Property for Sale in Estepona: Prices & Areas

Estepona in numbers

What was paid before a notary over the last twelve months and what is being asked on 9 November 2026. They are different samples and periods; in Estepona, new-builds also carry a lot of weight in the supply. Postcode 29680 covers the town and the west; 29688 covers Cancelada, Selwo and the New Golden Mile stretch towards San Pedro.

What buyers paid in Estepona (postcodes 29680 and 29688)

Sales recorded by notaries, last 12 months (window updated 21 Oct 2026). Source: Consejo General del Notariado, statistics portal.

Type	Sales	Avg €/m²	Average price
29680 · Estepona town and west — all homes	1,672	€3,445	€375,431
29680 · resale	1,279	€3,293	€369,659
29680 · new-build	393	€3,925	€391,731
29688 · Cancelada, Selwo, New Golden Mile — all homes	767	€3,576	€529,430
29688 · resale	559	€3,406	€530,529
29688 · new-build	208	€4,177	€526,289

Asking prices in our catalogue on 9 November 2026

Listings in the municipality of Estepona (town, New Golden Mile, El Paraíso, Atalaya, Selwo, Cancelada, Bel Air, Costalita, Valle Romano and the hills) in our MLS catalogue on 9 Nov 2026: 1,599 listings, of which the three home types below cover 1,364. Range = central 80% of asking prices (10th–90th percentile). Source: SOBE Invest catalogue (MLS).

Type	Listings	Median	Typical range	Median €/m²
Apartments	658	€499,000	€299,000 – €995,000	€4,751
Penthouses	216	€667,500	€380,000 – €1,300,000	€5,495
Houses (villas, townhouses, semi-detached)	490	€995,000	€485,000 – €2,900,000	€4,618

Averages in the first table are calculated on sales with price data. Figures are rounded.

The areas of Estepona

The municipality has about 21 km of coastline, with very different profiles between the old town and the border with Marbella. Where the Notaries give a reliable figure for a mapped estate, we show the average recorded €/m² (all property types, 12 months to July 2026); elsewhere, the postcode average (window updated 21 October 2026).

Town centre and old town

Postcode 29680 ≈ €3,445/m² (all property types)

Whitewashed streets lined with flower pots, a marina and a long promenade by La Rada beach. Flats and penthouses, many recently built, with everything on foot. On 9 November 2026 the plain “Estepona” label in our catalogue (which also covers some outlying estates) held 439 apartments (median asking price about €500,000), 131 penthouses (about €649,000) and 302 houses (about €897,000).

Best for: year-round living, active retirees and long-term rental investors.

Keep in mind: the centre fills up in summer; parking in the old town is limited.

New Golden Mile and Costalita

Postcode 29688 ≈ €3,576/m² (whole-postcode average, also covering Cancelada and Selwo; no reliable Costalita-specific figure)

The marketing name for the coastal strip between Estepona and San Pedro: new complexes by the sea, beach clubs and quick access to Marbella and Puerto Banús. Costalita is an established beachfront estate within it. On 9 November 2026 our catalogue had 100 listings under the New Golden Mile label (36 apartments, median about €725,000; 24 houses, about €1.69 million) and 31 in Costalita (20 apartments, median about €702,000).

Best for: second homes and off-plan purchases with sea views.

Keep in mind: a great deal of new-build arriving at once: compare specifications, delivery dates and guarantees on payments carefully. It is not an official district, and prices vary a lot between complexes.

El Paraíso and Bel Air

El Paraíso ≈ €4,444/m² (mapped area, 12 months to July 2026) · Bel Air: postcode 29688 ≈ €3,576/m² (not an estate-specific average)

Established estates around the El Paraíso golf course and in the hills behind it: villas, townhouses and apartments with gardens. On 9 November 2026 El Paraíso had 99 listings — 31 villas (median about €2.85 million), 19 townhouses and semi-detached homes (about €679,000) and 35 apartments (about €495,000); Bel Air had 38, mostly apartments, penthouses and townhouses (medians about €480,000–533,000), with no villas listed.

Best for: families and golfers who want peace and quiet 10 minutes from San Pedro.

Keep in mind: big differences between the upper part and the area near the sea; 1980s–90s buildings that may need renovation.

Atalaya, Selwo and Cancelada

Atalaya ≈ €3,380/m² · Selwo ≈ €2,902/m² (mapped areas, 12 months to July 2026); Cancelada: no reliable estate figure

Areas with a lot of new housing at more affordable prices: Atalaya around its golf course on the border with Benahavís, Selwo with recent complexes, and Cancelada, a small town with shops and a school next to Los Flamingos. On 9 November 2026: Atalaya 85 listings (22 villas, median about €1.7 million; apartments about €480,000), Selwo 61 (38 apartments, about €455,000), Cancelada 53 (17 townhouses, about €600,000).

Best for: first-time buyers on the coast, rental investment and tighter budgets.

Keep in mind: much of it lies north of the A-7: less beach on foot.

Valle Romano and the hills

Postcode 29680 ≈ €3,445/m² (no estate figure)

A golf valley west of the town, with complexes and open views of the sea and Gibraltar. On 9 November 2026 our catalogue had 24 homes listed under Valle Romano (8 apartments, median about €345,000; 15 houses, about €1.2 million).

Best for: buyers looking for views and space at a lower price than Marbella.

Keep in mind: almost everything by car; check orientation and the levante wind.

Eleven homes for sale in Estepona

A sample of what was on the market on 10 November 2026, from an apartment by the port to villas in Atalaya, El Paraíso and the New Golden Mile. Prices and availability as of 10 November 2026 — tap a home for photos and details. The full, live list for Estepona is below.

All homes for sale in Estepona

The live list loads as you scroll.

Looking beyond Estepona? Search the whole coast in our full property catalogue.

Living in Estepona

The practical side

Airports: Málaga about 85 km (around an hour); Gibraltar about 45 km.
Marbella and Puerto Banús: about 20–30 minutes by car from Estepona town, depending on traffic.
Beaches: La Rada by the centre, El Cristo by the marina and open beaches towards the New Golden Mile.
Golf: El Paraíso, Atalaya, Estepona Golf and Valle Romano, among others.
International schools: in Estepona and 15–30 minutes away in San Pedro and Sotogrande.

Worth knowing before you buy

Much of the supply is new-build or off-plan: check the building licence and that payments are guaranteed (bank guarantee or insurance).
Resale homes pay ITP transfer tax of 7% in Andalucía; the first sale of a new home pays 10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty (AJD) (general 2026 rates; check your own case). Our purchase tax calculator adds notary, registry and legal fees.
North of the A-7, check the walking route to services and the beach; prices vary by development and property type.
Estepona is its own municipality: IBI property tax, licences and paperwork go through Estepona Town Hall, even when a listing says “Marbella”.

Estepona — questions buyers ask us

How much does a property cost in Estepona?

According to Spain’s General Council of Notaries (last twelve months, window updated 21 October 2026), postcode 29680 (town and west) recorded 1,672 sales at an average of about €3,445/m², and postcode 29688 (Cancelada, Selwo, New Golden Mile) 767 sales at about €3,576/m². In current listings (9 November 2026), the median asking price is about €499,000 for apartments, €667,500 for penthouses and €995,000 for houses (villas, townhouses and semi-detached homes together).

Is Estepona cheaper than Marbella?

On average, yes, per recorded square metre: about €3,450–3,580/m² in Estepona’s two postcodes (29680 and 29688) against €4,193–5,882/m² in Marbella’s postcodes over the same period (Notaries). It is not a comparison of identical homes, and El Paraíso (about €4,444/m², mapped area) comes close to some parts of Marbella.

How much does a villa cost in Estepona?

On 9 November 2026 our catalogue held 490 houses in the municipality (villas, townhouses and semi-detached homes together), with a median asking price of about €995,000 and a usual range of €485,000 to €2.9 million. Villas alone are listed higher in the established estates: median about €2.85 million in El Paraíso (31 villas) and €1.7 million in Atalaya (22). These are asking prices, not sale prices.

What is the New Golden Mile?

It is the marketing name for the coastal strip between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara, with many new complexes by the sea. It is not an estate or an official district, and prices vary a lot from one complex to another.

Should I buy off-plan in Estepona?

It can be a good purchase if the developer is solvent, there is a building licence and payments are covered by a bank guarantee or insurance. We go through the contract, guarantees and payment schedule with you before you reserve.

Which part of Estepona is best for living all year?

The town centre, for services and life on foot. For families looking for a garden and quiet, El Paraíso, Bel Air or Atalaya. For a second home by the sea, the New Golden Mile.

Can you live in Estepona all year round?

Yes. Estepona is a working town of its own, with schools, health centres and shops open all year, and the old town and promenade stay lively outside summer. The estates to the east are quieter in winter and depend on the car. Many buyers move here full-time; visit in winter too before you decide.

Estepona or San Pedro de Alcántara?

San Pedro belongs to Marbella and is closer to Puerto Banús and several international schools; Estepona has more supply, especially new-builds, and a lower average price per square metre (about €3,450–3,580/m² against about €4,400/m² in San Pedro’s postcode, Notaries).