Insights from Coldwell Banker Costa Rica
Discover the latest trends shaping the Costa Rica real estate market in June 2025. As we close out the first half of the year, the property landscape reveals key shifts in prices, inventory, and demand across homes, condos, land, and luxury segments.
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Overview: First Half of 2025 in Review
The Costa Rica housing market has experienced mixed performance through mid-2025. From rising inventory and longer selling timelines to standout growth in land prices, the data shows both challenges and strategic opportunities for buyers, sellers, and investors.
Property Type Analysis: Homes, Condos, Lots & Luxury
Single-Family Homes
- Median Sold Price: $642,238 (▼ 25.31% YTD)
- Inventory: ▲ 8.6%
- Sales Volume: ▼ 7.48%
- Average Days on Market: 359 days (▲ 31.44%)
Sellers in the home market face increased competition and longer selling timelines. Buyers benefit from softened prices and a wider selection.
Condos
- Median Sold Price: $432,209 (▼ 6.78%)
- Inventory: ▲ 4.84%
- Sales Volume: ▼ 31.08%
- Days on Market: 357 days (▲ 46.41%)
Condos are under pressure. To stay competitive, sellers must adjust pricing and marketing strategies.
Luxury Homes
- Median Sold Price: $1.39 million (▼ 7.59%)
- Inventory: Stable (▼ 0.78%)
- Sales Volume: ▼ 35.85%
- Days on Market: 520 days (▲ 69.58%)
Although prices dipped, luxury homes are holding value better than other segments. Patience is required as listings stay on the market longer.
Residential Lots
- Median Sold Price: $309,984 (▲ 35.3%)
- Inventory: ▲ 8.73%
- Sales Volume: ▼ 16.18%
- Price per Sq. Meter: ▲ 20.91%
Land remains the strongest performer. Despite fewer transactions, prices continue to climb, signaling strong investor interest in development and land acquisition.
Regional Spotlight: Pacific Coast to Central Valley
Guanacaste / Nicoya Peninsula
- Median List Price: $1.32 million (▼ 3.05%)
- Inventory: ▲ 21.96%
- Days on Market: Stable (▼ 0.12%)
Supply is rising, but buyer interest in this beach lifestyle destination holds strong.
Central and South Pacific
- Median List Price: $1.11 million (▲ 5.2%)
- Inventory: ▲ 7.01%
- Days on Market: ▲ 374 Days
This region continues to appeal to lifestyle buyers drawn by surf, nature, and community appeal.
Central Valley
- Median List Price: $610,685 (▲ 7.65%)
- Inventory: ▼ 6.04%
- Days on Market: ▲ 359 Days
- Price/Sq. Ft.: ▲ $153.04
Affordability, climate, and proximity to San José drive demand in this urban-meets-nature region.
What This Means for Buyers, Sellers & Investors
Buyers now have more options and more room to negotiate in several key categories.
Sellers need to adjust pricing strategies and highlight unique property features.
Investors, especially those interested in land development, should monitor residential lot trends closely.
FAQ: Costa Rica Real Estate in June 2025
Is now a good time to buy property in Costa Rica?
Yes, increased inventory and softened pricing make this a strategic moment for buyers, particularly in the home and condo markets.
Which region is seeing the most growth in 2025?
The Central Valley leads in price growth, while residential land across all regions shows strong appreciation.
How long are properties staying on the market?
On average, between 350 and 520 days depending on property type, with luxury listings taking the longest to sell.
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