How Much Does a Villa Cost in Spain? Full Price Guide (2026)

If you’re looking for a simple answer:

The average price of a villa in Spain is between €350,000 and €2 million, while on the Costa del Sol, the most popular area, it is between €500,000 and €3 million.

But keep in mind: The Spanish property market is also very active.

The average price per square metre in Spain is around €2,600, while in prime areas such as Marbella and Benahavís, it is between €4,000 and €8,000+.

Example: Buying a €500,000 Villa

1. New Build Villa (€500,000)

• Purchase price: €500,000
• VAT (10%): €50,000
• Stamp Duty AJD (~1.2%): €6,000
• Legal + notary + registry: €8,000 – €10,000

Total cost: ~€565,000 – €570,000

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2. Resale Villa (€500,000)

• Purchase price: €500,000
• Transfer Tax ITP (Andalusia ~7%): €35,000
• Legal + notary + registry: €8,000 – €10,000

Total cost: ~€543,000 – €545,000

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Cost by Region (Quick Overview)

• Costa del Sol: High demand, strong rental potential
• Barcelona area: High prices, strict rental rules
• Valencia / Alicante: Lower entry prices, growing demand
• Balearic Islands: Premium market, limited supply

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Hidden Costs to Consider

• Furniture & setup: €10,000 – €50,000+
• Community fees (if applicable): €100 – €400/month
• Maintenance & pool: €2,000 – €5,000/year
• Property tax (IBI): depends on municipality

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Wealth Tax (Important for Villa Buyers)

Spain applies Wealth Tax depending on region.

• General exemption: ~€700,000 per person
• Andalusia: effectively 0% (regional relief currently applied)
• Applies mainly to high-value portfolios, not just one property

Example:

• €500,000 villa → usually no wealth tax
• €1M+ portfolio → may apply depending on structure and region

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What Drives Villa Prices in Spain?

• Location (Marbella vs inland = huge difference)
• Sea views / frontline golf
• New build vs resale
• Rental potential
• International demand (UK, US, Nordics, Germany)

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FAQs

Key Insight and Final Thoughts

A €500,000 villa is not €500,000 in reality.
You should budget:

• €540K (resale)
• €565K+ (new build)

This is where most buyers underestimate costs.

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If you want, I can break this down into:

• best areas where €500K still buys a villa
• or highest ROI locations right now on the Costa del Sol