House and home prices in Escazú, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 966 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡175,720,000

≈ $382,000

That is a property of 287 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡127M and ₡290M.

Based on 781 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡105,000,000

39 listings

Quoted in dollars

$390,000

742 listings

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

27% more expensive than San José 35% more expensive than the national average #12 of 74 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡612,695
Published in the last 30 days: 32
Listings quoted in dollars: 95%

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Price trend for houses in Escazú, San José

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡171M	739	525
September 2026	₡194M	693	525
October 2026	₡176M	781	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

₡1,104,000 /month

≈ $2,400

That is a property of 221 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡874k and ₡1.7M.

Based on 185 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡742,500 /month

10 listings

Quoted in dollars

$2,400 /month

175 listings

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

14% more expensive than San José 33% more expensive than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡4,615
Listings quoted in dollars: 95%
Gross rental yield: 7.5% 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 Escazú, San José

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

Escazú ₡626k/m²

Sale ₡191M Rent ₡1.1M 267 listings
San Antonio ₡612k/m²

Sale ₡129M Rent ₡920k 223 listings
San Rafael ₡611k/m²

Sale ₡179M Rent ₡1.2M 476 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

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Prices for other property types in Escazú, San José

Apartment prices 718 listings

Sale ₡177M Rent ₡782k /month
Lot prices 149 listings

Sale ₡166M Rent ₡2.2M /month
Farm prices 35 listings

Sale ₡244M Rent ₡943k /month
Commercial space prices 63 listings

Sale ₡437M Rent ₡1.1M /month
Office prices 51 listings

Sale ₡184M Rent ₡1.5M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Escazú, San José?

The median sale price for houses in Escazú, San José is ₡175,720,000. Most are offered between ₡126,500,000 and ₡289,800,000, based on 781 active listings.

How much does it cost to rent a house in Escazú, San José?

The median rent for houses in Escazú, San José is ₡1,104,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡874,000 and ₡1,748,000, based on 185 active listings.

What is the price per built square metre in Escazú, San José?

The median price per built square metre for houses in Escazú, San José is ₡612,695, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a house is worth in Escazú, San José?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡175,720,000, and the price per square metre, ₡612,695. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Escazú, San José are offered between ₡127M and ₡290M.

Is it worth buying to rent out in Escazú, San José?

The gross rental yield in Escazú, San José is around 7.5% a year: the median rent is ₡1,104,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡175,720,000. 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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