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Costa Rica Real Estate Market Report 2026

Live pricing from Green Coast's active nationwide inventory — average prices by region and property type, refreshed monthly for US and Canadian buyers.

Data as of September 11, 2026 · 1583 listings

Key findings

Average listing price

$953,250

Active GCI listings

1583

Most active region

Jacó / Los Sueños / Playa Hermosa

Price range

$1,000 – $29,950,000

Based on Green Coast active and approved listings only — not a national census of every property in Costa Rica.

Listings by region

Prices by region

Ojochal

Listings
201
Avg price
$561,394
Avg per m²
$1,184

Nationwide

Listings
77
Avg price
$584,502
Avg per m²
$1,091

Guanacaste

Listings
2
Avg price
$1,348,500
Avg per m²
$302

Property types

House

705 listings

$901,702

avg · $1,000 – $29,950,000

Condo

184 listings

$499,080

avg · $99,000 – $5,900,000

Land

519 listings

$787,152

avg · $20,000 – $29,950,000

Farm

54 listings

$2,131,827

avg · $89,914 – $29,950,000

What this means for buyers

Whether you are comparing Pacific coast beach homes, Central Valley condos, or Southern Zone land, this snapshot shows where Green Coast inventory clusters today — useful for setting expectations before a property tour or offer. Pair these numbers with our buyer guides and investment tools to build a complete picture of your Costa Rica purchase.

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About this data

Figures aggregate Green Coast Investments listings in ACTIVE phase with staff approval — the same inventory buyers see on greencoastinvestments.com. Averages move as listings are added, sold, or repriced. This report is updated on the first of each month and reflects our nationwide buyer's agency footprint, not every property listed in Costa Rica.

Sample size reflects GCI inventory at generation time. Use alongside local due diligence — not as a substitute for a comparative market analysis on a specific property.

Listing dates in current inventory: June 15, 2026 – September 9, 2026

Daniel Berkley

Founder & CEO — in Costa Rica since 2004. Daniel leads Green Coast's buyer advisory and negotiation across the Pacific coast, Central Valley, and Southern Zone.

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Frequently asked questions
How much does property cost in Costa Rica in 2026?
Prices vary sharply by region and property type. This report shows average asking prices from Green Coast's active listings — from affordable land in the Southern Zone to premium beachfront in Guanacaste and Manuel Antonio. Use the regional table above and browse current listings for the most up-to-date bands.
Which region has the most listings on Green Coast right now?
The 'Most active region' stat at the top of this page reflects where our current approved inventory is concentrated. It changes as listings are added and sold — check back monthly or browse properties filtered by region.
Can Americans buy property in Costa Rica?
Yes. Foreigners can own fee-simple property in most of Costa Rica with the same rights as citizens, aside from maritime-zone concessions which follow separate rules. See our step-by-step buying guide for foreigners for title types, closing costs, and due diligence.
Is Costa Rica real estate a good investment?
Many US and Canadian buyers purchase for lifestyle, relocation, or rental income — each with different return profiles. Use our rental income calculator to model yields, and speak with a Green Coast advisor about region-specific demand before you commit.
How often is this report updated?
Green Coast regenerates this page on the first day of each month (Costa Rica time) from live listing data. The 'Data as of' date at the top shows when numbers were last calculated.