Property For Sale in Marbella, Spain – From Beachfront Apartments to Sierra Blanca Villas

Marbella's property market today offers the deepest premium selection of property for sale in Spain. From beachfront apartments on the eastern Bahía de Marbella coastline to ultra-premium villas in Sierra Blanca and Cascada de Camoján, the Marbella market covers the full spectrum of luxury coastal real estate. CostaDelSol.dev tracks every actively marketed property for sale in Marbella, Spain in real time, with prices, plans, sub-location, amenities and direct inquiry routing to the developer.

Property categories available in Marbella

The Marbella market spans six main categories. Studios and one-bedroom apartments appear mainly in central, old-town and beachfront positions, starting around €300,000. Two- and three-bedroom apartments form the largest segment of new-build inventory, ranging from approximately €450,000 in eastern zones such as Elviria to €1.8 million in Sierra Blanca and the Golden Mile. Penthouses with private rooftop terraces and sea views begin around €1 million and reach over €8 million in premium positions. Townhouses range €700,000 to €2.5 million. Detached villas start around €2 million in Río Real or Las Chapas and reach above €30 million in Sierra Blanca, La Cerquilla and Cascada de Camoján.

Where in Marbella to look

Marbella divides into eight distinct property sub-areas. Marbella Old Town and Centro (historic core, beach proximity, walking-distance lifestyle). Golden Mile (the historic luxury corridor between Marbella and Puerto Banús). Sierra Blanca (elevated, ultra-premium villas with Mediterranean panoramic). Nueva Andalucía (Las Brisas, Aloha, Los Naranjos – golf valley west of Puerto Banús). Río Real and Bahía de Marbella (eastern frontline-beach developments). Elviria and Las Chapas (mid-tier east, residential). Cabopino (eastern marina). San Pedro de Alcántara (Marbella municipality's western district – more accessible pricing).

Property for sale: new-build vs. resale

Approximately 40 percent of active Marbella inventory is new-build – less than Estepona because plot scarcity in central Marbella limits new construction. New-build property for sale in Marbella, Spain concentrates in Sierra Blanca, La Cerquilla, Río Real, Elviria and the eastern Bahía de Marbella coastline. New-build offers staged off-plan payment (typically 30% during construction plus 70% on completion), 10-year structural warranty and modern energy ratings. Resale dominates the historic Golden Mile and Old Town segments where new development is essentially impossible.

The buying process for international buyers in Spain

Buyers from outside Spain need three core items: an NIE number (foreign tax identifier, applied via the Spanish consulate or in Spain), a Spanish bank account (most national banks open accounts for non-residents within days), and a lawyer specialising in Spanish property law. Typical buy-side costs for new-build property in Marbella run 10 to 13 percent of the purchase price (VAT/IVA 10%, stamp duty AJD 1.2%, notary, land registry, legal fees). For luxury and ultra-luxury transactions, lawyers experienced in cross-border structuring (Spanish SL, international trusts, residency planning) are essential. The 2022 Andalusian wealth-tax reform effectively eliminated the regional wealth tax for non-resident buyers.

What CostaDelSol.dev provides

Every property for sale in Marbella, Spain that CostaDelSol.dev tracks comes with full new-build data: developer name, completion phase, floor plans, sub-location, amenity list, photography and direct inquiry routing to the developer. The portal is available in eleven languages with consistent data across all languages – so international buyers can research, shortlist and inquire in their own language.

Anyone searching properties for sale in Marbella, Spain benefits from the breadth of the active new-build pipeline. CostaDelSol.dev maintains a complete inventory by developer, sub-location, price band and property type.

Projects in Marbella

The Grove
Marbella 1-4
The Grove
From €390.000
Alcántara del Mar
San Pedro de Alcántara 1-3
Alcántara del Mar
From €399.000
Albatros XIV
Nueva Andalucía 2-4
Albatros XIV
From €405.000
Zinnia
San Pedro 1-3
Zinnia
From €440.500
Soleil
Marbella 2-3
Soleil
From €450.000
Marbella Lake
Nueva Andalucia
Marbella Lake
From €460.000
Nikki Living
Nueva Andalucia 1-6
Nikki Living
From €460.000
Origin
Altos de Los Monteros 2-3
Origin
From €499.000
Upper101
Marbella 4
Upper101
From €565.000
Quintessence
Altos de los Monteros 2-3
Quintessence
From €570.000
Salvia
San Pedro 4
SALVIA
From €615.000
Mare
San Pedro 3-4
Mare
From €615.000
Breeze
Marbella 2-4
Breeze
From €640.000
Sira Homes
Elviria 2-3
Sira Homes
From €685.000
Zew
Elviria 2-3
Zew
From €700.000
GS Royal River
Marbella 3
GS Royal River
From €767.800
Palo Alto
Ojen 2-3
Palo Alto
From €795.000
Serenity Hills
Marbella
Serenity Hills
From €850.000
SOUL Marbella Sunlife – Apartments
Santa Clara 2-5
SOUL Marbella Sunlife
From €890.000
Isla Bela
Nueva Andalucia 4
Isla Bela
From €981.000
The View Marbella
Marbella 2-4
The View Marbella
From €1.250.000

Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for property for sale in Marbella, Spain?
Properties for sale in Marbella span studios from around €300,000, two-bedroom apartments from approximately €450,000 to €900,000, three-bedroom apartments with sea views from €750,000 to €1.8 million, penthouses from €1 million to over €8 million, townhouses from €700,000 to €2.5 million, and detached villas from €2 million upwards with no formal upper ceiling. The most expensive Marbella villa transactions in Sierra Blanca and La Cerquilla routinely exceed €15 million.
Which sub-areas of Marbella should buyers consider?
Marbella divides into eight main sub-areas: Marbella Old Town and Centro, Golden Mile (between Marbella and Puerto Banús), Sierra Blanca (elevated ultra-premium villas), Nueva Andalucía (Las Brisas, Aloha, Los Naranjos golf valley), Río Real and Bahía de Marbella (eastern coastline), Elviria and Las Chapas (mid-tier east), Cabopino (eastern marina), and San Pedro de Alcántara (Marbella's western district with more accessible pricing).
What costs apply when buying property in Marbella Spain for international buyers?
Typical buy-side costs run 10 to 13 percent of the purchase price for new-build property in Marbella: VAT (IVA) at 10 percent for new-build, stamp duty (AJD) at 1.2 percent, notary fees, land-registry fees and legal fees of typically 1 percent plus VAT. Resale property substitutes the 10 percent VAT with a 7 percent transfer tax (ITP). For luxury transactions, additional structuring costs may apply. Non-resident buyers need an NIE number and typically a Spanish bank account.
Is new-build or resale property the better option in Marbella?
New-build property in Marbella concentrates in Sierra Blanca, La Cerquilla, Río Real, Elviria and the eastern coastline – approximately 40 percent of the active market. New-build offers modern energy performance, staged off-plan payment and 10-year structural warranty. Resale dominates the historic Golden Mile and Old Town where new construction is essentially impossible; buyers there access positions and properties that cannot be recreated.
How does CostaDelSol.dev help me find property for sale in Marbella?
CostaDelSol.dev tracks every actively marketed new-build property in Marbella in real time. Each listing carries developer, completion phase, floor plans, sub-location, amenity list, photography and direct inquiry routing. The portal is available in eleven languages with consistent data, allowing international buyers to research and inquire in their own language.