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Houses Price Trends in Sri Lanka: A Buyer's Guide
Houses remain the most sought-after property type across Sri Lanka, from compact single-storey homes in the suburbs to larger family houses in established neighbourhoods. Location, land extent and proximity to schools or main roads are usually the biggest factors in price.
When evaluating a house, check the land and building survey plans, confirm the deed is clear of disputes, and inspect the roof, plumbing and electrical wiring, especially in older houses. If you're buying to renovate, factor construction costs into your budget early.
Browse the latest house listings below, and compare them against the price trend - based on our Property Price Index - to judge whether an asking price is in line with the current market.
Houses Price Trends in Sri Lanka
For saleFor sale
For rentFor rent
Last 3 Months
Average PriceRs 15,627 per sqft
Price RangeRs 15,114 - Rs 16,278
Growth+969742.4%
Last 6 Months
Average PriceRs 15,376 per sqft
Price RangeRs 14,465 - Rs 16,278
Growth+12.5%
Last 12 Months
Average PriceRs 14,866 per sqft
Price RangeRs 13,955 - Rs 16,278
Growth+61.5%
Last 24 Months
Average PriceRs 14,201 per sqft
Price RangeRs 12,477 - Rs 16,278
Growth+28.5%
Recent Price Comparison
vs Last Month+5.1%
vs Same Month Last Year+13.1%
vs Same Month, 2 Years Ago+26.2%
Buy vs Rent: Estimated Rental Yield
Estimated annual return from renting out a Houses property, based on the average sale price and average rent shown below.
Average Sale PriceRs 12,688 per sqft
Average RentRs 43 per sqft
Estimated Gross Rental Yield4.04%
24-Month Price Trend
Monthly Price History
| Month | Average Price |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | Rs 16,278 per sqft |
| June 2026 | Rs 15,489 per sqft |
| May 2026 | Rs 15,114 per sqft |
| April 2026 | Rs 15,304 per sqft |
| March 2026 | Rs 15,604 per sqft |
| February 2026 | Rs 14,465 per sqft |
| January 2026 | Rs 14,411 per sqft |
| December 2025 | Rs 13,955 per sqft |
| November 2025 | Rs 14,303 per sqft |
| October 2025 | Rs 14,868 per sqft |
| September 2025 | Rs 14,210 per sqft |
| August 2025 | Rs 14,394 per sqft |
| July 2025 | Rs 14,397 per sqft |
| June 2025 | Rs 14,712 per sqft |
| May 2025 | Rs 14,365 per sqft |
| April 2025 | Rs 13,851 per sqft |
| March 2025 | Rs 14,526 per sqft |
| February 2025 | Rs 13,395 per sqft |
| January 2025 | Rs 13,038 per sqft |
| December 2024 | Rs 13,216 per sqft |
| November 2024 | Rs 13,191 per sqft |
| October 2024 | Rs 12,477 per sqft |
| September 2024 | Rs 12,601 per sqft |
| August 2024 | Rs 12,671 per sqft |
Houses Average Price by Bedrooms
1
Rs 5,932 per sqft
2
Rs 7,184 per sqft
3
Rs 9,595 per sqft
4
Rs 14,323 per sqft
4+
Rs 15,962 per sqft
Houses Average Price by Location
Colombo Houses Average Price
Rs 17,187 per sqft+35.5% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 13656 active listings
Gampaha Houses Average Price
Rs 6,576 per sqft-48.2% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 3511 active listings
Kalutara Houses Average Price
Rs 4,684 per sqft-63.1% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 431 active listings
Kandy Houses Average Price
Rs 5,417 per sqft-57.3% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 389 active listings
Kurunegala Houses Average Price
Rs 2,589 per sqft-79.6% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 118 active listings
Galle Houses Average Price
Rs 4,227 per sqft-66.7% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 113 active listings
Badulla Houses Average Price
Rs 3,576 per sqft-71.8% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 91 active listings
Matara Houses Average Price
Rs 3,901 per sqft-69.3% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 75 active listings
Nuwara Eliya Houses Average Price
Rs 10,998 per sqft-13.3% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 51 active listings
Puttalam Houses Average Price
Rs 3,613 per sqft-71.5% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 41 active listings
