Lot and land prices in the canton of San Mateo, Alajuela

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

Data for September 2026, across 23 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡58,500,000

≈ $111,429

That is a lot of 4,180 m².

Most fall between ₡42M and ₡88M.

Based on 22 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡60,000,000

13 listings

Quoted in dollars

$82,500

9 listings

The headline figure blends the two, converting dollars at ₡525 to the dollar.

6% more expensive than Alajuela 27% cheaper than the national average #45 of 71 cantons by price

Price per m² of land: ₡20,534
Published in the last 30 days: 1
Listings quoted in dollars: 41%

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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

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.

Jesús María ₡24k/m²

Sale ₡44M 6 listings
San Mateo ₡22k/m²

Sale ₡68M Rent ₡1.1M 11 listings
Labrador ₡14k/m²

Sale ₡62M 4 listings
Desmonte ₡11k/m²

Sale ₡60M 2 listings

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Prices in nearby areas

Alajuela Atenas Grecia San Carlos San Ramón Orotina Naranjo Palmares Poás Sarchí Upala Zarcero

Prices for other property types in San Mateo, Alajuela

House prices 32 listings

Sale ₡187M
Apartment prices 1 listings

Sale ₡142M
Farm prices 18 listings

Sale ₡223M

Frequently asked questions

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

The median sale price for lots in San Mateo, Alajuela is ₡58,500,000. Most are offered between ₡42,125,000 and ₡88,026,655, based on 22 active listings.

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

The median land price in San Mateo, Alajuela is ₡20,534 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, ₡58,500,000, and the price per square metre, ₡20,534. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all lots listed in San Mateo, Alajuela are offered between ₡42M and ₡88M.

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