Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas – Area Overview
Where Luxury Meets Lifestyle on the Edge of the Pacific
Cabo San Lucas is where the Baja dream begins — a vibrant coastal city known for its yacht-filled marina, world-class dining, swimmable beaches, and dramatic oceanfront cliffs. Long popular with second-home buyers and investors, Cabo has matured into a true year-round destination that offers both high-end living and everyday convenience.
Whether you want to walk to Medano Beach for a morning paddle, book a fishing charter from your private dock, or retreat to a hillside villa overlooking the Pacific, Cabo San Lucas offers lifestyle options few markets can match.
Market Update · All Closed Sales
What homes actually sold for in Cabo San Lucas
In the twelve months ending June 26, 2026, 173 properties closed in Cabo San Lucas proper at a median of $250,000. This is the most accessible of the Los Cabos markets by a wide margin — and the one where the neighborhood you buy in matters most.
Single-family homes
50 closed sales
- Median sold
- $236,000
- Per AC sq ft
- $190
- Vs. original ask
- 96.4%
- Days on market
- 234 days
- Pre-construction
- 22%
Condominiums
123 closed sales
- Median sold
- $260,000
- Per AC sq ft
- $251
- Vs. original ask
- 94.0%
- Days on market
- 216 days
- Pre-construction
- 15%
Luxury tier · $1M+ sales
Every one of the 23 luxury sales in Cabo San Lucas over the past twelve months closed in the Beach & Marina area — none in Centro, none north of town. Houses accounted for 14 of them at a median of $2,483,000, condominiums for 9 at $1,825,000. Luxury buyers here also negotiated harder than the market at large, closing at 90.9% of original asking price against 96.4% for houses overall, and waited longer: a median of 298 days to sell.
Median sold price by neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Sales | Median sold | Per AC sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & Marina | 57 | $825,000 | $485 |
| Centro | 64 | $223,500 | $217 |
| North Cabo San Lucas | 52 | $176,000 | $153 |
What the numbers say. Location inside Cabo San Lucas is worth more than property type. Beach & Marina medians $825,000 against $223,500 in Centro and $176,000 north of town — a fourfold spread across a single municipality, and the reason a town-wide median of $250,000 tells you almost nothing about any specific purchase. Houses and condominiums sell for nearly the same money here, $236,000 against $260,000, but condominiums cost about a third more per conditioned foot, so a buyer choosing a house is generally buying more space in a less central location. One reversal worth noting: unlike every other market on this coast, houses hold their price better than condominiums here, closing at 96.4% of original ask against 94.0%.
The Cabo Corridor, just east of town, runs at roughly eight times these prices at the luxury end. See the Cabo Corridor market update.
Updated July 1, 2026 · Rolling 12 months ending June 26, 2026
Based on 173 closed sales in Cabo San Lucas proper (Flex areas CSL-Centro, CSL-Beach & Marina and CSL-North) in the twelve months ending June 26, 2026, across all price points. Excludes the Cabo Corridor and the Pacific side, which are reported separately. Neighborhood figures reflect MLS area designations and may not match colloquial boundaries.
Price per square foot uses air-conditioned (conditioned interior) area, the local pricing convention. Days on market is measured on completed properties only; pre-construction sales are excluded from that figure because the clock runs from listing to delivery rather than to contract.
Source: Flex MLS, Los Cabos. Compiled by Laidback Legacy. Medians, not averages. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Popular Neighborhoods, Communities & Resorts
Pedregal
The most iconic gated enclave in Cabo — perched on a hillside above the marina. Offers panoramic views, beach access, and custom estate homes. Known for privacy and resale value.
Quivira
A private golf and beachfront resort community just outside downtown. Home to St. Regis Residences, Pueblo Bonito, and Quivira Golf Club. Includes luxury villas, condos, and branded properties.
El Tezal
A fast-growing hillside community with a mix of modern homes, ocean views, and investment-friendly condos. Popular for full-time living and rental income potential.
Diamante
World-class golf resort with private beachfront residences, including Tiger Woods–designed courses and branded clubs. Located west of town near Pacific dunes.
Cabo Bello
Gated, walkable community with a small swimmable cove beach. Well-suited for long-term residents who want proximity to town with added quiet and privacy.
Misiones del Cabo
Oceanfront condos perched between Cabo Bello and Sunset Beach. Known for strong rental performance and walkability to restaurants like Sunset Monalisa.
Sunset Beach / Pacific Side
Home to hillside homes and new developments with wide Pacific Ocean views, especially attractive for buyers seeking privacy and sunsets away from the marina zone.
Cabo Real Estate Snapshot
- Price Range: Condos from ~$300K, homes from ~$800K, luxury estates $3M–$5M+
- Property Types: Oceanview homes, beachfront villas, marina condos, gated hilltop estates
- Rental Markets: Excellent short-term rental zones near marina and Medano Beach
- Full-Time Living: Strong expat community and services, especially in El Tezal and Pedregal
Golf in Cabo San Lucas
- Quivira Golf Club
Jack Nicklaus design carved into ocean cliffs. Available to owners and guests of select resorts and residences. - Diamante Golf Club
Includes Dunes (ranked top in Mexico) and El Cardonal (Tiger Woods’ first course). Private access with residential memberships. - Nearby Options:
Palmilla, Club Campestre, and Cabo Del Sol — all within 15–20 minutes along the Corridor.
Beaches & Water Access
- Medano Beach
Cabo’s primary swimmable beach — walkable, lined with restaurants, ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, and lounging. - Lover’s & Divorce Beach
Accessible by water taxi from the marina. Popular for sightseeing and beach picnics. - Cabo Bello Cove
Small, protected cove beach — ideal for snorkeling and a quieter experience. - Pedregal Beach
Not swimmable, but highly scenic. A dramatic stretch of sand behind the gates of Pedregal.
Dining, Shopping & Lifestyle
- Fine Dining: Sunset Monalisa, El Farallon (Waldorf), La Dolce, Edith’s
- Casual Favorites: Tacos Guss, The Office, Gardenias, Bar Esquina
- Shopping: Puerto Paraiso Mall, Luxury Avenue, local art galleries
- Wellness: Hacienda Beach Club Spa, Waldorf Astoria Spa, yoga studios
- Nightlife: Downtown Cabo offers a full mix — beach bars, live music, upscale lounges
Location & Proximity
- ~40–45 minutes to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
- ~15–25 minutes to San José del Cabo and the Corridor
- Hospitals: BlueNet, H+ Hospital, AMC
- Schools: Delmar International, Colegio Amaranto, Colegio El Camino
- Full access to utilities, fiber internet, medical, and legal services
Who Buys in Cabo San Lucas?
Buyers who want to be close to the action — the marina, beaches, restaurants, and nightlife — but also have access to gated communities, oceanview estates, and private clubs. Cabo San Lucas appeals to investors, snowbirds, digital nomads, and families alike, with housing options ranging from modern condos to multi-million-dollar homes with panoramic views.
FAQs
Is Cabo San Lucas a good place to live full-time?
Yes. It has excellent infrastructure, international schools, hospitals, and high-speed internet. Many expats live here year-round.
Can foreigners buy property in Cabo San Lucas?
Yes. Foreigners can legally buy through a fideicomiso (bank trust), which provides full ownership rights.
What are the best neighborhoods in Cabo San Lucas for ocean views?
Pedregal, Diamante, Sunset Beach, and El Tezal all offer hillside homes with sweeping views of the Pacific or the Sea of Cortez.
What is the difference between Cabo San Lucas and the Corridor?
Cabo San Lucas is the city and marina hub. The Corridor is the 20-mile stretch of luxury resorts and private communities that connects Cabo to San José del Cabo.
Are there golf courses in Cabo San Lucas?
Yes. Quivira and Diamante both offer world-class courses, with additional options nearby in the Corridor.
What does a home cost in Cabo San Lucas?
In the twelve months ending June 26, 2026, the median sale in Cabo San Lucas proper was $250,000 across 173 closings. Single-family homes had a median of $236,000 at $190 per conditioned square foot, and condominiums a median of $260,000 at $251 per conditioned square foot. Sales ranged from $74,900 to $7,000,000.
Which Cabo San Lucas neighborhoods are the most expensive?
The Beach & Marina area is by far the highest, with a median sold price of $825,000, against $223,500 in Centro and $176,000 north of town. That fourfold spread means a town-wide median is not a useful guide to any particular neighborhood.
How much of the Cabo San Lucas market is above $1 million?
small share, and highly concentrated. Twenty-three of the 173 sales in the past twelve months closed above $1 million, roughly 13% of the market, at a median of $1,967,000 and $609 per conditioned square foot. Every one of those sales was in the Beach & Marina area. Luxury buyers negotiated harder than the wider market, closing at 90.9% of original asking price.
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