House and home prices in San Mateo, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 36 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡179,400,000

≈ $390,000

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

Most fall between ₡94M and ₡251M.

Based on 36 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡135,000,000

12 listings

Quoted in dollars

$407,500

24 listings

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

44% more expensive than Alajuela 38% more expensive than the national average #10 of 74 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡653,889
Published in the last 30 days: 2
Listings quoted in dollars: 67%

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Price trend for houses in San Mateo, Alajuela

Month	Median sale price	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡101M	525
September 2026	₡187M	525
October 2026	₡179M	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 Mateo, Alajuela

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

San Mateo ₡850k/m²

Sale ₡218M 22 listings
Desmonte ₡613k/m²

Sale ₡230M 2 listings
Jesús María ₡558k/m²

Sale ₡98M 4 listings
Labrador ₡488k/m²

Sale ₡67M 8 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 ₡124M
Lot prices 24 listings

Sale ₡57M Rent ₡920k /month
Farm prices 20 listings

Sale ₡200M Rent ₡1.1M /month

Frequently asked questions

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

The median sale price for houses in San Mateo, Alajuela is ₡179,400,000. Most are offered between ₡94,300,000 and ₡250,750,000, based on 36 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 ₡653,889, 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, ₡179,400,000, and the price per square metre, ₡653,889. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San Mateo, Alajuela are offered between ₡94M and ₡251M.

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