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Costa Rica Realtor has 13 homes for sale in San Pedro, Alajuela, collected from agencies and portals across Costa Rica. Their median asking price is $400,000, updated November 2026.
Median home price
$400,000
Listings here
13
What does property cost in San Pedro, Alajuela?
The median asking price in San Pedro, Alajuela, Costa Rica is $400,000 across 13 observed sale asking prices; the typical range runs $231,395 to $572,000.
Source: CostaRicaRealtor.com Price Index · Calculated November 10, 2026 · Asking prices; partial coverage
Houses: 10Lots / Land: 3
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Buying property in San Pedro, Alajuela: common questions
For international buyers
Can foreigners buy property in San Pedro, Alajuela?
Yes. In San Pedro, Alajuela, foreign buyers have the same ownership rights as Costa Rican citizens over titled (fee-simple) property — you can own it outright in your own name, with no residency requirement. The one exception is beachfront inside the Maritime Zone.
How much does it cost to buy in San Pedro, Alajuela?
Asking prices in San Pedro, Alajuela currently run from $231,394 to $572,000, with a median of $400,000 (about $1,145/m²). There are 13 homes listed for sale right now.
Do I need residency to buy in San Pedro, Alajuela?
No. You can buy titled property without any residency or citizenship. An investment of $150,000 or more in property (a threshold temporarily reduced from $200,000) can, in fact, qualify you to apply for temporary residency as an investor.
What taxes will I pay owning property in San Pedro, Alajuela?
A one-time 1.5% transfer tax at purchase, charged on the higher of the sale price and the registered fiscal value; then an annual property tax of 0.25% of registered value. Homes whose construction value exceeds the yearly luxury-home threshold (₡143 million for 2026, about $270,000) also pay the annual Solidarity — "luxury home" — tax on a sliding scale.
Should I hold title personally or through a company?
Both are common. Many buyers hold property in a Costa Rican corporation (S.A. or S.R.L.) for estate-planning and liability reasons; others hold it personally. A local attorney can advise which fits your situation.
What does the buying process look like in San Pedro, Alajuela?
A licensed notary (who in Costa Rica must be an attorney) handles the transfer and registers it with the Registro Nacional. Budget roughly 3.5–4% of the price for closing costs (transfer tax, legal fees and stamps). Buyers commonly use an escrow service — verify its SUGEF registration, which is anti-money-laundering oversight, not a guarantee of the funds.
What kinds of property are for sale in San Pedro, Alajuela?
Right now, San Pedro, Alajuela listings for sale are mostly houses (10). Use the type filter to see only houses, apartments, lots or commercial units.
General information, not legal advice. Costa Rican property law and tax thresholds change — confirm specifics with a licensed Costa Rican attorney before buying.