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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 16,768 per sqft
Price RangeRs 15,946 - Rs 17,235
Growth+23.5%
Last 6 Months
Average PriceRs 16,076 per sqft
Price RangeRs 15,084 - Rs 17,235
Growth+13.5%
Last 12 Months
Average PriceRs 15,370 per sqft
Price RangeRs 13,951 - Rs 17,235
Growth+20.0%
Last 24 Months
Average PriceRs 14,693 per sqft
Price RangeRs 13,046 - Rs 17,235
Growth+29.8%
Recent Price Comparison
vs Last Month-0.7%
vs Same Month Last Year+15.2%
vs Same Month, 2 Years Ago+37.2%
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 12,888 per sqft
Average RentRs 44 per sqft
Estimated Gross Rental Yield4.13%
24-Month Price Trend
Monthly Price History
| Month | Average Price |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | Rs 17,122 per sqft |
| September 2026 | Rs 17,235 per sqft |
| August 2026 | Rs 15,946 per sqft |
| July 2026 | Rs 15,809 per sqft |
| June 2026 | Rs 15,258 per sqft |
| May 2026 | Rs 15,084 per sqft |
| April 2026 | Rs 15,283 per sqft |
| March 2026 | Rs 15,594 per sqft |
| February 2026 | Rs 14,457 per sqft |
| January 2026 | Rs 14,407 per sqft |
| December 2025 | Rs 13,951 per sqft |
| November 2025 | Rs 14,294 per sqft |
| October 2025 | Rs 14,863 per sqft |
| September 2025 | Rs 14,207 per sqft |
| August 2025 | Rs 14,393 per sqft |
| July 2025 | Rs 14,400 per sqft |
| June 2025 | Rs 14,715 per sqft |
| May 2025 | Rs 14,368 per sqft |
| April 2025 | Rs 13,852 per sqft |
| March 2025 | Rs 14,527 per sqft |
| February 2025 | Rs 13,402 per sqft |
| January 2025 | Rs 13,046 per sqft |
| December 2024 | Rs 13,220 per sqft |
| November 2024 | Rs 13,193 per sqft |
Houses Average Price by Bedrooms
1
Rs 5,951 per sqft
2
Rs 7,262 per sqft
3
Rs 9,771 per sqft
4
Rs 14,522 per sqft
4+
Rs 16,196 per sqft
Houses Average Price by Location
Colombo Houses Average Price
Rs 17,382 per sqft+34.9% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 14003 active listings
Gampaha Houses Average Price
Rs 6,712 per sqft-47.9% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 3130 active listings
Piliyandala Houses Average Price
Rs 10,675 per sqft-17.2% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1734 active listings
Battaramulla Houses Average Price
Rs 18,237 per sqft+41.5% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1258 active listings
Talawatugoda Houses Average Price
Rs 14,087 per sqft+9.3% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1214 active listings
Athurugiriya Houses Average Price
Rs 10,222 per sqft-20.7% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1152 active listings
Malabe Houses Average Price
Rs 12,305 per sqft-4.5% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1078 active listings
Negombo Houses Average Price
Rs 9,972 per sqft-22.6% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 957 active listings
Nugegoda Houses Average Price
Rs 19,972 per sqft+55.0% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 898 active listings
Kottawa Houses Average Price
Rs 11,304 per sqft-12.3% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 767 active listings
