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Alajuela, Costa Rica

Alajuela Real Estate: Houses and Land West of San José

57 homes and apartments for sale in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Properties for sale in Alajuela

24 properties shown

Atenas Paradise Estate, Atenas, Alajuela, Atenas, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica 10201, Atenas

$2,600,000

Alajuela

5 bd 6 ba 820 m²
Private Estate Surrounded By Nature, Alajuela, Turrucares, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20111

$2,500,000

Alajuela

3 bd 2 ba 754 m²
Resort Style Homestead, Turrucares, Alajuela, Turrucares, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20111

$1,975,000

Alajuela

6 bd 9 ba 860 m²
Commercial Property Near Sjo Airport, Alajuela, La Garita, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20113Commercial property

$1,700,000

Alajuela

10 bd 6 ba 675 m²
Hacienda Cielo De Café, Alajuela, San Roque, Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20301

$1,599,000

Alajuela

5 bd 4 ba 430 m²
Distinguished Polo Estate Equestrian Dream, La Guacima, Alajuela, Alajuela, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20105, La Guacima

$1,550,000

Alajuela

5 bd 5 ba
Tuscan Inspired Luxury With Views, Seclusion, And Elegance, Villas De Arroyo, Alajuela, Guacima, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica

$1,200,000

Alajuela

4 bd 6 ba 850 m²
Single Level Home, La Canada, Alajuela, San Antonio, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20104

$1,049,000

Alajuela

4 bd 5 ba 860 m²
Los Reyes Modern Villa, Hacienda Los Reyes, La Guacima / Turrucares, Alajuela, Guacima, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica, La Guacima / Turrucares

$945,000

Alajuela

4 bd 6 ba 500 m²
Orotina Mango Tree Paradise Estate, #4, San Mateo, La Guacima, Alajuela, Alajuela, Orotina, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20901, La GuacimaLand plot

$850,000

Alajuela

3 bd 2 ba
Four Bedrooms Corner Home, Hacienda Los Reyes, La Guacima, Alajuela, Guacima, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20105, La Guacima

$525,000

Alajuela

4 bd 3 ba 385 m²
Industrial Architectural Style Home, El Coyol, La Guacima, Alajuela, San Rafael, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 10901, La Guacima

$290,000

Alajuela

2 bd 2 ba 202 m²
Marichal De Hacienda Vieja De Orotina, Alajuela, Hacienda Vieja, Orotina, Alajuela, Costa Rica

$800,000

Alajuela

3 ba 50,011 m²
Near Ruta 27 access Mixed Use Development Land, Gucima, Alajuela, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa RicaLand plot

$6,200,000

Alajuela

104,352 m²
Mixed Use Development Land, La Guacima, Alajuela, Guacima, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica, La GuacimaLand plot

$6,200,000

Alajuela

Residential Development Land, Alajuela, San Isidro, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa RicaLand plot

$3,146,220

Alajuela

Waterfall Sanctuary With Hiking Trails, Alajuela, Alajuela, Sarapiqui, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20114Land plot

$1,900,000

Alajuela

Prime Development Land For Sale La Guacima, La Guacima, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20105, La GuacimaLand plot

$969,223

Alajuela

Prime Developement Land f Near 27 Highway, Gucima, Alajuela, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20105Land plot

$969,223

Alajuela

16,153 m²
Live Surrounded By Nature, Hacienda Espinal, San Rafael, Alajuela, San Rafael, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20108, San RafaelLand plot

$567,000

Alajuela

Coyol High Density Development Parcel, Coyol, Alajuela, La Garita, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20101, CoyolLand plot

$575,000

Alajuela

Atenas Prime Development Land, Atenas, Alajuela, Alajuela, Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20101, AtenasLand plot

$500,000

Alajuela

Premium Lot In First Phase Of Hacienda Espinal, Hacienda Espinal, La Guacima, Alajuela, 3 San Rafael, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20108, La GuacimaLand plot

$285,000

Alajuela

Land Ready To Build, Hacienda Espinal, San Rafael, Alajuela, San Rafael, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica 20108, San RafaelLand plot

$213,000

Alajuela

Buyer's guide: Alajuela

Property for sale in Alajuela is mostly houses and land: 29 houses and 26 land plots out of 57 current listings on RealEstateAbroad, with a median asking price of €458,162. Alajuela is Costa Rica's second-largest city by tradition, home to the main international airport, and sits in the Central Valley west of the capital.

Price and size

Asking prices from current listings.

MeasureValue
Median asking price€458,162
p25 to p75€172,314 to €971,527
Median price per m²€1,307
Median size398 m²
Listings57

A very wide range

The gap between €172,314 and €971,527 shows two markets: modest plots and homes on one side, large estates on the other. A median size of 398 m² is large because many plots and houses on lots are included. Where bedrooms are listed, 5+ (5) and 4 (4) beat smaller homes. See Costa Rican land and houses.

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Alajuela in the Central Valley

Climate in the valley is mild and much cooler than the coasts, which suits retirees and families who do not want a beach lifestyle. The area is close to the airport, hospitals, supermarkets and schools.

Neighbouring markets include Atenas, Santa Ana, Escazú and Curridabat, the latter two being upmarket San José suburbs. Turrialba is on the other side of the valley and Jacó is a Pacific beach town, so they serve different buyers.

Buying rules for foreigners

Foreigners have the same property rights as citizens in Costa Rica, with the exception of the maritime zone near the coast, where rules and concessions apply. Transfer tax is 1.5% of the higher of price or tax value, and notary and registry fees add more. A lawyer should run a title search at the National Registry and check boundaries (plano catastrado) and water rights. Many buyers hold property through a Costa Rican company.

See our Costa Rica buying guide and financing guide.

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in Alajuela: FAQ

Can foreigners own land in Alajuela?

Yes, on the same basis as citizens, outside the restricted maritime zone.

What transfer tax applies?

1.5% of the higher of price or tax value, plus notary and registry fees.

Is Alajuela near the airport?

Yes, Costa Rica's main international airport is in the Alajuela area.

Why are prices so varied?

Listings mix small plots, ordinary homes and large estates, so the p25 to p75 range spans €172,314 to €971,527.

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