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Santa Ana lies between Escazú and Mora at the foot of the hills on the west side of the Central Valley, and it is the closest of the two expat cantons to the airport: about 12 km from SJO, 17 minutes by route estimate. The tourism board describes a warm, dry climate and a tradition of clay handicrafts. On the numbers, it is the canton with the higher house median and the cheaper condos and land of the two.
Santa Ana has a broad sale inventory, with houses leading and condos and land also represented. The live table below gives each type its own asking-price range, while the page header reports the pooled median across all types.
Condos can provide a lower entry price than detached houses in this canton. Land suits a different plan and requires a build budget; commercial property needs separate diligence. The live table shows how many priced listings support each median.
The long-term rental market has a substantial house and condo inventory. A buyer can compare current asking rents beneath the table before deciding whether to rent first.
What to check before buying in Santa Ana. No Maritime Zone applies, so due diligence is about title, the condominium regime and the community. For a house inside a condominium or gated development, read the HOA rules, budget and reserve fund before the purchase agreement. For a lot in the hills, confirm the water letter and the road, and get a survey on any slope. 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 whether the Solidarity tax applies; its threshold is a construction value above ₡143 million (about $270,000) for 2026, on top of the 0.25% annual property tax.
Santa Ana suits a buyer who wants a house with a garden close to the airport, a relocating family seeking space, or an investor seeking a long-term tenant. A buyer who wants a high-rise condo with more services in walking distance can compare Escazú's separate live inventory.
Contact us through any listing to arrange viewings in Santa Ana and Escazú on the same day.
Prices at a glance
Live asking prices for this page's area, as of November 10, 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 | 3,061 | 2,941 | $280,000 to $750,000 | $450,000 |
| Condo / apartment | 1,174 | 1,124 | $165,000 to $315,000 | $200,000 |
| Land | 785 | 742 | $188,463 to $820,950 | $320,000 |
| Commercial | 158 | 139 | $335,000 to $1,300,000 | $750,000 |
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House
Median $450,000
Middle half $280,000 to $750,000
3,061 listings, 2,941 priced
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Condo / apartment
Median $200,000
Middle half $165,000 to $315,000
1,174 listings, 1,124 priced
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Land
Median $320,000
Middle half $188,463 to $820,950
785 listings, 742 priced
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Commercial
Median $750,000
Middle half $335,000 to $1,300,000
158 listings, 139 priced
House median per built m²: $1,583 across 2,744 priced houses with a recorded built area.
Long-term rent, median monthly asking: house $2,300 (1,006 priced); condo / apartment $1,300 (951 priced).
Asking prices on Costa Rica Realtor, not closed sales. Medians and percentiles are withheld below 10 priced listings. As of November 10, 2026.
Costa Rica Realtor has 5,244 homes for sale in Santa Ana, San José, collected from agencies and portals across Costa Rica. Their median asking price is $360,000 ($1,666 per m2), updated November 2026.
By property type
House
$450,000
(2,941)Apartment
$200,000
(1,124)Land
$320,000
(742)Commercial
$750,000
(139)Other
$700,000
(64)
Median home price
$360,000
Median price / m²
$1,667
Median rent / mo
$1,800
Listings here
5,244
What does property cost in Santa Ana, San José?
The median asking price in Santa Ana, San José, Costa Rica is $360,000 across 5,010 observed sale asking prices ($1,667/m²); the typical range runs $226,247 to $699,875.
Source: CostaRicaRealtor.com Price Index · Calculated November 10, 2026 · Asking prices; partial coverage
Houses: 3,061Apartments / Condos: 1,174Lots / Land: 785Commercial: 158Other: 66
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Buying property in Santa Ana, San José: common questions
For international buyers
How much does a house cost in Santa Ana?
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 Santa Ana from the airport?
About 12 km from San José international airport (SJO), 17 minutes by route estimate.
Santa Ana or Escazú?
Both cantons have houses, condos and long-term rentals, but the mix and location differ. Compare the live type rows on each page, then visit the neighbourhoods and check commute times before choosing.
Can a foreigner buy property in Santa Ana?
Yes. Foreign buyers have the same ownership rights as Costa Rican citizens over titled (fee-simple) property, with no residency requirement. No Maritime Zone restriction applies this far inland.
Can I rent in Santa Ana before I buy?
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 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.