Lot and land prices in San Carlos, Costa Rica

Prices for lots and land in San Carlos, Alajuela, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 157 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡45,000,000

≈ $97,826

That is a lot of 1,000 m².

Most fall between ₡32M and ₡72M.

Based on 156 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡42,750,000

144 listings

Quoted in dollars

$197,150

12 listings

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

16% cheaper than Alajuela 41% cheaper than the national average #57 of 72 cantons by price

Price per m² of land: ₡37,975
Published in the last 30 days: 11
Listings quoted in dollars: 8%

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Price trend for lots in San Carlos, Alajuela

Month	Median sale price	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡45M	525
September 2026	₡45M	525
October 2026	₡45M	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.

Rental prices

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

Prices for lots by district in San Carlos, Alajuela

Sorted by price per m² of land — the only way to compare areas without lot size distorting the picture.

La Fortuna ₡45k/m²

Sale ₡45M 115 listings
Florencia ₡31k/m²

Sale ₡95M 9 listings
Quesada ₡29k/m²

Sale ₡30M Rent ₡85k 12 listings
Venado ₡21k/m²

Sale ₡13M 1 listings
Aguas Zarcas ₡21k/m²

Sale ₡60M 7 listings
Venecia ₡21k/m²

Sale ₡85M 1 listings
La Palmera ₡18k/m²

Sale ₡40M 1 listings
La Tigra ₡15k/m²

Sale ₡40M 6 listings
Pocosol ₡8,894/m²

Sale ₡56M 5 listings

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Prices for other property types in San Carlos, Alajuela

House prices 131 listings

Sale ₡90M Rent ₡188k /month
Apartment prices 4 listings

Sale ₡117M Rent ₡376k /month
Farm prices 111 listings

Sale ₡190M
Commercial space prices 14 listings

Sale ₡115M Rent ₡550k /month
Office prices 1 listings

Sale ₡50M

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lot cost in San Carlos, Alajuela?

The median sale price for lots in San Carlos, Alajuela is ₡45,000,000. Most are offered between ₡32,375,000 and ₡72,350,000, based on 156 active listings.

What is land worth per square metre in San Carlos, Alajuela?

The median land price in San Carlos, Alajuela is ₡37,975 per square metre, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a lot is worth in San Carlos, Alajuela?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡45,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡37,975. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all lots listed in San Carlos, Alajuela are offered between ₡32M and ₡72M.

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