Manilva Property Prices
What property costs in Manilva right now, from live listings.
Explore the Manilva area guide.
What property costs in Manilva right now, from live listings.
Explore the Manilva area guide.
01 · Snapshot
Median asking price, price per square metre and active inventory for sale in Manilva. EUR, public asking prices.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=250 · asking prices, EUR
Figures come from active sale listings with a valid asking price and built size. New developments are excluded. We lead with the median because it is not skewed by a handful of prime homes. Setting premiums compare each segment to the Manilva median price per sqm. Asking prices as of August 2026; sample size n=250.
02 · Budget
Half of the homes for sale in Manilva are priced between €282,000 and €498,000. The median is €349,000.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=250 · asking prices, EUR
03 · By type
Active inventory and pricing across 4 property types in Manilva.
| Type | Median price | €/sqm | Share | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | €295,000 | €3,299 | 57% | 143 | View properties |
| Villa | €749,000 | €3,539 | 19% | 47 | View properties |
| Townhouse | €399,000 | €2,833 | 12% | 31 | View properties |
| Penthouse | €359,000 | €3,152 | 11% | 28 | View properties |
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=249 · median asking prices, active listings only
04 · By area
Where prices are highest and lowest across Manilva, by price per square metre.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=143 · median €/sqm by area, active listings only
06 · Value nearby
Want the same coast for less? These places are a short drive from Manilva and cost less per square metre.
Source: Hometailor sale listings · straight-line distance · median €/sqm vs Manilva
The median asking price in Manilva is €349k, and most homes for sale sit between €282k and €498k.
Manilva's property market in August 2026 presents 250 listings at a median price of €349k and a per-square-metre rate of €3,237. This positions the town in the mid-range of Costa del Sol markets, below higher-priced neighbours such as Casares and Campanillas, yet above more affordable inland and eastern alternatives including Torrox, Frigiliana, and Alhaurin de la Torre. The median sits comfortably below the mean of €485k, indicating a right-skewed distribution with a minority of higher-value properties pulling the average upward.
The price distribution spans from €120k to €3.7M, with the middle half of the market contained between €282k and €498k. This interquartile range of roughly two hundred thousand euros suggests a market with moderate stratification rather than extreme polarisation. The floor price reflects entry-level apartments or smaller resale units, while the ceiling is set by detached villas with land or frontline positions. The gap between median and mean underscores the presence of a premium segment, but the bulk of transactions occur within a relatively compressed band, limiting the risk of price discovery issues for typical buyers.
Apartments account for 57% of available stock, making them the dominant property type by a considerable margin. At a median of €295k and €3,299 per square metre, they represent the most accessible entry point into the market. Penthouses, comprising 11% of listings, command a median of €359k and €3,152 per square metre, reflecting a modest premium for top-floor positions and private terraces. Townhouses, also at 12% of stock, are priced at a median of €399k with a per-square-metre cost of €2,833, the lowest rate among all property types and indicative of larger floor areas. Villas, though only 19% of the market, reach a median of €749k and the highest per-square-metre figure at €3,539, a function of land value, construction quality, and scarcity. The apartment-heavy composition suggests Manilva caters primarily to downsizers, second-home buyers, and renters rather than families seeking detached homes.
The data implies a market structured around volume rather than exclusivity. The dominance of apartments and the relatively narrow interquartile range point to a liquid segment with frequent comparables, which should support valuation confidence. The villa segment, while small, commands a clear premium on a per-square-metre basis, yet the absolute median remains below seven hundred thousand euros, indicating that even detached stock is priced for accessibility rather than ultra-high-net-worth buyers. Buyers seeking better value per square metre will find it in townhouses, while those prioritising lower absolute outlay will concentrate on the apartment segment. The market's position relative to nearby areas suggests Manilva offers a middle ground: less expensive than coastal Casares, yet more costly than inland or eastern alternatives, a trade-off that reflects proximity to amenities without commanding frontline premiums.
07 · Analysis
How to read asking prices in Manilva: medians, spreads, and type mix. Figures are as of August 2026; this analysis is evergreen and refreshed when the market moves materially.
The figures in this analysis derive from active asking-price listings in Manilva as of August 2026. The headline price is the median rather than the mean: half the properties on the market are priced above €349k, and half below. This measure resists distortion from outliers in a way the average does not. The mean asking price across the same sample sits at €485k, pulled upward by a small number of high-value properties. The median offers a more reliable anchor for what a typical buyer will encounter. These figures update daily as new properties are listed and others are withdrawn or sold.
The median asking price of €349k positions Manilva in the middle tier of Costa del Sol markets. At €3,237 per square metre, the town reflects a pricing structure that balances accessibility with coastal proximity. The interquartile range runs from €282k at the lower quartile to €498k at the upper, a span that captures the middle half of the market. This range is wide enough to accommodate different property types and locations within the municipality, yet narrow enough to suggest a degree of market coherence. The full span of listings extends from €120k to €3.7M, though these extremes represent outliers rather than the core market. The gap between the median and the upper quartile is smaller than the gap to the lower quartile, indicating that the bulk of inventory clusters in the mid-to-upper segment rather than spreading evenly across the price spectrum.
Apartments account for 57% of the active inventory and carry a median asking price of €295k. At €3,299 per square metre, they sit close to the town-wide per-square-metre figure, reflecting their dominance in the overall stock. This segment includes both older developments inland and newer complexes closer to the coast, though the data do not separate these subcategories. The apartment market is the most liquid in Manilva, offering the widest selection for buyers seeking entry points or investment units.
Penthouses represent 11% of listings, with a median price of €359k and a per-square-metre rate of €3,152. The lower per-square-metre cost relative to standard apartments is counterintuitive but reflects the inclusion of large terraces in total floor area, which are valued less per square metre than enclosed living space. Penthouses in Manilva typically sit atop mid-rise blocks and command premiums for views and private roof access, though the median price remains within reach of buyers stretching beyond the apartment segment.
Townhouses make up 12% of the market, priced at a median of €399k. At €2,833 per square metre, they are the least expensive property type on a per-square-metre basis. This reflects both their larger average size and their typical location in inland developments where land costs are lower. Townhouses in Manilva often feature private gardens and garages, attributes that appeal to families and long-term residents but do not command the same per-unit-area premium as seafront apartments or penthouses.
Villas constitute 19% of active listings, the smallest share by type. The median asking price of €749k places them well above other categories in absolute terms, yet their per-square-metre rate of €3,539 is the highest across all types. This premium reflects plot ownership, privacy, and the scarcity of detached homes in a market dominated by multi-unit developments. Villas in Manilva range from modest single-storey properties on small plots to large contemporary homes with pools and sea views, and the median captures a middle ground within that spectrum.
Manilva's per-square-metre pricing sits above that of Torrox, Frigiliana, and Alhaurin de la Torre, three municipalities that offer lower entry costs within the wider Costa del Sol region. Torrox and Frigiliana lie to the east, the former a coastal town and the latter an inland village, both drawing buyers willing to trade proximity to Marbella for lower prices. Alhaurin de la Torre sits inland to the west, closer to Malaga city, and attracts a different buyer profile focused on accessibility to the airport and urban amenities rather than beachfront living.
Conversely, Manilva prices fall below those in Campanillas and Casares on a per-square-metre basis. Campanillas, though inland, benefits from proximity to Malaga's technology park and transport links, which sustain higher valuations. Casares, immediately to the west of Manilva, commands a premium for its golf courses and hillside developments with unobstructed sea views. The pricing gap between Manilva and Casares is narrow, reflecting their shared coastline and overlapping buyer pools, but Casares retains a reputation for exclusivity that Manilva has not cultivated to the same degree.
The interquartile range from €282k to €498k indicates that a buyer with a flexible brief will find multiple options within a relatively contained price band. The dominance of apartments in the inventory means that buyers seeking other property types will face a smaller selection and should expect longer search times. The per-square-metre variation across types reveals that absolute price and space efficiency do not move in lockstep: villas cost more per square metre despite townhouses offering less expensive overall packages, a function of land value and scarcity rather than construction cost alone.
These figures represent asking prices, not transaction prices. Sellers in Manilva, as elsewhere on the Costa del Sol, often list above the price they expect to achieve, leaving room for negotiation. The gap between asking and selling prices varies by property type, condition, and market timing, and is not captured in this data. A buyer using these figures as a baseline should budget for professional valuation and be prepared to test the market with offers below the listed price, particularly for properties that have been on the market for extended periods. The median provides a reference point, not a prediction of what any individual property will sell for.