La Mairena Property Prices
What property costs in La Mairena right now, from live listings.
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01 · Snapshot
La Mairena prices at a glance
Median asking price, price per square metre and active inventory for sale in La Mairena. EUR, public asking prices.
Live asking prices · as of October 2026
€577,500
Median price
€3,639
Median €/sqm
€1,083,304
Average price
72
Active listings
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=72 · 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 La Mairena median price per sqm. Asking prices as of October 2026; sample size n=72.
02 · Budget
What your budget buys in La Mairena
Half of the homes for sale in La Mairena are priced between €420,000 and €1,021,000. The median is €577,500.
Live asking prices · as of October 2026
The middle 50% of homes
€577,500
Median
€420,000
25th percentile
€1,021,000
75th percentile
Cheapest €320kfull range, all listingsPriciest €9M
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=72 · asking prices, EUR
03 · By type
La Mairena prices by property type
Active inventory and pricing across 2 property types in La Mairena.
Live asking prices · as of October 2026
| Type | Median price | €/sqm | Share | Listings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | €439,000 | €3,378 | 51% | 37 | View properties |
| Villa | €1,890,000 | €4,773 | 31% | 22 | View properties |
Source: Hometailor sale listings · n=59 · median asking prices, active listings only
For sale
Homes for sale in La Mairena
The newest homes on the market in La Mairena, from apartments to villas.
Villa
3-bed Villa in La Mairena
La Mairena · Costa del Sol
€850k
Price
3
Beds
4
Baths
149 m²
Built area
Penthouse
3-bed Penthouse in La Mairena
La Mairena · Costa del Sol
€625k
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
114 m²
Built area
Villa
3-bed Villa in La Mairena
La Mairena · Costa del Sol
€580k
Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
294 m²
Built area
Apartment
2-bed Apartment in La Mairena
La Mairena · Costa del Sol
€445k
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
118 m²
Built area
Villa
3-bed Villa in La Mairena
La Mairena · Costa del Sol
€995k
Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
485 m²
Built area
Apartment
2-bed Apartment in La Mairena
La Mairena · Costa del Sol
€460k
Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
125 m²
Built area
The median asking price in La Mairena is €578k, and most homes for sale sit between €420k and €1.02M.
Understanding the La Mairena property market
La Mairena occupies a hillside position above Elviria, where villa-heavy stock and a spread that reaches into eight figures set it apart from the denser coastal strip below. The median asking price stands at €578k, with €3,639 per square metre across 72 active listings. This is a market shaped by detached homes on larger plots rather than apartment blocks, and the price structure reflects that bias.
The distribution runs from €320k at entry level to €9M at the top, with the middle half of the market sitting between €420k and €1.02M. That range captures both modern apartments in gated complexes and older villas on generous land, but the upper quartile stretches well beyond the median because a significant share of stock consists of larger detached properties. The gap between the lower and upper quartile is wide enough to signal two distinct buyer pools: those targeting turnkey apartments or smaller townhouses, and those after standalone homes with land and privacy.
Apartments account for 51% of listings and carry a median price of €439k, or €3,378 per square metre, sitting below the overall rate. Villas make up 31% of stock, with a median of €1.89M and €4,773 per square metre, sitting above the overall rate. Villas cost more than four times what apartments do overall, driven by plot size and build footprint rather than a dramatic premium per square metre. Penthouses represent 13% of listings and townhouses 4%, leaving the market weighted toward apartments and villas. Buyers chasing space and seclusion will find the villa segment well stocked, while those after lower entry prices and shared amenities have a comparable volume of apartment stock to work through.
La Mairena's appeal rests on elevation, green surroundings and distance from the coastal road, but that same distance means fewer walk-to amenities and a car-dependent routine. The asking prices reflect a premium for those trade-offs, particularly in the villa segment where land and views command higher rates per square metre than equivalent coastal apartments. The breadth of the range suggests the market can absorb both budget-conscious buyers targeting the lower quartile and those willing to pay well into seven figures for larger plots and newer builds. With no comparable nearby data published, the neighbourhood sits in its own pricing band, insulated from direct competition but also without the liquidity of denser coastal markets.
07 · Analysis
La Mairena property market analysis
How to read asking prices in La Mairena: medians, spreads, and type mix. Figures are as of October 2026; this analysis is evergreen and refreshed when the market moves materially.
How we measure prices here
The figures on this page reflect asking prices for active listings in La Mairena as of October 2026. We use the median rather than the mean because a handful of high-end properties can skew an average upward. In La Mairena the median asking price sits at €578k, while the mean reaches €1.08M, illustrating exactly why the median offers a clearer picture of what most buyers will encounter. These are advertised prices, not completed sale values, so they represent the opening position in any negotiation rather than the final transaction figure.
What the numbers say about La Mairena
La Mairena occupies elevated terrain above Elviria, and the stock reflects that hillside character. With a median of €578k and a per-square-metre rate of €3,639, the neighbourhood attracts buyers looking for space and views rather than beachfront convenience. The interquartile range runs from €420k at the lower quartile to €1.02M at the upper, a spread that captures both smaller apartments and larger detached homes. The ceiling extends to €9M, indicating a tier of high-specification villas with substantial plots. The floor sits at €320k, typically representing smaller apartments or older stock requiring refurbishment. That range tells you La Mairena is not a single-product market: it accommodates both entry-level coastal buyers and those seeking a detached home with privacy and land.
Prices by property type
Apartments
Apartments account for 51% of the active stock and carry a median asking price of €439k. The per-square-metre rate of €3,378 sits below the overall neighbourhood figure, reflecting the fact that villas command a premium for land and privacy. Most apartment inventory clusters in small gated developments scattered along the winding access roads, often with shared pools and mountain or partial sea views. Buyers in this segment are typically looking for a lock-up-and-leave second home or a more affordable entry point into the hills above the coast.
Villas
Villas represent 31% of listings and show a median of €1.89M, sitting above the area rate. The per-square-metre figure of €4,773 reflects the value placed on plot size, privacy and the ability to extend or add amenities. Villas in La Mairena cost more than four times what apartments do overall, a gap explained by land rather than construction quality alone. Many properties sit on plots of half a hectare or more, with mature gardens and unobstructed views toward the coast or the Sierra Blanca range. The villa segment spans both older Andalusian-style homes and newer contemporary builds, so condition and finish vary widely within the median band.
Penthouses and townhouses
Penthouses make up 13% of the stock, typically occupying the top floors of low-rise apartment blocks and offering larger terraces and better views than standard units. Townhouses account for 4%, a small slice that reflects the neighbourhood's preference for detached homes over attached terraced layouts. Both categories sit within the broader apartment and villa price ranges rather than forming distinct tiers of their own.
How La Mairena compares
La Mairena sits higher and further inland than Elviria, the beachside hub it overlooks, and that elevation brings both lower density and a different buyer profile. The neighbourhood lacks the immediate beach access and commercial infrastructure of the coastal strip, which keeps prices below the premium commanded by frontline developments. Buyers here trade convenience for space, quiet and views, and the asking prices reflect that exchange. The mix of apartments and villas means the market serves both budget-conscious buyers seeking a foothold in the hills and those willing to pay for a large plot and privacy. The absence of golf courses or branded resort complexes within La Mairena itself means the area attracts buyers focused on the natural setting rather than resort amenities, and that preference is visible in the stock profile: detached homes on generous plots rather than tightly packed townhouse rows.
How to read these figures as a buyer
The spread between €420k and €1.02M shows that La Mairena is not a homogeneous market. A buyer with a budget at the lower quartile will be looking at apartments or older villas requiring work, while the upper quartile opens access to modern detached homes with land. The per-square-metre rate of €3,639 is an average across all types, so it should not be applied directly to any individual property: villas will sit above that figure, apartments below. The gap between median and mean asking prices signals that a small number of high-value listings pull the average upward, meaning most transactions occur well below the mean. Remember that these are asking prices, not sold prices. Sellers in elevated locations often list optimistically, and the final agreed figure can sit ten or fifteen per cent lower depending on condition, urgency and how long the property has been on the market. Use these numbers as a starting point for understanding the neighbourhood's structure, not as a prediction of what you will pay.
08 · FAQ
La Mairena property prices: common questions
The median asking price in La Mairena stands at €578k, while the mean sits at €1.08M. The gap reflects a villa-heavy upper tier: the top quarter of listings starts above €1.02M, and the ceiling reaches €9M. Entry points begin around €320k, typically for smaller apartments or townhouses in the lower hillside pockets.
Across all property types, the average rate is €3,639 per square metre. Villas command €4,773, sitting above the overall figure, while apartments come in at €3,378, below the neighbourhood average. The spread is driven by plot size, altitude and whether the property sits inside a gated complex or on a standalone parcel.
The lower quartile of the market sits at €420k, covering compact apartments and a handful of older townhouses closer to the access road. The upper quartile starts at €1.02M, dominated by detached villas with larger plots and unobstructed views toward the coast. Most of the affordable stock clusters in smaller developments without resort facilities.
Villas in La Mairena cost more than four times what apartments do, with a median of €1.89M against €439k for flats. Per square metre, villas sit above apartments: €4,773 versus €3,378. The premium reflects land, privacy and the fact that most villas occupy elevated plots with longer sight lines.
Apartments make up 51% of the 72 listings, villas account for 31%, and penthouses represent 13%. Townhouses form the remaining 4%. The apartment stock is split between low-rise garden complexes and mid-rise blocks with shared pools, while the villa segment skews toward contemporary builds on hillside plots rather than older cortijos.
Altitude and seclusion set the tone. Properties higher up the mountain command steeper rates for panoramic views and larger plots, while those near the main access road trade at a discount despite shorter commutes to Elviria. Gated communities with tennis courts and security add a layer to the per-metre rate, as does a south-facing aspect that maximises winter sun.
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