A key-ready townhouse of approximately 77 m² in central Estepona, within walking distance of the beach, the promenade and the marina. The property offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private patio, arranged over two floors in an urban neighbourhood with shops and services on foot. Originally completed in 1970 and located in a recently renovated surroundings, the house is offered at a fixed asking price of €389,000. The location combines coastal access with the day-to-day convenience of an established Andalusian town roughly 79,600 inhabitants strong.
Within Estepona's current supply, three comparable new-build projects frame the market context. Etherna Homes 1 advertises from €304,000, Aby Middle from €349,000 and Celestia Homes from €390,000. This townhouse, at a fixed €389,000, sits at the upper end of that spread, and the difference calls for explanation. New-build apartments at these starting prices typically concern smaller units, off-plan purchase with delivery in one to two years, and locations on the town's outskirts or in developing zones rather than the consolidated centre. What this property offers in exchange is immediacy, key-ready, no construction risk, no phased payments, and a central position within 800 m of two beaches, 104 m of a supermarket and 237 m of a pharmacy. Buyers weighing the two routes should also consider age: a 1970 dwelling will not carry the energy performance, warranties and modern specifications of a 2020s development, and renovation budgets may need to accommodate that gap, whereas new-build prices exclude the transfer taxes that apply to this resale purchase differently. At regional level, Estepona positions itself as the more affordable alternative to Marbella, 25 km east, while offering more urban substance than the smaller resort enclaves along the coast. The town's roughly 3,163 annual housing transactions point to a liquid resale market, relevant for buyers who value the option to sell later without long marketing periods. Gibraltar airport at about 36 km adds a second travel option that most Costa del Sol locations lack. The choice between this house and the named developments ultimately reduces to a trade between finished, walkable centrality today and newer, cheaper square metres delivered tomorrow.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in the urban centre of Estepona, 524 m from Playa de Estepona and about 800 m from La Rada as the crow flies. A supermarket lies 104 m away and a pharmacy 237 m, so daily shopping requires no car. The town's marina is roughly 1.6 km distant and the hospital 1.1 km. Streets around the centre are walkable and mostly flat.
The layout suits a small household: a ground floor with living room, separate kitchen, bathroom and private patio, and a second floor with three bedrooms and a second bathroom. All rooms are exterior-facing with natural light on both levels. At 77 m² the house is compact, which keeps cleaning and maintenance manageable while still offering three separate bedrooms.
This is not a new-build project. The house dates from 1970 and is available immediately, key-ready, so there is no construction phase or delivery schedule to take into account. Renovation, where desired, would be the buyer's own initiative. Completion of the original construction is documented as 1970; any dates relating to works in the surrounding area are indicative.
The house offers no private pool, no private garden and no garage or storage room is recorded in the data. Living area is 77 m², modest for a three-bedroom townhouse, with two bathrooms. As a 1970 property, it will not meet current new-build energy standards by default. Community facilities of modern resort developments are absent.
This house fits several recognisable situations. A couple or small family seeking a year-round residence in a Spanish town will find the walkable location, the two bathrooms and the proximity of schools, six within 2 km, nineteen primary schools across Estepona, practical for permanent living. Buyers wanting a low-maintenance second home near the beach may prefer the compact 77 m² footprint and the absence of pool or garden obligations that larger villas carry. Investors considering rental use benefit from the central position: beach, restaurants and marina within walking distance are the attributes holiday tenants filter on. The house also suits older buyers who want a flat street network, a pharmacy 237 m away and healthcare within 1.1 km, without the stairs of an apartment block or the isolation of a hillside property, the internal staircase between the two floors is the main vertical element to negotiate. It suits less well those seeking space-intensive living, modern energy performance from the outset, private outdoor leisure facilities or secure on-site parking. Buyers planning extensive renovation should factor the 1970 construction date and current building regulations into their budget. In short, the house answers the needs of buyers prioritising location and immediacy over size and new-build specification.
The property dates from 1970, which places its original construction more than five decades ago; no data is available on the materials or technical systems installed at that time, nor on any subsequent renovation of the house itself. The surroundings are described as recently renovated, which concerns the public space and neighbourhood rather than the interior. The layout follows a traditional Spanish townhouse pattern: living room, separate kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, three bedrooms and a second bathroom above, with a private patio providing outdoor space and light at the rear of the ground floor. All rooms are exterior-facing, a feature that supports cross-ventilation and daylight on both levels. Buyers should approach the technical condition with standard diligence for a property of this age: checking the electrical installation, plumbing, windows, roof condition and any damp evidence in the patio area, and verifying which elements have been modernised over the years. No information is provided on insulation levels, heating, air conditioning or hot-water systems, so these points warrant direct inspection. Nothing in the available data indicates communal facilities such as a shared pool or landscaped grounds, and no garage or storage room is recorded. The energy performance of a 1970 dwelling will depend heavily on any upgrades carried out since; an on-site assessment is the reliable way to establish actual running costs for cooling in summer and comfort in the cooler months.
The house is offered at a fixed asking price of €389,000. This is an existing, completed property from 1970, so there is no price list, no range of unit types and no phased release of homes, the price applies to this specific house with its three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 77 m² of living area and private patio. Buyers comparing against new-build developments in Estepona will see advertised starting prices of roughly €304,000 to €390,000 for off-plan apartments; those figures are not directly comparable, as they typically concern smaller units, later delivery dates and different locations. Availability is immediate, subject to negotiation and standard purchase conditions. Transaction costs, notary fees and taxes are additional to the asking price.
Daily life here is organised around walking. The supermarket sits 104 m from the front door and a pharmacy 237 m, which means groceries, prescriptions and small errands fit between other activities rather than becoming separate car trips. The nearest beach, Playa de Estepona, is 524 m away in a straight line, under ten minutes on foot for most people, and the longer stretch of La Rada follows shortly after. A morning swim, an afternoon on the terrace or patio, and an evening stroll along the promenade towards the marina at roughly 1.6 km are all realistic routines without needing a vehicle. The house itself works as a base for this rhythm: the ground floor holds the living room, separate kitchen, a bathroom and the private patio, which functions as an outdoor room for meals or laundry drying, while the three bedrooms and second bathroom sit upstairs, giving the sleeping area its own level. The neighbourhood is urban and lived-in year-round, not a seasonal resort zone, so the fifty restaurants, twenty-two cafés and other amenities within 2 km remain open outside the summer months. Two health centres serve the town and the hospital is 1.1 km away. For exercise, the municipal sports centre is 600 m from the house and a gym 300 m. The streets towards the sea are flat, with a gradient of about 2.4% to the beach, which matters for cycling and for anyone who prefers level walking. A car remains useful for trips to Marbella, 25 km away, or the airport at 34 km by road, but it is not a daily necessity.
The immediate surroundings function as a complete neighbourhood rather than a holiday zone. Within a 2 km radius the data records fifty restaurants, twenty-two cafés, eighteen pharmacies, four banks, six schools and two parks, which indicates year-round activity rather than seasonal commerce. The supermarket at 104 m and pharmacy at 237 m define the shortest daily errands. Healthcare is well covered: two health centres operate in Estepona and the hospital lies 1.1 km from the house. For sport, a private gym stands 300 m away and the municipal sports centre 600 m, part of 134 sports facilities recorded across the town. The marina at Puerto Estepona, 1.6 km, adds nautical services and evening leisure options. Public transport consists of eight lines with fifty stops, adequate for local movement within the municipality. By car, the A-7 coast road connects west towards Algeciras, 42 km, and east towards Marbella, 25 km, and Málaga city, 73 km. Two airports serve the area: Gibraltar at roughly 36 km and Málaga-Costa del Sol at about 64 km straight-line, the latter corresponding to the 34 km road figure cited for airport access. Electric-vehicle charging points sit 1.3 to 1.4 km away, including a fast-charging station.
The map shows the house in central Estepona, a short walk from the coastline and the promenade. Note the concentration of shops, cafés and health services within a few hundred metres, and the flat route towards Playa de Estepona and La Rada. Golf courses and the marina sit slightly further out along the coast road.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga, positioned between Marbella 25 km to the east and Algeciras 42 km to the west. Málaga city and its airport lie 73 km and 34 km by road respectively, while Gibraltar's airport sits roughly 36 km to the south-west, giving the town two practical air links. With about 79,600 inhabitants, Estepona ranks among the larger towns of the coast, large enough to sustain hospitals, secondary schools and cultural facilities while retaining a historic Andalusian centre. The town records around 3,163 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances run longer. Playa de Estepona lies 524 m from the house, La Rada 769–800 m and Playa del Cristo 1.6 km, so three different beach options sit within a quarter-hour walk. The supermarket at 104 m and pharmacy at 237 m cover daily essentials without a vehicle. The hospital is 1.1 km away. Golfers reach Valle Romano Golf at 4.1 km and Azata Golf at 4.4 km, with Estepona Golf further out at 6.1 km. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is 34 km by road; Gibraltar airport is an alternative at roughly 36 km straight-line. Public transport offers eight urban lines and fifty stops, supporting car-free living within the town. EV charging is available from 1.3 km. The route to the beach is flat, with a 2.4% gradient.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Estepona records an average annual temperature of 19.2°C, with monthly averages ranging from 15°C in the coolest months to 25°C in summer, a pattern typical of the western Costa del Sol. The swimming season extends over about five months, during which sea temperatures hold at or above 20°C, roughly May to October. The town lies at 19 m elevation, and the terrain between the house and the sea is essentially flat at a 2.4% gradient, which matters for walking comfort in warm weather. Inland, the municipality rises sharply into the Sierra Bermeja, whose peak of Los Reales reaches 1,449 m; this mountain backdrop is visible from much of the town and offers hiking terrain within a short drive. The municipal area covers 137 km² of fertile valley crossed by small streams. Rainfall is concentrated outside the summer months, so the warm half of the year is predominantly dry and suited to outdoor living on the patio and at the beach.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches fall within walking distance: Playa de Estepona at 524 m, La Rada, the town's main sandy stretch, at under 800 m, and Playa del Cristo at 1.6 km, the latter known for its sheltered, shallow waters. Playa del Angel lies 1.7 km away. The promenade connects these stretches and leads towards Puerto Estepona and the Puerto Deportivo marina at 1.6–1.8 km, where restaurants and nautical services concentrate. Golf options include Valle Romano at 4.1 km and Azata Golf at 4.4–4.9 km, plus Estepona Golf at 6.1 km and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 6.2 km. For general sport, 134 facilities are recorded across the town, including the municipal sports centre 600 m from the house and a private gym at 300 m. Two viewpoints, Mirador del Carmen at 1.2 km and Mirador Playa del Cristo at 2.0 km, offer coastal outlooks for evening walks.
134 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Estepona is a town and municipality in the comarca of the Costa del Sol, southern Spain. It is located in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. Its district covers an area of 137 square kilometers in a fertile valley crossed by small streams and a mountainous areas dominated by the Sierra Bermeja, which reaches an elevation of 1,449 m at the peak of Los Reales.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C | 86 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14.8°C | 172 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 73 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 33 mm |
| June | 23.7°C | 11 mm |
| July | 26.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.9°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.9°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 76 mm |
| November | 16.2°C | 96 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 84 mm |
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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