Benahavis Property Prices
What property costs in Benahavis right now, from live listings.
What property costs in Benahavis right now, from live listings.
01 · Snapshot
Median asking price, price per square metre and active inventory for sale in Benahavis. EUR, public asking prices.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=518 · asking prices, EUR
Figures come from active sale listings with a valid asking price and built size. We lead with the median because it is not skewed by a handful of prime homes. Setting premiums compare each segment to the Benahavis median price per sqm. Data is refreshed daily.
02 · Budget
Half of the homes for sale in Benahavis are priced between €595,000 and €3,495,000. The median is €995,000.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=518 · asking prices, EUR
03 · By type
Active inventory and pricing across 4 property types in Benahavis.
| Type | Median price | €/sqm | Share | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa | €3,995,000 | €6,953 | 40% | 205 | View properties |
| Apartment | €595,000 | €4,714 | 39% | 203 | View properties |
| Penthouse | €822,500 | €5,341 | 15% | 78 | View properties |
| Townhouse | €749,750 | €4,033 | 6% | 32 | View properties |
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=518 · median asking prices, active listings only
04 · By area
Where prices are highest and lowest across Benahavis, by price per square metre.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=185 · median €/sqm by area, active listings only
06 · Value nearby
Want the same coast for less? These places are a short drive from Benahavis and cost less per square metre.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · straight-line distance · median €/sqm vs Benahavis
The median asking price in Benahavis is €995k, and most homes for sale sit between €595k and €3.5M.
Benahavis recorded a median asking price of €995k in July 2026, with 518 properties on the market and a per-square-metre rate of €5,348. This places the town firmly in the upper tier of the Costa del Sol, priced above Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Malaga, though still below Marbella. The market here is defined by its proximity to golf estates and hillside developments rather than beachfront access, and the pricing reflects that positioning.
The distribution is wide. The lower quartile sits at €595k, the upper at €3.5M, and the range runs from €127k to €28.95M. The gap between median and mean (€2.48M) indicates a long tail of high-value properties pulling the average upward, which is consistent with a market where villas and luxury developments account for a substantial share of stock. The lower end of the range includes smaller apartments and older townhouses, while the upper end is dominated by detached villas with land, many in gated communities. This is not a homogeneous market; buyers will find both entry-level coastal access and multi-million-euro estates within the same postcode.
Villas and apartments each represent 40% of the available stock, with penthouses at 15% and townhouses at 6%. The villa segment commands a median of €4M and €6,953 per square metre, reflecting the premium attached to detached properties with private plots. Apartments, by contrast, are priced at a median of €595k and €4,714 per square metre, offering a lower entry point but typically in developments rather than standalone plots. Penthouses sit at €823k and €5,341 per square metre, while townhouses are the most affordable per-square-metre option at €4,033, with a median of €750k. The even split between villas and apartments suggests the market serves two distinct buyer profiles: those seeking detached luxury and those prioritising managed developments or lower outlay.
The data points to a market structured around lifestyle rather than urban density. The high villa count and the price per square metre indicate that Benahavis attracts buyers willing to pay for space, privacy and access to golf courses rather than proximity to a town centre or beach. The wide price distribution means there is stock for both the buyer seeking a sub-€595k apartment and the one prepared to spend above €3.5M for a villa with views. The absence of time-series data means no conclusion can be drawn about momentum, but the current snapshot shows a market with depth across price bands and property types, anchored by a substantial villa segment that defines its character.
07 · Analysis
A deeper look at how prices in Benahavis are calculated, what moves them, and how to read the numbers above. Figures update daily; the analysis is refreshed when the market moves materially.
The figures in this analysis draw from active asking-price listings on the market as of July 2026. The headline price for Benahavis is expressed as a median rather than a mean because the median better represents the typical property when a market contains both modest apartments and multi-million-euro villas. In Benahavis, the median asking price stands at €995k, while the mean reaches €2.48M. That gap reflects the influence of high-value outliers: a small number of expensive properties pull the average upward, but the median shows where half the listings sit above and half below. These figures update daily as new properties are listed and others are withdrawn or sold, so they offer a current snapshot rather than a historical trend.
Benahavis presents a market with considerable internal variation. The median asking price of €995k places it firmly in the premium segment of the Costa del Sol, but the interquartile range tells a more textured story. A quarter of listings ask below €595k, while a quarter exceed €3.5M. That span of more than five times between the lower and upper quartiles indicates a market serving multiple buyer profiles, from those seeking entry-level apartments to purchasers targeting large detached villas. The price per square metre of €5,348 offers a useful normalisation across property sizes, though this figure masks significant variation by type. The absolute range runs from €127k to €28.95M, a spread that underscores the diversity of stock available in a town known for its hillside developments and golf-adjacent estates.
Apartments account for 39% of the 518 listings currently on the market. The median asking price for an apartment is €595k, with a per-square-metre rate of €4,714. This segment represents the most accessible entry point into Benahavis, though it remains elevated compared to many coastal towns. Apartments here tend to sit within gated communities that offer shared amenities, and the per-square-metre rate reflects both location and the quality of communal facilities.
Penthouses make up 15% of available stock and carry a median asking price of €823k. The per-square-metre rate of €5,341 sits marginally above the town average, a premium that reflects the additional private terraces and, in many cases, superior views that define this category. The penthouse segment bridges the gap between standard apartments and detached homes, appealing to buyers who want outdoor space without the maintenance obligations of a villa.
Townhouses represent a smaller share at 6% of listings, with a median asking price of €750k. The per-square-metre rate of €4,033 is the lowest among the four property types, which reflects the trade-off inherent in this format: more internal space than an apartment, but typically less land and fewer standalone features than a villa. Townhouses in Benahavis often sit in terraced rows within larger developments, offering a middle ground for buyers prioritising built area over plot size.
Villas also account for 40% of the market and command a median asking price of €4M. The per-square-metre rate of €6,953 is the highest across all categories, a function of the land component, private pools, and the detached nature of these properties. The villa segment defines much of Benahavis's identity as a market, with many properties occupying elevated plots that offer views over the surrounding hills or towards the coast. This category spans a wide price range, from smaller villas at the lower end of the distribution to estate-scale properties that push into eight figures.
Benahavis sits at the upper end of the Costa del Sol pricing spectrum when measured on a per-square-metre basis. Fuengirola, Malaga, and Benalmadena all record lower per-square-metre rates, reflecting their different positioning: these towns offer greater density, more urban infrastructure, and closer proximity to transport hubs, but they lack the hillside setting and golf-course concentration that characterise Benahavis. Marbella, by contrast, commands higher per-square-metre prices, a premium driven by its beachfront location, established luxury retail, and international profile. Benahavis occupies a distinct niche between these two tiers: it delivers the exclusivity and green surroundings associated with inland developments, without the direct coastal access or the price ceiling seen in Marbella's Golden Mile or Puerto Banus enclaves.
The wide interquartile range between €595k and €3.5M signals that Benahavis is not a homogeneous market. Buyers should expect substantial variation in what a given budget will secure, depending on property type, development age, and specific location within the municipality. The dominance of apartments and villas, each representing 39% and 40% of stock respectively, means the market caters to two distinct buyer groups: those seeking managed community living and those prioritising privacy and land. The relatively small share of townhouses at 6% suggests limited supply in that middle segment, which may constrain choice for buyers who want more space than an apartment but less upkeep than a villa.
It is important to recognise that all figures here reflect asking prices, not completed transaction values. Asking prices set the upper boundary of negotiation, but actual sale prices can sit below these levels depending on market conditions, property condition, and the urgency of individual sellers. The per-square-metre rates provide a useful comparison tool across property types, but they do not account for qualitative differences such as build quality, orientation, or proximity to amenities. Buyers should treat these figures as a framework for understanding the market structure, not as a precise predictor of what any individual property will ultimately cost. The snapshot nature of the data also means it captures only what is currently listed, not what has recently sold or what may come to market in the months ahead.