House and home prices in Santa Bárbara, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 66 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡218,000,000

≈ $473,913

That is a property of 300 m² · 4 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡86M and ₡414M.

Based on 57 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡140,000,000

31 listings

Quoted in dollars

$900,000

26 listings

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

55% more expensive than Heredia 68% more expensive than the national average #5 of 74 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡611,275
Published in the last 30 days: 7
Listings quoted in dollars: 46%

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Price trend for houses in Santa Bárbara, Heredia

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡145M	59	525
September 2026	₡203M	48	525
October 2026	₡218M	57	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

₡600,000 /month

≈ $1,304

That is a property of 175 m² · 3 bed · 2 bath.

Most fall between ₡560k and ₡690k.

Based on 9 listings.

23% cheaper than Heredia 28% cheaper than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡3,429
Listings quoted in dollars: 33%
Gross rental yield: 3.3% 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 Bárbara, Heredia

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

San Juan ₡1.0M/m²

Sale ₡414M Rent ₡710k 12 listings
Santo Domingo ₡950k/m²

Sale ₡575M Rent ₡690k 11 listings
Santa Bárbara ₡547k/m²

Sale ₡175M Rent ₡560k 20 listings
San Pedro ₡500k/m²

Sale ₡73M 6 listings
Jesús ₡491k/m²

Sale ₡218M Rent ₡600k 16 listings
Purabá —

Rent ₡500k 1 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

Heredia San Pablo Santo Domingo San Rafael Barva Belén San Isidro Flores Sarapiquí

Prices for other property types in Santa Bárbara, Heredia

Apartment prices 7 listings

Rent ₡290k /month
Lot prices 46 listings

Sale ₡80M Rent ₡598k /month
Farm prices 21 listings

Sale ₡276M
Commercial space prices 4 listings

Sale ₡357M Rent ₡1.7M /month
Office prices 1 listings

Rent ₡230k /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Santa Bárbara, Heredia?

The median sale price for houses in Santa Bárbara, Heredia is ₡218,000,000. Most are offered between ₡86,000,000 and ₡414,000,000, based on 57 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in Santa Bárbara, Heredia?

The median rent for houses in Santa Bárbara, Heredia is ₡600,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡560,000 and ₡690,000, based on 9 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Santa Bárbara, Heredia?

The median price per built square metre for houses in Santa Bárbara, Heredia is ₡611,275, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in Santa Bárbara, Heredia?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡218,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡611,275. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Santa Bárbara, Heredia are offered between ₡86M and ₡414M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Santa Bárbara, Heredia?

The gross rental yield in Santa Bárbara, Heredia is around 3.3% a year: the median rent is ₡600,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡218,000,000. 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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