Lot and land prices in Desamparados, Costa Rica

Prices for lots and land in Desamparados, San José, recalculated every month from Anuntico listings.

Data for October 2026, across 63 active listings.

Sale prices

Median sale price

₡91,030,000

≈ $197,891

That is a lot of 3,072 m².

Most fall between ₡36M and ₡349M.

Based on 62 listings.

Two markets in a single figure

Quoted in colones

₡43,500,000

35 listings

Quoted in dollars

$800,000

27 listings

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

6% cheaper than San José 20% more expensive than the national average #24 of 72 cantons by price

Price per m² of land: ₡77,128
Published in the last 30 days: 3
Listings quoted in dollars: 44%

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Price trend for lots in Desamparados, San José

Month	Median	Listings	Exchange rate
August 2026	₡81M	51	525
September 2026	₡80M	55	525
October 2026	₡91M	62	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

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

Prices for lots by district in Desamparados, San José

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

San Rafael Arriba ₡230k/m²

Sale ₡896M 13 listings
Gravilias ₡149k/m²

Sale ₡245M 1 listings
Damas ₡139k/m²

Sale ₡121M 4 listings
Desamparados ₡125k/m²

Sale ₡71M Rent ₡460k 12 listings
San Antonio ₡115k/m²

Sale ₡78M 5 listings
San Juan De Dios ₡107k/m²

Sale ₡32M 1 listings
Patarrá ₡50k/m²

Sale ₡37M 5 listings
Frailes ₡38k/m²

Sale ₡26M 2 listings
San Cristóbal ₡29k/m²

Sale ₡35M 5 listings
San Miguel ₡27k/m²

Sale ₡97M 13 listings
Rosario ₡25k/m²

Sale ₡38M 2 listings

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Prices for other property types in Desamparados, San José

House prices 189 listings

Sale ₡76M Rent ₡550k /month
Apartment prices 27 listings

Sale ₡103M Rent ₡200k /month
Farm prices 15 listings

Sale ₡359M
Commercial space prices 31 listings

Sale ₡212M Rent ₡407k /month

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lot cost in Desamparados, San José?

The median sale price for lots in Desamparados, San José is ₡91,030,000. Most are offered between ₡35,500,000 and ₡349,275,000, based on 62 active listings.

What is land worth per square metre in Desamparados, San José?

The median land price in Desamparados, San José is ₡77,128 per square metre, counting only listings for sale that declare their area.

How do you find out what a lot is worth in Desamparados, San José?

Start from the median price for the area, ₡91,030,000, and the price per square metre, ₡77,128. From there size, condition and the exact location decide the rest: half of all lots listed in Desamparados, San José are offered between ₡36M and ₡349M.

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