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In this article, we look at Davao City residential property prices in 2026, including condos, houses, townhouses, and premium homes.
We use official data where it exists, then we complete the picture with large listing platforms because Davao City does not publish one complete public database of closed residential sales.
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Insights
- The median housing price in Davao City in 2026 is about ₱4.8 million, which is more useful than the average because luxury homes pull the average upward.
- The average housing price in Davao City in 2026 is about ₱6.8 million, or roughly $110,700 and €95,500 with the exchange rates used here.
- Condos in Davao City are much more expensive per sqm than most houses, with a typical condo median around ₱141,000 per sqm.
- A realistic entry property in Davao City in 2026 starts around ₱1.5 million to ₱3.0 million, usually for a small resale condo or modest townhouse.
- Prime areas such as Lanang, Azuela, Bajada, and Abreeza can reach ₱150,000 to ₱300,000 per sqm for premium condo stock.
- Outer districts such as Toril, Tugbok, and Calinan still offer lower-cost Davao City housing, often around ₱30,000 to ₱85,000 per sqm.
- Listed property prices in Davao City are usually around 5% to 8% above realistic sale prices, because sellers often leave room for negotiation.
- Davao City residential prices are estimated to be up around 3% in nominal pesos compared with 2025, but down in real terms after inflation.
- New or pre-selling homes in Davao City usually cost about 12% to 25% more than similar resale homes, with a central estimate near 17%.
- A $200,000 budget, or about ₱12.3 million, can buy a strong upper-mid-market property in Davao City in 2026.
What is the average housing price in Davao City in 2026?
The median housing price in Davao City in 2026 is more telling than the average because the average is pushed upward by a smaller number of large houses, luxury condos, and premium subdivision homes.
We are writing this as of 2026 with the latest data collected from authoritative sources that we manually double checked.
As of June 2026, the median housing price in Davao City is about ₱4.8 million, or about $78,100 and €67,400. The average housing price in the Davao City market in 2026 is higher, at about ₱6.8 million, or about $110,700 and €95,500.
For 80% of residential property goods in the Davao City market in 2026, a realistic price range is about ₱2.2 million to ₱14.0 million, or roughly $35,800 to $227,900 and €30,900 to €196,600.
A realistic entry range in Davao City in 2026 is about ₱1.5 million to ₱3.0 million, or about $24,400 to $48,800 and €21,100 to €42,100, which can buy an existing studio or small one-bedroom condo of around 22 to 30 sqm in Buhangin, Sasa, or a less central part of the city.
A typical luxury property in Davao City in 2026 costs about ₱18 million to ₱60 million, or about $293,000 to $976,500 and €252,800 to €842,800, which can buy a large premium condo around Azuela Cove or a detached house in Ladislawa, Lanang, or a prime Matina enclave.
By the way, you will find much more detailed price ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Davao City.
Are Davao City property listing prices close to the actual sale price in 2026?
In Davao City in 2026, actual sale prices are estimated to be around 5% to 8% below listed property prices in most normal residential deals.
The gap exists because Davao City sellers often leave room for negotiation, while buyers look closely at title quality, mortgage cost, renovation needs, parking, and monthly dues. The gap is smallest for clean-title, move-in-ready units in good locations, and largest for older houses, luxury homes, and listings that have stayed online for a long time.
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What is the price per sq m or per sq ft for properties in Davao City in 2026?
As of June 2026, the median all-residential price in Davao City is about ₱88,000 per sqm, or about $1,430 and €1,240, which is about ₱8,200 per sqft, or about $133 and €115. The average all-residential price in Davao City is about ₱95,000 per sqm, or about $1,550 and €1,330, which is about ₱8,800 per sqft, or about $144 and €124.
Small premium condos usually have the highest price per sqm in Davao City because buyers pay for location, security, elevators, amenities, and developer brand, while larger existing houses in outer districts usually have the lowest price per sqm because the floor area and land area are bigger.
The highest price per sqm in Davao City in 2026 is usually found around Bajada, Abreeza, Lanang, Azuela Cove, and central premium towers, often around ₱130,000 to ₱300,000 per sqm. The lowest price per sqm is usually found in Toril, Tugbok, Calinan, Mintal, and some inland parts of Buhangin, often around ₱30,000 to ₱85,000 per sqm for many house-and-lot properties.
How have property prices evolved in Davao City?
Compared with 2025, Davao City residential prices in 2026 are estimated to be up by about 3% in nominal pesos. In simple terms, a home worth around ₱4.66 million in 2025 would be around ₱4.8 million in 2026, but inflation means the real buying power picture is weaker.
Compared with 2024, Davao City property prices are estimated to be up by roughly 6% to 9% in nominal pesos. The increase came from steady local demand, visible new condo and townhouse supply, and higher replacement costs, but buyer affordability kept the market from rising faster.
By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing the latest updates on property price variations in The Philippines.
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How do prices vary by housing type in Davao City in 2026?
In Davao City in 2026, the active residential market is estimated to be about 35% condos, 35% house and lot, 15% townhouses or row houses, 8% detached subdivision homes, 4% luxury villas or premium houses, and 3% small apartment-style or low-rise units, because online visibility is strong for condos but family housing remains very important locally.
As of June 2026, condos in Davao City average around ₱5.8 million, or about $94,400 and €81,500, while house-and-lot properties average around ₱7.2 million, or about $117,200 and €101,100. Townhouses average around ₱4.2 million, or about $68,400 and €59,000, detached subdivision homes average around ₱9.5 million, or about $154,600 and €133,400, luxury homes average around ₱28 million, or about $455,700 and €393,300, and small apartment-style units average around ₱3.2 million, or about $52,100 and €44,900.
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How do property prices compare between existing and new homes in Davao City in 2026?
In Davao City in 2026, new or pre-selling residential property usually costs about 12% to 25% more than comparable resale property, with a central estimate near 17%.
This premium exists because Davao City buyers pay extra for newer finishes, developer financing, warranties, amenities, security, and lower immediate repair needs.
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How do property prices vary by neighborhood in Davao City in 2026?
Lanang has mid-market condos, premium condos, and high-end subdivision homes, with many properties ranging from about ₱8 million to ₱25 million, or about $130,200 to $406,900 and €112,400 to €351,200. Lanang is expensive because it has airport access, hotels, malls, business areas, and Azuela-style premium developments.
Bajada and Abreeza have many condos and older central homes, with many properties ranging from about ₱6 million to ₱16 million, or about $97,700 to $260,400 and €84,300 to €224,700. Bajada and Abreeza are popular because buyers get central Davao City access, malls, offices, schools, hospitals, and established towers.
Matina has townhouses, condos, detached homes, and family housing, with many properties ranging from about ₱4.5 million to ₱12 million, or about $73,200 to $195,300 and €63,200 to €168,600. Matina is more mixed because it serves families who want schools, malls, and easier access to both central Davao and southern districts.
You will find a much more detailed analysis by areas in our property pack about Davao City. Meanwhile, here is a quick summary table we have made so you can understand how prices change across areas:
| Area in Davao City | Main buyer profile | Average price range | Average range per sqm | Average range per sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bajada / Abreeza | Central, popular, condo-heavy | ₱6.0M to ₱16.0M / $97.7k to $260.4k | ₱140k to ₱260k / $2,279 to $4,231 | ₱13.0k to ₱24.2k / $212 to $393 |
| Lanang / Azuela | Premium, airport, waterfront | ₱8.0M to ₱25.0M / $130.2k to $406.9k | ₱150k to ₱300k / $2,441 to $4,883 | ₱13.9k to ₱27.9k / $227 to $454 |
| Poblacion / downtown | Urban, walkable, older stock | ₱4.5M to ₱12.0M / $73.2k to $195.3k | ₱100k to ₱220k / $1,628 to $3,580 | ₱9.3k to ₱20.4k / $151 to $333 |
| Ecoland / Bucana | Mall access, mid-market condos | ₱4.0M to ₱10.0M / $65.1k to $162.8k | ₱95k to ₱170k / $1,546 to $2,767 | ₱8.8k to ₱15.8k / $144 to $257 |
| Matina | Family, schools, mixed housing | ₱4.5M to ₱12.0M / $73.2k to $195.3k | ₱70k to ₱160k / $1,139 to $2,604 | ₱6.5k to ₱14.9k / $106 to $242 |
| Ma-a | Mid-market, practical, growing | ₱3.8M to ₱9.0M / $61.8k to $146.5k | ₱80k to ₱170k / $1,302 to $2,767 | ₱7.4k to ₱15.8k / $121 to $257 |
| Buhangin / Cabantian | Affordable family, airport side | ₱2.5M to ₱8.0M / $40.7k to $130.2k | ₱55k to ₱140k / $895 to $2,279 | ₱5.1k to ₱13.0k / $83 to $212 |
| Sasa | Airport, practical condos | ₱2.5M to ₱7.5M / $40.7k to $122.1k | ₱70k to ₱150k / $1,139 to $2,441 | ₱6.5k to ₱13.9k / $106 to $227 |
| Mintal | Affordable, student and family | ₱2.2M to ₱6.5M / $35.8k to $105.8k | ₱45k to ₱95k / $732 to $1,546 | ₱4.2k to ₱8.8k / $68 to $144 |
| Toril | Entry, suburban, family | ₱1.8M to ₱6.0M / $29.3k to $97.7k | ₱35k to ₱85k / $570 to $1,383 | ₱3.3k to ₱7.9k / $53 to $129 |
| Tugbok | Budget, outer residential | ₱1.8M to ₱5.5M / $29.3k to $89.5k | ₱35k to ₱75k / $570 to $1,221 | ₱3.3k to ₱7.0k / $53 to $113 |
| Calinan | Low-cost, outer district | ₱1.5M to ₱5.0M / $24.4k to $81.4k | ₱30k to ₱70k / $488 to $1,139 | ₱2.8k to ₱6.5k / $45 to $106 |
How much more do you pay for properties in Davao City when you include renovation work, taxes, and fees?
In Davao City in 2026, buyers should usually budget about 5% to 9% extra above the agreed price for a clean residential purchase, and about 12% to 25% extra if renovation work is needed.
If you buy a Davao City property for around $200,000, or about ₱12.3 million, a normal extra budget of 7% to 10% means about ₱860,000 to ₱1.23 million more, or about $14,000 to $20,000. Your total cash need would therefore be around ₱13.1 million to ₱13.5 million, or about $214,000 to $220,000.
If you buy a Davao City property for around $500,000, or about ₱30.7 million, the extra costs can be about ₱2.2 million to ₱4.6 million, or about $36,000 to $75,000, especially if the home needs upgrades. Your total cash need would often land around ₱32.9 million to ₱35.3 million, or about $536,000 to $575,000.
If you buy a Davao City property for around $1,000,000, or about ₱61.4 million, the extra budget can easily be about ₱4.9 million to ₱12.3 million, or about $80,000 to $200,000, because luxury homes often need due diligence, repairs, design work, and stronger legal checks. Your total cash need could therefore be around ₱66.3 million to ₱73.7 million, or about $1.08 million to $1.20 million.
By the way, we keep updated a blog article detailing the property taxes and fees to factor in the total buying cost in The Philippines.
Meanwhile, here is a detailed table of the additional expenses you may have to pay when buying a new property in Davao City
| Extra cost | Cost type | Estimated cost range |
|---|---|---|
| Documentary stamp tax | Tax | About 1.5% of the selling price, zonal value, or fair market value, depending on the applicable basis. On a ₱6.8 million property, this is roughly ₱102,000, or about $1,700. This is one of the standard taxes to include in a Davao City purchase budget. |
| Transfer tax | Local tax | Usually around 0.5% to 0.75%, depending on local rules and the tax basis. On a ₱6.8 million property, this is roughly ₱34,000 to ₱51,000, or about $550 to $830. The exact amount should be checked before signing. |
| Registration fees | Government fee | Usually around 0.25% to 0.75% in many practical budgets. On a ₱6.8 million purchase, this can mean about ₱17,000 to ₱51,000, or about $280 to $830. The amount varies with the property value and registration table applied. |
| Notarial and documentation costs | Legal and admin | Often around 0.1% to 0.5% of the property price. On a ₱6.8 million property, this can be about ₱7,000 to ₱34,000, or about $110 to $550. The amount can rise if the sale structure is complicated. |
| Broker commission | Sales cost | Often around 3% to 5% when a broker is involved, and this is usually paid by the seller. Even when the buyer does not pay it directly, the commission can affect the negotiation. On a ₱6.8 million property, 3% to 5% equals about ₱204,000 to ₱340,000, or about $3,300 to $5,500. |
| Condo move-in, association, and utility setup | Admin and HOA | A practical Davao City condo budget is about ₱30,000 to ₱150,000, or about $500 to $2,400. This can include move-in fees, association deposits, utility deposits, and basic building charges. Premium buildings can be more expensive. |
| Light renovation | Renovation | Budget around ₱5,000 to ₱15,000 per sqm, or about $80 to $245 per sqm. This can cover repainting, small repairs, basic fixtures, and minor upgrades. For a 50 sqm unit, that is roughly ₱250,000 to ₱750,000, or about $4,100 to $12,200. |
| Medium renovation | Renovation | Budget around ₱15,000 to ₱30,000 per sqm, or about $245 to $488 per sqm. This can cover better finishes, kitchen upgrades, bathroom work, electrical work, and flooring. For a 100 sqm home, this can mean ₱1.5 million to ₱3.0 million, or about $24,400 to $48,800. |
| Heavy renovation | Renovation | Budget around ₱30,000 to ₱50,000 per sqm or more, or about $488 to $814 per sqm or more. This can happen when an older Davao City house needs major structural, roof, plumbing, electrical, or layout work. For large homes, renovation can become the biggest extra cost. |
We made this infographic to show you how property prices in the Philippines compare to other big cities across the region. It breaks down the average price per square meter in city centers, so you can see how cities stack up. It’s an easy way to spot where you might get the best value for your money. We hope you like it.
What properties can you buy in Davao City in 2026 with different budgets?
With $100,000 in Davao City in 2026, or about ₱6.14 million, you can buy an existing 42 to 50 sqm two-bedroom condo in Ecoland or Ma-a, a 35 to 45 sqm one-bedroom condo in Bajada or central Davao, or a new or recent 60 to 80 sqm townhouse in Buhangin, Mintal, or Toril.
With $200,000 in Davao City in 2026, or about ₱12.29 million, you can buy an existing 70 to 90 sqm premium two-bedroom condo near Bajada or Abreeza, a 120 to 180 sqm house-and-lot in Matina or Buhangin, or a newer 100 to 150 sqm townhouse or small subdivision house in Ma-a or the Lanang fringe.
With $300,000 in Davao City in 2026, or about ₱18.43 million, you can buy a 90 to 120 sqm large two-bedroom or compact three-bedroom premium condo in Lanang or Bajada, a 180 to 250 sqm detached house near Matina or Ladislawa fringe, or a newer high-spec 160 to 220 sqm house-and-lot in a gated Buhangin, Cabantian, or Ma-a community.
With $500,000 in Davao City in 2026, or about ₱30.72 million, you can buy a 120 to 180 sqm luxury condo in Azuela Cove, Lanang, or premium Bajada, a 250 to 350 sqm detached home in Ladislawa or prime Matina, or an executive house-and-lot with garden and parking in a premium subdivision.
With $1,000,000 in Davao City in 2026, or about ₱61.44 million, you can buy a top-end 180 to 250 sqm luxury condo or penthouse-style unit in a premium tower, a 400 sqm or larger luxury house in Ladislawa, Matina, or Lanang, or a multi-unit residential property in a strong residential-commercial location.
With $2,000,000 in Davao City in 2026, or about ₱122.88 million, there is not a deep normal housing market because this budget is above the usual residential range. At this level, you would be looking at a very large luxury estate, a residential compound with multiple structures, or a redevelopment-style property in Lanang, Matina, or another central-access area.
If you need a more detailed analysis, we have a blog article detailing what you can buy at different budget levels in The Philippines.
What sources have we used to write this blog article?
Whether it’s in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Davao City, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can … and we don’t throw out numbers at random.
We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we’ve listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.
| Source | Why it is authoritative | How we used it |
|---|---|---|
| Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Residential Property Price Index | The BSP is the Philippine central bank, and its RPPI is the official residential property price index based on bank housing-loan data. | We used it to understand the national and areas-outside-NCR housing price trend. We did not use it as a direct Davao City price list because it is not a Davao-specific transaction database. |
| Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, PHP/USD exchange-rate table | The BSP is the official Philippine source for peso and dollar exchange-rate data. | We used the May 2026 average rate of ₱61.441 per US dollar. We rounded dollar amounts because housing prices are estimates, not exact sale quotes. |
| European Central Bank, EUR/PHP reference rate | The ECB is an official central bank source for euro reference exchange rates. | We used the June 8, 2026 reference rate of €1 = ₱71.193. We used this rate to convert Davao City peso prices into euros. |
| Philippine Statistics Authority, CPI and inflation | The PSA is the official statistics agency of the Philippines. | We used PSA inflation data to compare nominal and real price growth. We used the May 2026 inflation context to explain why price growth can feel weaker after inflation. |
| Davao City Government, Proposed Schedule of Market Values 2026 | This is an official Davao City valuation document for land, buildings, and improvements. | We used it to cross-check higher and lower location-value areas inside Davao City. We did not treat assessed market values as actual sale prices because those are different things. |
| Dot Property Philippines, Davao City condos for sale | Dot Property is a major property portal with visible Davao City condo listings, prices, and price-per-sqm information. | We used it as the main live condo listing check. We discounted the numbers because listing prices are asking prices, not final closed prices. |
| Lamudi Philippines, Davao City condos | Lamudi is one of the largest established property portals in the Philippines. | We used it as a second listing-market check for Davao City condo prices and supply. We mainly used it to confirm price positioning and market activity. |
| Lamudi Philippines, Davao City house and lot | Lamudi is widely used by brokers, developers, and individual sellers in the Philippines. | We used it to compare house-and-lot prices with condo prices. We treated the data as asking-price evidence, not official transaction evidence. |
| OnePropertee, Davao City properties for sale | OnePropertee is a large Philippine listing marketplace with broad local coverage. | We used it to check market breadth across condos, houses, townhouses, and pre-selling properties. We used it to avoid relying only on condo-heavy listing platforms. |
| Bureau of Internal Revenue | The BIR is the Philippine tax authority, so it is the natural official reference for national tax items linked to property transactions. | We used it as a general tax reference point for transaction-cost thinking. We still present cost ranges because the final basis can depend on the selling price, zonal value, or fair market value. |
| Land Registration Authority | The LRA is the Philippine government agency linked to land registration and property title records. | We used it as a reference point for registration and title-transfer cost categories. We did not use it to estimate Davao City prices because title records are not a public price database. |
| Davao City Government | The city government is the official local authority for Davao City public documents and local administrative rules. | We used it as the local official anchor for Davao City-specific valuation context. We relied on the 2026 Schedule of Market Values where a location-level official document was needed. |
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