Lot and land prices in San Mateo, Costa Rica

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

Data for October 2026, across 24 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡57,000,000

≈ $123,913

That is a lot of 3,417 m².

Most fall between ₡38M and ₡83M.

Based on 23 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡60,000,000

13 listings

Quoted in dollars

$98,750

10 listings

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

7% more expensive than Alajuela 25% cheaper than the national average #47 of 72 cantons by price

Price per m² of land: ₡21,320
Published in the last 30 days: 1
Listings quoted in dollars: 43%

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Price trend for lots in San Mateo, Alajuela

Month	Median sale price	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡57M	525
September 2026	₡59M	525
October 2026	₡57M	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 Mateo, Alajuela

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

San Mateo ₡24k/m²

Sale ₡60M Rent ₡920k 12 listings
Jesús María ₡23k/m²

Sale ₡44M 6 listings
Labrador ₡12k/m²

Sale ₡56M 4 listings
Desmonte ₡11k/m²

Sale ₡60M 2 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

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Prices for other property types in San Mateo, Alajuela

House prices 36 listings

Sale ₡179M
Apartment prices 1 listings

Sale ₡124M
Farm prices 20 listings

Sale ₡200M Rent ₡1.1M /month

Frequently asked questions

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

The median sale price for lots in San Mateo, Alajuela is ₡57,000,000. Most are offered between ₡37,835,000 and ₡82,570,000, based on 23 active listings.

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

The median land price in San Mateo, Alajuela is ₡21,320 per square metre, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

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

Start from the median price for the area, ₡57,000,000, and the price per square metre, ₡21,320. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all lots listed in San Mateo, Alajuela are offered between ₡38M and ₡83M.

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