San José del Cabo

The cultural soul of Los Cabos: a colonial old town, art galleries, boutique dining and a serene estuary, just minutes from Puerto Los Cabos marina.

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Refined, authentic and unmistakably Mexican

While Cabo San Lucas brings the energy, San José del Cabo offers the counterpoint: a walkable historic center built around the 1730s Misión San José church and the leafy Plaza Mijares, lined with adobe buildings, courtyards and jacaranda trees. Its Gallery District hosts the celebrated Thursday Art Walk each winter, when more than a dozen galleries open their doors with wine and live music.

Beyond the plaza, the San José estuary and bird sanctuary draws over 200 species along the Sea of Cortez, while the nearby Puerto Los Cabos marina anchors world-class sportfishing, golf and a growing collection of waterfront residences. Calmer, family-friendly and deeply rooted in tradition, it appeals to buyers who want culture and quiet without sacrificing access to everything Los Cabos offers.

Why buy here

Art & Gallery District

Home to the Thursday Art Walk and a dozen-plus galleries showcasing Mexican and contemporary artists.

Colonial old town

Walkable plazas, the historic mission church and boutique dining set in restored adobe courtyards.

Estuary & nature

A protected bird sanctuary with 200-plus species, plus calm beaches ideal for families.

Puerto Los Cabos marina

A luxury marina with sportfishing, golf and waterfront residences just minutes from downtown.

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Where San José del Cabo sits

San José del Cabo · Los Cabos

Homes for sale in San José del Cabo

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San José del Cabo real estate market today

544properties for sale
$1.2MHouses · median price138 for sale
$538KCondos · median price241 for sale
$426KLand · median price137 for sale

List prices in USD from active MLS BCS listings as of November 10, 2026. See the full market report →

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Maria Maria Playita, San Jose del CaboFor Sale
$700,000 USD
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Maria Maria Playita, San Jose del Cabo

Listing courtesy of A & B Real Estate Firm · MLS BCS
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3413 Los Laureles, CASA LAURELES, San Jose del CaboFor Sale
$233,000 USD
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3413 Los Laureles, CASA LAURELES, San Jose del Cabo

3 bd3 ba1,811 ft²
Listing courtesy of Baja Surf Realty · MLS BCS
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128 Av. Padre Salvatierra, Fundadores 128, San Jose del CaboFor Sale
$7,000,000 USD
San José del Cabo

128 Av. Padre Salvatierra, Fundadores 128, San Jose del Cabo

6 bd8 ba18,227 ft²
Listing courtesy of Remax Cabo Sanctuary · MLS BCS
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Blvd. Antonio Mijares, Maria Maria Cabo, San Jose del CaboFor Sale
$2,600,000 USD
San José del Cabo

Blvd. Antonio Mijares, Maria Maria Cabo, San Jose del Cabo

17,325 ft²
Listing courtesy of A & B Real Estate Firm · MLS BCS
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Padre Piccolo, Fundadores 170, San Jose del CaboFor Sale
$2,300,000 USD
San José del Cabo

Padre Piccolo, Fundadores 170, San Jose del Cabo

7 bd8 ba9,542 ft²
Listing courtesy of A & B Real Estate Firm · MLS BCS
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27 Vista Hermosa, Club Campestre, San Jose del CaboFor Sale
$999,999 USD
San José del Cabo

27 Vista Hermosa, Club Campestre, San Jose del Cabo

4 bd5 ba3,551 ft²
Listing courtesy of Century 21 Legendary Realty · MLS BCS
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Del Sol 202, El Encanto de La Laguna, San Jose del CaboFor Sale
$1,750,000 USD
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Del Sol 202, El Encanto de La Laguna, San Jose del Cabo

3 bd3 ba3,056 ft²
Listing courtesy of Laguna Realty Los Cabos · MLS BCS
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P.º Las Misiones 2, Laguna Vista, San Jose del CaboFor Sale
$269,000 USD
San José del Cabo

P.º Las Misiones 2, Laguna Vista, San Jose del Cabo

1 bd1 ba695 ft²
Listing courtesy of Cabo Blanco Newport · MLS BCS
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San José del Cabo real estate FAQ

How much does a home cost in San José del Cabo?

There are 544 properties for sale in San José del Cabo on the MLS BCS today. Median list prices in USD: houses, $1.2M (138 for sale); condos, $538K (241 for sale); land, $426K (137 for sale). Figures as of November 10, 2026.

Can Americans and Canadians buy property in San José del Cabo?

Yes. San José del Cabo lies within Mexico’s restricted zone (land within 50 km of the coastline), so foreign buyers hold residential title through a fideicomiso: a renewable 50-year trust with a Mexican bank that gives you full rights to use, rent, sell and leave the property to your heirs.

How the fideicomiso works · Can Americans buy property in Mexico?

What are closing costs in San José del Cabo?

Budget roughly 4–6% of the purchase price for acquisition tax, notary fees, registry and, for foreign buyers, the fideicomiso. Our closing-costs guide breaks down every line at 2026 rates.

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