This key-ready semi-detached house is located in the Doña Pepa area of Ciudad Quesada, on the southern Costa Blanca. The property offers 163 m² of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, set on a 600 m² private plot with a swimming pool, barbecue area and a mature garden with citrus trees. The upper level has a sun terrace with open views over the surrounding area and the salt lake. Amenities including restaurants, pharmacies and banks are within two kilometres, and Alicante-Elche airport lies roughly 27 km away as the crow flies. The asking price is fixed at €449,900.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house stands in Doña Pepa, a residential district of Ciudad Quesada in the Alicante province. Within a two-kilometre radius there are some twenty-five restaurants, two pharmacies, three banks and a café. Elche lies 22 km away in a straight line, with Murcia at 37 km and Alicante at 38 km, placing the property within reach of three larger cities.
The layout serves households that need three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the master bedroom having its own en-suite. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area forms the central living space. Outside there is a private pool, a barbecue area, a glazed entrance porch and a solarium, giving several distinct outdoor zones for daily use across the seasons.
This is not a new-build project. The house was completed in 1970 and is available key-ready, which allows for immediate occupation after purchase. Systems have been updated over time, including air conditioning throughout, aerothermal heating and a newly built carport. Viewing the actual condition of the 1970s structure is part of the standard purchase consideration.
The property does not form part of a resort development with communal facilities such as a shared pool, gym or landscaped grounds; outdoor space is private rather than communal. It is a semi-detached house, so one wall is shared with a neighbouring property. There is no lift, and data on an energy performance certificate, community fees and annual taxes is not stated in the available material.
This house fits several recognisable situations. A household planning permanent residence on the Costa Blanca will find the three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout and the year-round amenities within two kilometres a practical base: pharmacies, banks and a dentist are close, and the aerothermal heating plus fireplace cover the cooler winter months when many coastal properties rely on electric heaters alone. Buyers seeking a second home with genuine outdoor space may also recognise themselves here. The private pool, barbecue area and productive garden with citrus trees offer the Mediterranean outdoor living that apartment developments cannot replicate, while the solarium provides views over the salt lake. The property can be locked up between visits with automatic gates and private parking under the new carport. The house also suits buyers comparing an existing property with the new-build alternatives in the same town. Those new projects start lower in price but deliver smaller homes on shared developments. Here, the buyer trades a 1970s structure, with the maintenance history and inspection questions that entails, for substantially more land, private pool and a mature garden. It is less suitable for buyers who want brand-new construction, resort-style communal facilities or a property within walking distance of the beach.
The house dates from 1970 and has been fitted out and updated over the years rather than delivered new. The current specification includes air conditioning throughout the property and an aerothermal heating system, which handles hot water and climate control more efficiently than older electric systems. A fireplace adds a secondary heat source for winter evenings. The interior layout consists of an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the master bedroom served by its own en-suite. A glazed entrance porch functions as a transitional space between the street and the hallway, usable as a seating area for much of the year. The images accompanying the listing show standard finishes, a double bedroom, and a storage area with shelving and an air-conditioning unit. Outside, practical elements include automatic gates, a newly constructed carport over private parking, and both a storage room and a utility room, the latter two being concrete features that matter for long-term living, since they separate household equipment and seasonal items from the living spaces. The upper-level solarium is an open terrace with views towards the salt lake. One listing image shows pipework against an unfinished wall, which indicates that parts of the property are in a raw or workshop-like state; prospective buyers should assess the actual finishing level room by room during a viewing rather than relying on the general description.
The property is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €449,900, this is not a starting price from which other units vary. The price reflects a completed, key-ready house of 163 m² on a 600 m² private plot with pool, in an established residential area. For context, new-build projects in Ciudad Quesada are currently advertised from roughly €322,000 to €373,000, generally for smaller units on communal developments without a private pool or plot of this size. Buyers should budget additionally for purchase costs, notary fees and taxes, which are not included in the asking price. Annual costs such as community fees, IBI and waste collection are not stated in the available data.
Daily life at this property revolves around its private outdoor space and the practical layout of the house. Mornings can begin on the glazed entrance porch or beside the pool, both oriented towards the 600 m² plot with its orange, lemon and grapefruit trees, a garden that produces its own harvest and requires regular maintenance. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area connects directly to this outdoor zone, so the boundary between inside and outside living stays fluid for most of the year. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an en-suite master, the house accommodates a family or visiting guests without shared bathroom schedules. The upper-level solarium adds a second outdoor layer: a quieter spot with open views towards the salt lake, usable for sunbathing, evening meals or simply as a retreat away from the garden level. The surrounding district functions as a year-round residential area rather than a seasonal holiday park. Within two kilometres there are twenty-five restaurants, two pharmacies, three banks, a café and a dentist, so routine errands are covered on foot or by a short drive. Two municipal sports centres lie at 3.4 and 3.5 km straight-line distance, and an electric-vehicle charging point at the Oasis Center is 3.8 km away. Five public transport stops across nine lines serve the wider area, though most residents will find a car the more practical option for reaching the coast, the golf courses or the airport.
Ciudad Quesada sits inland of the coastal strip between Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura, at a modest elevation of 69 metres above sea level. The immediate surroundings are residential, with a density of everyday services that supports year-round occupation: the two-kilometre radius contains twenty-five restaurants, two pharmacies, three banks and a café, which is a broader offering than many purely seasonal urbanisations along this coast. For sport and leisure, Centro Deportivo La Raqueta lies 3.4 km away in a straight line and Polideportivo municipal El Molino 3.5 km, covering tennis, padel and general training. The marina at Marina de les Dunes is 7.6 km away, giving access to waterfront dining and water sports. Golfers can reach Club de Golf La Finca at 6.9 km and Club de Golf Villamartín at 14.9 km. Public transport exists in the form of nine lines and five stops in the area, which covers local connections, but the layout of the region, with beaches, golf courses and larger cities spread over tens of kilometres, makes a car the realistic primary means of transport. Alicante-Elche airport is approximately 27 km away as the crow flies, a drive that typically takes around half an hour. Elche (22 km straight-line) and Murcia (37 km) broaden the options for shopping, healthcare and cultural outings.
The map shows the house in the Doña Pepa district of Ciudad Quesada, at the heart of the southern Costa Blanca between Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura. The salt lakes lie inland; the coast, the marina and Alicante-Elche airport are all within a short driving radius.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Ciudad Quesada occupies a position between the coastal towns of Torrevieja and Guardamar del Seguro, inland enough to be quieter and more residential than the beachfront, yet within a short drive of the coast. Within the wider region, Elche (22 km straight-line, about 235,000 inhabitants) offers larger urban services, Murcia (37 km, some 463,000 inhabitants) is the regional capital to the southwest, and Alicante (38 km, around 339,000 inhabitants) anchors the north. This triangle gives residents three sizeable cities within commuting or day-trip range while living in a considerably smaller community.
Distances below are straight-line; actual road distances are longer. Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) lies roughly 27 km away, making it the natural arrival point for international flights, with a drive of around thirty minutes by car. Valencia airport is 159 km away and Málaga 369 km, relevant only for regional comparisons. The nearest marina, Port Esportiu Marina de les Dunes, sits 7.6 km away, and the beaches of the Guardamar del Segura stretch lie in that same coastal direction. Two golf courses are within reach: La Finca at 6.9 km and Villamartín at 14.9 km. Sports facilities closer to home include Centro Deportivo La Raqueta (3.4 km) and Polideportivo municipal El Molino (3.5 km). Daily provisions are concentrated within two kilometres of the house, restaurants, pharmacies, banks and a dentist, while an electric-vehicle charging point at the Iberdrola Oasis Center (3.8 km) serves drivers making the switch. Public transport is available through nine lines and five stops, sufficient for local trips, but a car remains the practical choice for most journeys in this part of the Costa Blanca.
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 27 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 159 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this location shows an average annual temperature of 18.8 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 12 °C in the coldest months to 26 °C in summer. That spread means the area avoids both the winter cold of northern Europe and the extreme summer peaks of Spain's interior, which supports outdoor use of the plot for most of the year. The swimming season, the period during which sea water stays at 20 °C or warmer, lasts about five months, roughly from late spring into early autumn. Combined with the private pool on the plot, this extends usable swimming well beyond the sea season, since pool water can be warmed earlier and later in the year. At 69 metres above sea level the terrain is essentially flat, so walking and cycling around the district involve no significant gradients. The nearby salt lakes of the Torrevieja area shape the landscape and the views from the solarium, and the region as a whole records high sunshine hours typical of the southern Costa Blanca. Buyers sensitive to dry heat should note that summers are warm and that the installed air conditioning and aerothermal system will carry the main cooling and heating load.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal strip near Guardamar del Segura, reachable towards the marina at 7.6 km straight-line, provides the nearest beaches; the actual driving distance is somewhat longer. The area between Torrevieja and Guardamar includes broad sandy beaches with the promenades, chiringuitos and summer facilities typical of this part of the Alicante province. Golf is well represented nearby. Club de Golf La Finca, 6.9 km away, is one of the better-known courses of the Vega Baja region, set in a valley with mature planting. Club de Golf Villamartín, at 14.9 km, adds a second option within a short drive. Both operate year-round given the regional climate. For everyday recreation, two sports centres, Centro Deportivo La Raqueta and Polideportivo municipal El Molino, lie within about 3.5 km, offering racket sports and municipal facilities. The salt lakes themselves double as a walking and nature area, known for birdlife and flat paths. On the plot itself, the private pool, barbecue area and citrus garden provide recreation without leaving home, which is a different proposition from the communal-pool lifestyle of the newer apartment developments in the town.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Quesada is a district of the San Carlos canton, in the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. It is the head city of the canton of San Carlos. Although Ciudad Quesada is the official name, it is commonly referred to by the area name of San Carlos. Ciudad Quesada is also the most populous city in the canton of San Carlos.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 23 mm |
| February | 12.6°C | 14 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 26 mm |
| April | 16.6°C | 23 mm |
| May | 19.7°C | 15 mm |
| June | 23.2°C | 12 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.4°C | 12 mm |
| September | 23.7°C | 52 mm |
| October | 20.1°C | 26 mm |
| November | 15.6°C | 37 mm |
| December | 12.3°C | 30 mm |
Ref: VL531160
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Ciudad Quesada itself, the direct competition comes from new-build projects in the Lo Marabú area: AREA BEACH V PHASE 1 and 2 (from €364,000), LO MARABU BUNGALOWS PHASE 2 (from €322,000) and AREA BEACH V PHASE 3 and 4 (from €373,000). Those developments sell smaller units at lower entry prices, but on communal plots with shared pools and without private garden land. This house, at €449,900, occupies a different position in the market: the premium of roughly €75,000 to €125,000 over the new-build entry prices buys a 600 m² private plot, a private pool, a productive citrus garden and 163 m² of living space, dimensions that new builds in this price bracket on the Costa Blanca rarely combine. The trade-off is structural. A 1970 property carries the maintenance profile of its age: plumbing, wiring, roofing and damp behaviour all warrant inspection, and one listing image showing exposed pipework suggests parts of the house remain in a basic state. New-build buyers receive modern building regulations, warranties and lower immediate maintenance, at the cost of space and privacy. Buyers comparing the two should weigh a structural survey on this house, typically a few hundred euros, against the price difference. Regionally, Ciudad Quesada sits in the Vega Baja stretch of the Costa Blanca, generally more affordable per square metre than the Costa del Sol further west and than the northern Costa Blanca around Alicante city and Jávea. The climate profile (12–26 °C monthly averages, 18.8 °C annual mean) matches the wider region, and the proximity of both Alicante and Murcia airports-in-range, with Alicante-Elche at roughly 27 km straight-line, keeps the location practical for international owners. The median provincial income of €15,750 indicates a lower local cost base than Spain's more expensive coastal provinces, which is reflected in everyday running costs.
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