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Escazú is the canton west of central San José where most foreign buyers who want to live in the Central Valley end up looking first. It is about 18 km from the international airport (SJO), 30 minutes in normal traffic. San Rafael de Escazú hosts an outdoor art exhibition, which tells you something about how the canton sees itself. For a buyer who needs to be near the airport and the capital rather than on a beach, this is the comparison point for everything else in the country.
Escazú has a broad sale inventory, with houses leading and condos another substantial category. The live table below separates their asking prices; the page header's median pools them with land and commercial property.
Condos and apartments offer a different home and maintenance budget from a detached house. Land and commercial property have their own price distributions, so compare the current priced counts and ranges before choosing a type.
Escazú has a sizeable long-term rental market in the listings. Buyers can compare current house and condo asking rents beneath the table, then inspect individual properties before deciding whether to rent first.
What to check before buying in Escazú. There is no Maritime Zone issue here, so due diligence is about the title, the condominium regime and the building. For a house in a gated community, read the HOA rules and budget. For a condo, read the condominium bylaws and reserve fund. Run the Registro Nacional check on the exact unit or parcel and have your attorney confirm there are no liens or annotations. For a $1M-plus house, ask about the Solidarity tax, which applies when construction value exceeds ₡143 million (about $270,000) for 2026, on top of the 0.25% annual property tax.
Escazú suits a buyer who wants a primary residence near the airport and the capital, a family relocating, or an investor seeking a long-term tenant. Buyers who want more garden space can also compare Santa Ana's separate live inventory.
Contact us through any listing to arrange viewings in Escazú and Santa Ana on the same day.
Prices at a glance
Live asking prices for this page's area, as of November 9, 2026. The header median pools all property types; each row below covers one type.
| Type | Listings | Priced | Middle half (P25 to P75) | Median asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | 2,710 | 2,590 | $300,000 to $695,000 | $425,000 |
| Condo / apartment | 1,535 | 1,484 | $275,000 to $538,250 | $387,500 |
| Land | 685 | 665 | $185,000 to $795,000 | $343,000 |
| Commercial | 175 | 162 | $337,500 to $1,506,375 | $675,209 |
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House
Median $425,000
Middle half $300,000 to $695,000
2,710 listings, 2,590 priced
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Condo / apartment
Median $387,500
Middle half $275,000 to $538,250
1,535 listings, 1,484 priced
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Land
Median $343,000
Middle half $185,000 to $795,000
685 listings, 665 priced
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Commercial
Median $675,209
Middle half $337,500 to $1,506,375
175 listings, 162 priced
House median per built m²: $1,412 across 2,432 priced houses with a recorded built area.
Long-term rent, median monthly asking: house $2,500 (793 priced); condo / apartment $2,000 (1,116 priced).
Asking prices on Costa Rica Realtor, not closed sales. Medians and percentiles are withheld below 10 priced listings. As of November 9, 2026.
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Costa Rica Realtor has 5,163 homes for sale in Escazu, San José, collected from agencies and portals across Costa Rica. Their median asking price is $400,000 ($1,600 per m2), updated November 2026.
By property type
House
$425,000
(2,590)Apartment
$387,500
(1,484)Land
$343,000
(665)Commercial
$675,209
(162)Other
$525,000
(52)
Median home price
$400,000
Median price / m²
$1,600
Median rent / mo
$2,300
Listings here
5,163
What does property cost in Escazu, San José?
The median asking price in Escazu, San José, Costa Rica is $400,000 across 4,954 observed sale asking prices ($1,600/m²); the typical range runs $280,000 to $675,000.
Source: CostaRicaRealtor.com Price Index · Calculated November 9, 2026 · Asking prices; partial coverage
Houses: 2,710Apartments / Condos: 1,535Lots / Land: 685Commercial: 175Other: 57Condo: 1
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Buying property in Escazu, San José: common questions
For international buyers
How much does a house cost in Escazú?
The live Prices at a glance table on this page shows the current house median, middle half of asking prices and priced listing count. The all-property median in the header includes other types too.
How far is Escazú from the airport?
About 18 km from San José international airport (SJO), 30 minutes in normal traffic.
Can a foreigner buy a house in Escazú?
Yes. Foreign buyers have the same ownership rights as Costa Rican citizens over titled (fee-simple) property, with no residency requirement. The Maritime Zone restrictions that apply on the coast do not arise here.
Is Escazú a good place to rent before buying?
Long-term asking rents, where the priced sample is large enough, appear beneath Prices at a glance. They are not evidence of holiday-rental occupancy or net income; ask a local manager for those figures.
What does a $1M house in Escazú look like against the coast?
A seven-figure budget can reach different types of house on the coast and in Escazú. Compare the live house rows on each area page, then assess location, built area, title and upkeep on individual listings.
What are the closing costs and annual taxes?
Budget roughly 3.5 to 4% of the price for closing (1.5% transfer tax, legal fees and stamps). Annual property tax is 0.25% of registered value, and homes whose construction value exceeds ₡143 million (about $270,000) for 2026 also pay the Solidarity tax on a sliding scale.
General information, not legal advice. Costa Rican property law and tax thresholds change — confirm specifics with a licensed Costa Rican attorney before buying.