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How much does a house cost in Heredia?
As of October 2026, the median asking price for a house for sale in Heredia is $300,000, across 5,131 priced house listings on Costa Rica Realtor. Apartments run a median $169,000 and land $290,000.
Live asking prices on Costa Rica Realtor, not closed sales.
Costa Rica Realtor has 9,672 homes for sale in Heredia, collected from agencies and portals across Costa Rica. Their median asking price is $290,000 ($1,350 per m2), updated October 2026.
By property type
House
$300,000
(5,131)Land
$290,000
(2,347)Apartment
$169,000
(1,061)Commercial
$680,000
(539)Other
$548,613
(147)
Median home price
$290,000
Median price / m²
$1,350
Median rent / mo
$1,404
Listings here
9,672
What does property cost in Heredia?
The median asking price in Heredia, Costa Rica is $290,000 across 9,225 observed sale asking prices ($1,350/m²); the typical range runs $181,364 to $548,613.
Source: CostaRicaRealtor.com Price Index · Calculated October 13, 2026 · Asking prices; partial coverage
Houses: 5,381Lots / Land: 2,459Apartments / Condos: 1,089Commercial: 581Other: 162
Browse Heredia by canton
Heredia
2931 listings · $241,390
Santo Domingo
1685 listings · $329,168
San Rafael
1303 listings · $362,563
San Pablo
876 listings · $200,000
Belen
682 listings · $400,000
San Isidro
577 listings · $440,000
Barva
512 listings · $263,334
Santa Barbara
452 listings · $271,719
Sarapiqui
358 listings · $225,000
Flores
296 listings · $346,175
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Buying property in Heredia: common questions
For international buyers
Can foreigners buy property in Heredia?
Yes. In Heredia, 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 Heredia?
Asking prices in Heredia currently run from $181,364 to $548,612, with a median of $290,000 (about $1,350/m²). There are 9,672 homes listed for sale right now.
Do I need residency to buy in Heredia?
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 Heredia?
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 Heredia?
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 Heredia?
Right now, Heredia listings for sale are mostly houses (5,381). 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.