For sale · Costa del Sol · Marbella
Available3-Bed Townhouse for Sale in Costabella, Marbella
Gated community
€659,000
3 beds · 2.5 baths · 144 m² built · 191 m² plot
Ref HT5541391Updated daily · Last sync 11 November 2026
About this property
Overview
Three-bedroom townhouse with sea views in Costabella, Costa del Sol. This 144-square-metre property sits on a 191-square-metre private plot and delivers genuine Mediterranean living with glimpses of the sea from the upper level. The ground floor centres on a living room with a working fireplace and built-in bookshelf, flowing into a dining area and semi-open kitchen with a separate laundry room and guest toilet.
Upstairs, three double bedrooms all feature fitted wardrobes, serviced by two full bathrooms (one with a bathtub, one with a shower). The property includes 30 square metres of terrace space split between a front terrace and a rear garden with direct access from the ground floor, plus a private swimming pool. One covered parking space comes with the sale. Built in 1989 and maintained in good condition, the townhouse is sold fully furnished and ready to move into.
Costabella sits directly on the coastal road between Marbella and Elviria, placing this property 800 metres from Costabella Beach and its beach clubs. The A7 coastal highway provides a seven-minute drive west into Marbella's old town and marina, whilst Elviria's commercial centre with supermarkets and restaurants lies three kilometres east. The rear garden backs onto quiet residential streets, offering privacy whilst keeping the coast within a ten-minute walk.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Sea view
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Townhouse
- Subtype
- Townhouse
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2.5
- Built area
- 144 m²
- Terrace
- 30 m²
- Plot size
- 191 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 4
- Year built
- 1989
- Condition
- Good
- Furniture
- Fully Furnished
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Area
- Costabella
- City
- Marbella
- Postcode
- 29604
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Costabella, Marbella
Map shows the approximate Costabella, Marbella area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in CostabellaMarbellaCosta del Sol.
El Alicate
1 mindrive
Greenlife Golf Marbella
8 mindrive
Marina Marbella
10 mindrive
Urgencias Hospital Costa del Sol
6 mindrive
Marbella
14 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
50 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this townhouse in Costabella
Can foreigners buy property in Costabella?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Costabella. You will need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) before signing the title deed, plus a Spanish bank account for the transfer. The full purchase typically completes 6 to 10 weeks from signing the reservation contract.
What is an NIE and how do I get one?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your Spanish tax ID and is mandatory for buying property, opening a bank account or paying taxes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person in Spain. Your lawyer can also obtain it on your behalf with a power of attorney, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a Spanish lawyer?
Strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (abogado), separate from the agent and seller, verifies title, checks for debts and planning issues, drafts contracts and represents you at the notary. Typical fee is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, with a minimum around €1,500.
How long does completion take?
From accepted offer to keys: 6 to 10 weeks for a resale, 30 to 45 days from reservation if no mortgage is needed. New-build off-plan completes when the development is delivered, often 18 to 36 months after reservation, with staged payments along the way.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in Costabella?
Resale property in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) at 7%. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD (stamp duty). Plus notary, land registry and legal fees of roughly 1 to 2%. Budget 10 to 13% on top of the asking price for total acquisition costs.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
Annual IBI (council tax) is typically 0.4 to 1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees on apartments and gated villas range €100 to €600/month depending on amenities. Non-resident owners pay an annual income tax based on cadastral value, plus utilities and home insurance.
Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?
In Spain the seller pays the agent commission (typically 3 to 6% + VAT), already baked into the asking price. Buyers do not pay agent fees on resale or new-build.
Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?
Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents at typical LTVs of 60 to 70% of the lower of purchase price or valuation (vs 80% for residents). Rates are competitive with the rest of the eurozone. You will need 6 months of bank statements, tax returns and proof of income, pre-approval takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Should I get pre-approval before viewing?
Recommended for serious buyers. A mortgage in principle confirms your budget, signals credibility to sellers and shortens completion. We can introduce you to specialist non-resident mortgage brokers familiar with the local market.
