 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡74M and ₡250M.

Based on 20 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡67,000,000

9 listings

Quoted in dollars

$390,000

11 listings

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

12% cheaper than Alajuela 21% cheaper than the national average #38 of 69 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡694,444
Published in the last 30 days: 1
Listings quoted in dollars: 55%

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Rental prices

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

Prices for houses by district in San Mateo, Alajuela

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

San Mateo ₡908k/m²

Sale ₡250M 11 listings
Jesús María ₡558k/m²

Sale ₡67M 4 listings
Labrador ₡501k/m²

Sale ₡76M 5 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

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Prices for other property types in San Mateo, Alajuela

Apartment prices 1 listings

Sale ₡142M
Lot prices 26 listings

Sale ₡57M Rent ₡1.1M /month
Farm prices 6 listings

Sale ₡171M

Frequently asked questions

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

The median sale price for houses in San Mateo, Alajuela is ₡101,062,500. Most are offered between ₡73,843,750 and ₡250,000,000, based on 20 active listings.

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

The median price per built square metre for houses in San Mateo, Alajuela is ₡694,444, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

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

Start from the median price for the area, ₡101,062,500, and the price per square metre, ₡694,444. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San Mateo, Alajuela are offered between ₡74M and ₡250M.

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