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House and home prices in the canton of Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Prices for houses and homes in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, including houses in gated condominiums, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for September 2026, across 115 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡230,475,000

≈ $439,000

That is a property of 215 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡147M and ₡473M.

Based on 86 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡80,000,000

11 listings

Quoted in dollars

$456,000

75 listings

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

28% more expensive than Guanacaste 66% more expensive than the national average #4 of 71 cantons by price
Price per built m²
₡1,045,586
Published in the last 30 days
3
Listings quoted in dollars
87%

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Price trend for houses in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Month Median sale price Exchange rate
August 2026 ₡203M 525
September 2026 ₡230M 525

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

Median rent

₡1,202,250 /month

≈ $2,290

That is a property of 210 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡735k and ₡1.6M.

Based on 29 listings.

48% more expensive than Guanacaste 34% more expensive than the national average
Rent per built m²
₡4,386
Listings quoted in dollars
90%
Gross rental yield
6.3% 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 Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

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

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Prices for other property types in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?

The median sale price for houses in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is ₡230,475,000. Most are offered between ₡146,606,250 and ₡472,500,000, based on 86 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?

The median rent for houses in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is ₡1,202,250 per month. Most are offered between ₡735,000 and ₡1,575,000, based on 29 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?

The median price per built square metre for houses in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is ₡1,045,586, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡230,475,000, and the price per square metre, ₡1,045,586. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste are offered between ₡147M and ₡473M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste?

The gross rental yield in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste is around 6.3% a year: the median rent is ₡1,202,250 per month and the median sale price is ₡230,475,000. 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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$245,000

+30 days
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For rent in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

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Se alquila casa lista para estrenar  in Veintisiete De Abril, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste — ₡ 290 000 - Photo 2 of 14
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₡ 290 000

+30 days
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$4,000

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Casa Kai: Villa Moderna de Lujo - Piscina y Privacidad - Hatillo in Veintisiete De Abril, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste — $2,900 - Photo 2 of 14
Casa Kai: Villa Moderna de Lujo - Piscina y Privacidad - Hatillo in Veintisiete De Abril, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste — $2,900 - Photo 3 of 14

$2,900

+30 days
3 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 2 Garages 370 Construction m² 4,600 Land m²

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