House and home prices in San Rafael Arriba, Desamparados, Costa Rica

Prices for houses and homes in San Rafael Arriba, Desamparados, San José, including houses in gated condominiums, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 30 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡78,200,000

≈ $170,000

That is a property of 158 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡47M and ₡120M.

Based on 28 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡120,000,000

13 listings

Quoted in dollars

$170,000

15 listings

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

3% more expensive than Desamparados 40% cheaper than the national average #178 of 226 districts by price

Price per built m²: ₡494,937
Listings quoted in dollars: 54%

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Price trend for houses in San Rafael Arriba, Desamparados, San José

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
September 2026	₡89M	28	525
October 2026	₡78M	28	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

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

Prices in nearby areas

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Prices for other property types in San Rafael Arriba, Desamparados, San José

Apartment prices 1 listings

Rent ₡300k /month
Lot prices 13 listings

Sale ₡896M
Farm prices 1 listings

Sale ₡851M
Commercial space prices 9 listings

Sale ₡250M

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in San Rafael Arriba, Desamparados, San José?

The median sale price for houses in San Rafael Arriba, Desamparados, San José is ₡78,200,000. Most are offered between ₡46,776,565 and ₡120,000,000, based on 28 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in San Rafael Arriba, Desamparados, San José?

The median price per built square metre for houses in San Rafael Arriba, Desamparados, San José is ₡494,937, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in San Rafael Arriba, Desamparados, San José?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡78,200,000, and the price per square metre, ₡494,937. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in San Rafael Arriba, Desamparados, San José are offered between ₡47M and ₡120M.

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