House and home prices in Santa Ana, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 870 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡178,020,000

≈ $387,000

That is a property of 296 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡121M and ₡329M.

Based on 636 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡120,000,000

59 listings

Quoted in dollars

$415,000

577 listings

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

29% more expensive than San José 37% more expensive than the national average #11 of 74 cantons by price

Price per built m²: ₡690,000
Published in the last 30 days: 38
Listings quoted in dollars: 91%

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Price trend for houses in Santa Ana, San José

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡146M	619	525
September 2026	₡194M	546	525
October 2026	₡178M	636	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

₡1,012,000 /month

≈ $2,200

That is a property of 223 m² · 3 bed · 3 bath.

Most fall between ₡782k and ₡1.6M.

Based on 234 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡812,500 /month

12 listings

Quoted in dollars

$2,200 /month

222 listings

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

5% more expensive than San José 22% more expensive than the national average

Rent per built m²: ₡4,600
Listings quoted in dollars: 95%
Gross rental yield: 6.8% 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 Santa Ana, San José

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

Uruca ₡854k/m²

Sale ₡345M Rent ₡1.0M 35 listings
Pozos ₡755k/m²

Sale ₡187M Rent ₡1.2M 255 listings
Salitral ₡723k/m²

Sale ₡423M 6 listings
Santa Ana ₡690k/m²

Sale ₡161M Rent ₡1.0M 311 listings
Piedades ₡643k/m²

Sale ₡198M Rent ₡943k 193 listings
Brasil ₡597k/m²

Sale ₡120M Rent ₡690k 70 listings

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Prices for other property types in Santa Ana, San José

Apartment prices 601 listings

Sale ₡87M Rent ₡598k /month
Lot prices 166 listings

Sale ₡118M Rent ₡794k /month
Farm prices 82 listings

Sale ₡335M
Commercial space prices 51 listings

Sale ₡359M Rent ₡1.1M /month
Office prices 62 listings

Sale ₡159M Rent ₡1.5M /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a house cost in Santa Ana, San José?

The median sale price for houses in Santa Ana, San José is ₡178,020,000. Most are offered between ₡120,562,500 and ₡328,900,000, based on 636 active listings.

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

The median rent for houses in Santa Ana, San José is ₡1,012,000 per month. Most are offered between ₡782,000 and ₡1,627,250, based on 234 active listings.

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

The median price per built square metre for houses in Santa Ana, San José is ₡690,000, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

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

Start from the median price for the area, ₡178,020,000, and the price per square metre, ₡690,000. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all houses listed in Santa Ana, San José are offered between ₡121M and ₡329M.

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

The gross rental yield in Santa Ana, San José is around 6.8% a year: the median rent is ₡1,012,000 per month and the median sale price is ₡178,020,000. 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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