ApartmentTHB 1,590,000
San Sai
1 bd 1 ba 30 m²
Buy a House in San Sai, Chiang Mai: Prices and Ownership Rules
127 homes and apartments for sale in San Sai, Thailand.
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Properties for sale in San Sai
24 properties shown
Apartment
HouseTHB 5,550,000
San Sai
3 bd 4 ba 280 m²
HouseTHB 3,700,000
San Sai
3 bd 2 ba 126 m²
HouseTHB 6,290,000
San Sai
3 bd 4 ba 240 m²
HouseTHB 11,815,000
San Sai
4 bd 5 ba 331 m²
HouseTHB 3,490,000
San Sai
3 bd 3 ba 196 m²
HouseTHB 12,500,000
San Sai
3 bd 4 ba 470 m²
HouseTHB 3,590,000
San Sai
3 bd 3 ba 196 m²
HouseTHB 5,750,000
San Sai
3 bd 3 ba 190 m²
HouseTHB 4,600,000
San Sai
3 bd 3 ba 152 m²
HouseTHB 3,750,000
San Sai
3 bd 2 ba 200 m²
HouseTHB 10,000,000
San Sai
5 bd 4 ba 330 m²
HouseTHB 10,115,000
San Sai
3 bd 4 ba 220 m²
HouseTHB 5,200,000
San Sai
3 bd 3 ba 136 m²
HouseTHB 9,300,000
San Sai
3 bd 3 ba 170 m²
HouseTHB 7,500,000
San Sai
4 bd 4 ba 250 m²
HouseTHB 58,000,000
San Sai
5 bd 3 ba 1,054 m²
HouseTHB 1,800,000
San Sai
3 bd 2 ba 100 m²
HouseTHB 6,900,000
San Sai
3 bd 3 ba 350 m²
HouseTHB 1,700,000
San Sai
2 bd 2 ba 102 m²
HouseTHB 12,000,000
San Sai
4 bd 4 ba 262 m²
HouseTHB 7,000,000
San Sai
4 bd 4 ba 250 m²
HouseTHB 9,900,000
San Sai
4 bd 4 ba 836 m²
HouseTHB 12,000,000
San Sai
4 bd 4 ba 160 m²
Buyer's guide: San Sai
Property for sale in San Sai means mostly detached houses on the north-eastern edge of Chiang Mai, at prices that sit well below the city's condo core. RealEstateAbroad currently lists 127 properties here with a median asking price of €138,004. Foreigners cannot freehold land in Thailand, so the ownership structure matters as much as the price.
What homes cost in San Sai
Figures come from current listings on RealEstateAbroad and are asking prices, shown in euros.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Listings | 127 |
| Median asking price | €138,004 |
| Lower to upper quartile | €79,352 to €249,469 |
| Median price per m² | €708 |
| Median size | 193 m² |
House-led stock: types and bedrooms
This is a house market. Of the 127 listings, 101 are houses, 18 are land plots, 6 are commercial properties and only 2 are apartments. Anyone wanting a condo should look at the apartments in Thailand page instead, where the 49% foreign quota makes ownership straightforward.
By bedrooms, 3-bed homes dominate with 52 listings, followed by 23 four-bed and 16 two-bed homes, with 15 listings at five bedrooms or more. That suits families and retirees who want a garden, a carport and space for visitors. Browse the wider Thailand house listings and Thailand villas for comparison.
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Living in San Sai
San Sai is a district of Chiang Mai province rather than a tourist quarter. Expect gated housing estates, local markets, golf and international schools within a short drive, and a commute into the old city and Nimman area that is easy outside rush hour. Many buyers are expats who want a quiet base with lower costs than central Chiang Mai, plus Thais upgrading from the city. Rental demand is thinner than around the universities and Nimman, so treat purchases here as lifestyle-led rather than yield-led.
In San Sai you are buying space and calm. Check the land title and the ownership route before you fall for the garden.
Ownership rules for foreign buyers in Thailand
Foreigners generally cannot own land in Thailand. The common routes for a house are:
- A registered lease on the land, normally 30 years, with the house structure in your name
- A usufruct or superficies right, registered at the Land Department
- A Thai-majority company, which brings compliance risk and is not a shortcut
Check the title deed type (chanote is the strongest) and walk the boundaries. Ask a Thai lawyer to search the title, and read our Thailand buying guide before paying any deposit. Transfer costs are typically a few percent of the registered value, split by negotiation; confirm the exact figures locally.
Other markets around San Sai
Chiang Mai city is the immediate neighbour, with San Kamphaeng, Saraphi and Hang Dong in the same urban belt. Chiang Rai is a separate market roughly three hours north. Our Thailand country page lists every location.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in San Sai: FAQ
Can a foreigner buy a house in San Sai?
You can own the building but not the land under it. Most foreigners register a long lease or usufruct on the plot, and a lawyer should check the title first.
How much is a typical house in San Sai?
The median asking price across 127 current listings is €138,004, with the middle half of listings between €79,352 and €249,469. Prices come from listings on RealEstateAbroad, not completed sales.
Is San Sai close to Chiang Mai city?
Yes, it is a district on the north-eastern side of Chiang Mai, a short drive from the centre. Allow extra time at rush hour on the main ring roads.
Are there condos in San Sai?
Very few. Only 2 of the 127 listings are apartments, so condo buyers usually look in Chiang Mai city instead.
Can I get a mortgage as a foreigner in Thailand?
Thai banks lend to non-residents rarely and on strict terms. Most overseas buyers pay cash or use home-country equity; see our Thailand financing guide.
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