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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 15,922 per sqft
Price RangeRs 15,329 - Rs 16,257
Growth+24.4%
Last 6 Months
Average PriceRs 15,624 per sqft
Price RangeRs 15,101 - Rs 16,257
Growth+4.3%
Last 12 Months
Average PriceRs 14,996 per sqft
Price RangeRs 13,957 - Rs 16,257
Growth+34.9%
Last 24 Months
Average PriceRs 14,341 per sqft
Price RangeRs 12,491 - Rs 16,257
Growth+29.0%
Recent Price Comparison
vs Last Month+0.5%
vs Same Month Last Year+12.9%
vs Same Month, 2 Years Ago+28.2%
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 12,755 per sqft
Average RentRs 43 per sqft
Estimated Gross Rental Yield4.06%
24-Month Price Trend
Monthly Price History
| Month | Average Price |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | Rs 16,257 per sqft |
| July 2026 | Rs 16,181 per sqft |
| June 2026 | Rs 15,329 per sqft |
| May 2026 | Rs 15,101 per sqft |
| April 2026 | Rs 15,289 per sqft |
| March 2026 | Rs 15,589 per sqft |
| February 2026 | Rs 14,458 per sqft |
| January 2026 | Rs 14,411 per sqft |
| December 2025 | Rs 13,957 per sqft |
| November 2025 | Rs 14,306 per sqft |
| October 2025 | Rs 14,866 per sqft |
| September 2025 | Rs 14,213 per sqft |
| August 2025 | Rs 14,399 per sqft |
| July 2025 | Rs 14,400 per sqft |
| June 2025 | Rs 14,715 per sqft |
| May 2025 | Rs 14,365 per sqft |
| April 2025 | Rs 13,851 per sqft |
| March 2025 | Rs 14,523 per sqft |
| February 2025 | Rs 13,400 per sqft |
| January 2025 | Rs 13,043 per sqft |
| December 2024 | Rs 13,227 per sqft |
| November 2024 | Rs 13,202 per sqft |
| October 2024 | Rs 12,491 per sqft |
| September 2024 | Rs 12,607 per sqft |
Houses Average Price by Bedrooms
1
Rs 5,929 per sqft
2
Rs 7,212 per sqft
3
Rs 9,666 per sqft
4
Rs 14,387 per sqft
4+
Rs 16,025 per sqft
Houses Average Price by Location
Colombo Houses Average Price
Rs 17,264 per sqft+35.4% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 13816 active listings
Gampaha Houses Average Price
Rs 6,616 per sqft-48.1% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 3111 active listings
Kalutara Houses Average Price
Rs 4,739 per sqft-62.8% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 456 active listings
Kandy Houses Average Price
Rs 5,475 per sqft-57.1% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 377 active listings
Galle Houses Average Price
Rs 4,335 per sqft-66.0% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 119 active listings
Kurunegala Houses Average Price
Rs 2,595 per sqft-79.7% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 119 active listings
Badulla Houses Average Price
Rs 3,599 per sqft-71.8% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 88 active listings
Matara Houses Average Price
Rs 3,936 per sqft-69.1% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 76 active listings
Nuwara Eliya Houses Average Price
Rs 9,625 per sqft-24.5% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 59 active listings
Puttalam Houses Average Price
Rs 3,491 per sqft-72.6% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 37 active listings
