A two-bedroom townhouse in Costabella, on the eastern edge of Marbella, offered at a fixed asking price of €479,000. The property has a built area of 102 m² on a 237 m² plot and is currently tenanted, producing a monthly rental income of €1,376.49. The location lies roughly 600 metres from El Alicate beach as the crow flies and about 7 km from central Marbella, with good road links via the N-340 and A-7. The house includes a south-facing orientation, sea views, private parking and an outdoor garden with barbecue area. Viewings are not possible while the property is occupied.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Costabella sits between Marbella and Elviría along the coastal strip of the Costa del Sol. El Alicate beach lies about 600 metres away in a direct line, with a moderate gradient of 4.2% towards the shore. Marbella centre is 7 km away as the crow flies, and Málaga city 42 km. The N-340 and A-7 roads provide the main connections, supplemented by urban bus routes 6 and 9 and the Avanza L-302 interurban service.
The house offers a living-dining room, a fitted kitchen with oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood, two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and two bathrooms. The remaining outdoor space on the 237 m² plot functions as a garden and barbecue area. With 102 m² of built area, the layout suits a small household or a rental-oriented purchase rather than buyers requiring three or more bedrooms.
This is not a new-build development. The townhouse was completed in 2009 (indicative date), has a key-ready status and is described as being in good condition. There is no construction phase, developer price list or delivery schedule involved; the sale concerns an existing resale property that is immediately transferable once the current tenancy situation is resolved by the buyer.
The property is currently tenanted, so viewings are not possible at this time, and vacant possession is not offered. With two bedrooms and 102 m², the house does not provide the space of larger villas nearby. There is no mention of a communal pool, lift or other shared facilities. Buyers seeking an unfurnished, immediately usable holiday home should factor in the existing tenancy before proceeding.
This property fits a buyer whose priority is income and location rather than immediate personal use. An investor seeking a tenanted asset with documented, reliable rent payments will find the current yield figures and tenant profile directly relevant. A second group consists of buyers who want a foothold in the Marbella area at a price below the typical villa segment, accepting a two-bedroom format and a resale condition. The property may also suit buyers planning a future relocation who can tolerate a transition period while the tenancy runs its course. It fits less well for households needing three or more bedrooms, buyers who require vacant possession at completion, or those wanting new-build warranties and modern energy performance from the outset. The coastal location, sea views and south orientation will appeal to buyers focused on the Mediterranean side of the market, while those seeking golf-front living or a gated community with shared pools should look at other options in the region.
The house is described as being in good condition and dates from 2009 (indicative), which places it in a construction era with modern building standards rather than the older stock found along parts of the coast. The kitchen is fitted and equipped with an oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood, a functional specification rather than a designer installation. Both bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, and there are two full bathrooms, which is a practical ratio for a two-bedroom home and supports both owner occupation and rental use. The living-dining room connects to the outdoor space through sliding glass doors and arched openings with tiled floors, visible in the interior photographs. Floors throughout are tile, consistent with regional building practice and suited to the sandy, coastal environment. The outdoor area is laid out as a garden with a barbecue zone, and the property includes private parking. As a resale home, no developer warranty applies; buyers should arrange a technical survey in the usual manner. No information is available about the heating system, air conditioning, thermal insulation or energy performance, so these points require verification during due diligence.
The asking price is fixed at €479,000 for the property as a whole, this is an existing resale home, not a new-build project with a price list. On the rental side, the current tenancy generates €1,376.49 per month, or €16,517.88 per year, which corresponds to a gross yield of roughly 3.4% relative to the asking price. Compared with new-build alternatives in the region, which start from around €205,000 in Mijas and €269,950 in Torre del Mar for apartment-style products, this property combines a Marbella-area address with a plot and tenanted income. Availability is immediate in a technical sense, but the existing tenancy means actual vacant access depends on the legal position of the current contract.
Costabella is a residential urbanisation on Marbella's eastern side, where daily life is organised around the coast road rather than a historic town centre. The nearest beach, El Alicate, is roughly 600 metres away in a straight line, which in practice means a short walk or drive depending on the exact position within the urbanisation. The moderate gradient of 4.2% towards the sea makes the route manageable on foot for most residents. The immediate area within 2 km contains 13 restaurants, 3 schools, 3 pharmacies and 3 cafés, which covers everyday needs without requiring a longer trip. The house itself is oriented south and has sea views, meaning the main living spaces receive sun throughout the day, a practical matter for outdoor use of the garden and barbecue area. The property is currently let to tenants in permanent employment whose rent of €1,376.49 per month is paid consistently and on time. For an incoming owner, this means the house functions from day one as an income-producing asset rather than an empty property awaiting personal use. Buyers intending to occupy it themselves will need to address the tenancy through the appropriate legal process. Public transport is available nearby, with 42 stops across 5 lines in the wider area, so a car is convenient but not strictly essential for local trips.
Daily life in Costabella revolves around the coastal strip between Marbella and Elviría. Within 2 km there are 13 restaurants, 3 cafés, 3 pharmacies and 3 schools, giving the area a settled, residential character with enough amenities for routine living. The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies about 600 metres away as the crow flies, and Playa de Artola is 3.2 km further along the coast. For families considering education, the English International College is only 0.7 km away in a direct line, with the British International School at 9.7 km, a concentration of international schooling that shapes the demographic of the eastern Marbella area. Healthcare is covered by 5 health centres in the wider area. The urbanisation sits at 25 m above sea level, so the terrain remains walkable, with the 4.2% gradient to the beach described as moderate. Transport connections run through the N-340 and A-7, with urban bus routes 6 and 9 and the Avanza L-302 interurban service stopping nearby, linking the area to Marbella centre and Fuengirola.
The map shows the property's position in Costabella, between Marbella centre to the west and the Elviría area to the east. El Alicate beach lies just inland of the coastline at 600 m, while the golf courses of Greenlife and Santa María sit slightly further east. All distances shown are straight-line; road routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Costabella occupies the eastern approach to Marbella, roughly 7 km from the town centre as the crow flies and 42 km from Málaga city. This positions the property in the Marbella municipal area while remaining closer in character to the quieter Elviría, Las Chapas residential belt than to the Golden Mile or the old town. Within the wider Costa del Sol, the location balances Marbella's amenity base with lower intensity development, and sits on the main transport corridor towards Fuengirola and the airport. Algeciras, 71 km to the southwest, and Gibraltar, about 62 km, define the southern limits of the region.
By road, the N-340 and A-7 carry traffic west to Marbella (7 km straight-line) and east towards Fuengirola and Málaga (42 km straight-line). Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 34 km away as the crow flies, with Gibraltar Airport about 62 km, both reachable via the A-7, though actual driving distances are longer. Beach access is a key point here: El Alicate is 600 m in a direct line with a moderate 4.2% gradient. Golfers can reach Greenlife Golf Marbella and its driving range at 2.4 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 3.3 km, and the Don Carlos Tennis Club at 3.1 km. Marinas at Marina Marbella, Puerto Cabopino and Puerto Pesquero all sit around 6.1–6.2 km away. Public transport covers the area with 5 lines and 42 stops, including the L-302 interurban service, so day-to-day mobility without a car is feasible, if slower.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 34 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 62 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this stretch of coast shows an average annual temperature of 19.1°C, typical of the Marbella area, which benefits from the sheltered position between the sea and the Sierra Blanca foothills. The swimming season runs about five months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, generally from late May into October. The property sits at 25 m elevation, low enough that heat and cold are moderated by maritime influence, while the south orientation maximises sun exposure on the living spaces and garden. Rainfall along this part of the Costa del Sol is modest and concentrated in the winter half of the year, so outdoor use of the barbecue area and terrace extends well beyond the summer months. The nearby beaches of El Alicate and Artola, the latter adjacent to the Artola dunes protected area, give residents access to less intensively developed stretches of coast.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
El Alicate beach, 600 m away as the crow flies, is the nearest option, a quieter stretch east of Marbella centre with chiringuitos rather than high-density tourist infrastructure. Playa de Artola at 3.2 km lies by the Cabopino dunes, one of the few remaining natural dune systems on the Costa del Sol, and adjoins the marina of Puerto Cabopino. Golf is a defining recreational feature of this area: Greenlife Golf Marbella and its driving range are 2.4 km away, and Santa María Golf & Country Club is 3.3 km. Tennis players have the Don Carlos Tennis Club at 3.1 km. Three marinas within about 6 km, Marina Marbella, Puerto Cabopino and Puerto Pesquero, cover mooring and waterfront dining. The area's tourism infrastructure, with 48 hotels and over 12,600 beds, supports year-round restaurant and service provision, which benefits permanent residents outside the summer season.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 38 mm |
| March | 14.8°C | 129 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 57 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 22 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.3°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.8°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 24 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 70 mm |
| November | 16.2°C | 75 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 66 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL171425
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol market, this townhouse occupies a specific niche: an existing, tenanted resale property in the Marbella municipal area at €479,000. New-build alternatives in the region operate on a different basis. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all price-list projects where the figure quoted is a starting point for the cheapest unit type, typically apartments. This property, by contrast, has a fixed asking price, a 237 m² plot and a full house format, which is rarely available at comparable new-build entry prices on this stretch of coast. The trade-off is age: a 2009 (indicative) completion means no developer warranty, and the specification, ceramic hob, fitted wardrobes, two bathrooms, is functional rather than premium. The tenanted status cuts both ways in a regional comparison. Against a new-build purchase, the buyer acquires day-one cash flow of €16,517.88 per year instead of a rental void during completion and first letting. Against a typical holiday-home purchase, the buyer sacrifices immediate personal use and vacant possession. Location-wise, Costabella sits east of Marbella's core, near Elviría, where the residential profile is calmer than the Golden Mile but better connected than inland alternatives. The concentration of international schools within 1–10 km and golf courses within 2–3 km supports both rental demand and long-term resale interest, which are the practical factors that matter most for a property in this investment segment.
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