$459,000
Cordillera
2 bd 1 ba 75 m²
Buy a House in Panama: Coast, Highlands and City
1,681 houses currently listed for sale in Panama.
Houses for sale in Panama
24 properties shown
$1,200,000
Pedasí
4 bd 3 ba 314 m²
$450,000
San Miguelito
3 bd 3 ba 275 m²
$625,000
Bocas del Toro Province
7 bd 7 ba
$595,000
Panama City
4 bd 4 ba 469 m²
$1,495,000
Veracruz
5 bd 6 ba 692 m²
$185,000
Pedasí
1 bd 2 ba 105 m²
$850,000
Panama City
3 bd 1 ba 320 m²
$275,000
Alto Boquete
3 bd 2 ba 154 m²
$1,500,000
San José
5 bd 7 ba 846 m²
$550,000
Pedasí
2 bd 2 ba 110 m²
$1,100,000
Jaramillo
3 bd 4 ba 443 m²
$399,000
Panama City
4 bd 3 ba 300 m²
$1,050,000
Panama City
3 bd 3 ba 400 m²
$475,000
Pedasí
2 bd 3 ba 210 m²
$7,500,000
San José
10 bd 8 ba 800 m²
$475,000
Pedasí
3 bd 3 ba 300 m²
$650,000
Panama City
3 bd 3 ba 315 m²
$315,000
Panama City
3 bd 2 ba 188 m²
$450,000
San Carlos
4 bd 4 ba 418 m²
$325,000
Panama City
2 bd 2 ba 241 m²
$690,000
Pedasí
3 bd 3 ba 325 m²
$398,000
Volcán
4 bd 4 ba 209 m²
$350,000
Boquete
3 bd 3 ba 214 m²
Houses in Panama
Houses for sale in Panama number 1,681 in our data, from gated homes outside the capital to cooler cottages in the highlands. Titles vary more than buyers expect, so the legal check matters as much as the view.
Price picture
Using current listings on RealEstateAbroad, Panama's median asking price is €388,879, with the middle half from €211,984 to €849,276 and a median of €1,974 per m². Houses make up a third of the 5,253 listings. Gated communities near the capital and beachfront homes lift the upper end, while inland houses cost far less.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Listings in Panama | 5,253 |
| Median asking price | €388,879 |
| Middle half (p25-p75) | €211,984 - €849,276 |
| Median price per m² | €1,974 |
Where houses are found
- Panama City and nearby suburbs for commuters and families.
- San Carlos, Chame, Nueva Gorgona and Rio Hato on the Pacific side.
- Boquete in the cool western highlands, popular with retirees.
- Pedasí on the Azuero peninsula.
The three- and four-bedroom homes dominate: 1,383 listings at three bedrooms and 606 at four.
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The title question
Land in Panama can be fully titled, held under right of possession, or sit on concession. Houses on untitled land can be much cheaper but cannot be mortgaged easily and carry more risk. Insist on a registry search through the Public Registry before paying anything beyond a refundable deposit, and have a Panamanian lawyer examine boundaries and liens.
Read our Panama buying guide for the step-by-step.
Inspection points
- Check roof, drainage and humidity damage.
- Confirm water supply and septic or sewer connection.
- In gated communities, read the HOA rules and fees.
- Beachfront: confirm setback and public-access rules.
- Hillsides: check slope stability and access roads.
A cheap house on possession rights is not cheap if the bank will not lend on it.
Financing and next steps
Mortgages for foreigners exist but require documentation and a deposit; see Panama financing. You can also view apartments, land or market data.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a house in Panama as a foreigner?
Yes for titled property, with limited exceptions near borders and on certain islands.
What is right of possession?
A form of holding untitled state land rather than full title. It can be converted but needs legal work, so seek advice.
How many houses are listed?
1,681 houses among 5,253 Panama listings.
Is Boquete cheaper than the capital?
Often, though prime highland homes can be pricey. Compare listings by price per m².
Are hurricanes a risk?
Panama lies south of the main Caribbean hurricane belt, but heavy rain and flooding can affect low-lying sites.
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Property types in Panama
- Apartments for sale(1,720)
- Land for sale(1,172)
- Commercial Property for sale(634)
Popular cities in Panama
- Panama City(2,114)
- San Carlos(202)
- Rio Hato(191)
- Pedasí(144)
- Chame(112)
- Boquete(107)
- Nueva Gorgona(91)
- San Francisco(88)