House and home prices in El Guarco, Costa Rica

Prices for houses and homes in El Guarco, Cartago, including houses in gated condominiums, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 138 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡73,600,000

≈ $160,000

That is a property of 145 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡69M and ₡86M.

Based on 103 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡72,000,000

66 listings

Quoted in dollars

$183,000

37 listings

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

13% cheaper than Cartago 43% cheaper than the national average #60 of 74 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡588,800
Published in the last 30 days: 2
Listings quoted in dollars: 36%

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Price trend for houses in El Guarco, Cartago

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡73M	127	525
September 2026	₡77M	103	525
October 2026	₡74M	103	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

Median rent

₡480,000 /month

≈ $1,043

That is a property of 135 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡446k and ₡522k.

Based on 35 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡480,000 /month

26 listings

Quoted in dollars

$1,016 /month

9 listings

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

11% cheaper than Cartago 42% cheaper than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡3,556
Listings quoted in dollars: 26%
Gross rental yield: 7.8% a year

Twelve months of the median rent over the median sale price. They come from two different sets of listings, so this compares areas rather than describing any one property: it does not deduct maintenance, taxes or months without a tenant.

Prices for houses by district in El Guarco, Cartago

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

Patio De Agua ₡741k/m²

Sale ₡60M 1 listings
Tobosi ₡600k/m²

Sale ₡72M Rent ₡442k 17 listings
San Isidro ₡589k/m²

Sale ₡71M Rent ₡943k 26 listings
El Tejar ₡582k/m²

Sale ₡75M Rent ₡480k 94 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

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Prices for other property types in El Guarco, Cartago

Apartment prices 1 listings

Rent ₡480k /month
Lot prices 21 listings

Sale ₡46M
Farm prices 15 listings

Sale ₡120M
Commercial space prices 4 listings

Sale ₡113M
Office prices 1 listings

Rent ₡2.3M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in El Guarco, Cartago?

The median sale price for houses in El Guarco, Cartago is ₡73,600,000. Most are offered between ₡68,750,000 and ₡86,480,000, based on 103 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in El Guarco, Cartago?

The median rent for houses in El Guarco, Cartago is ₡480,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡445,800 and ₡522,000, based on 35 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in El Guarco, Cartago?

The median price per built square metre for houses in El Guarco, Cartago is ₡588,800, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in El Guarco, Cartago?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡73,600,000, and the price per square metre, ₡588,800. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in El Guarco, Cartago are offered between ₡69M and ₡86M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in El Guarco, Cartago?

The gross rental yield in El Guarco, Cartago is around 7.8% a year: the median rent is ₡480,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡73,600,000. It is a reference for comparing areas rather than the return on any one property, since it does not deduct maintenance, taxes or months without a tenant.

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