What are housing prices like in Split right now? (2026)

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What is the average housing price in Split in 2026?

The median housing price in Split in 2026 is often more useful than the average because a few luxury villas, penthouses, and sea-view homes can push the average much higher.

We are writing this as of 2026, with the latest data collected from authoritative sources that we manually double checked.

The median housing price in Split in 2026 is about €313,000, which is about $363,000 and €313,000, while the average housing price in Split in 2026 is about €375,000, which is about $435,000 and €375,000.

A realistic range for about 80% of residential properties in Split in 2026 is roughly €180,000 to €950,000, or about $209,000 to $1,102,000.

A realistic entry range in Split in 2026 is about €140,000 to €230,000, or about $162,000 to $267,000, for an older 35 to 45 square meter apartment in Mejaši, Kila, Brda, or Ravne Njive, usually without a sea view and sometimes needing light renovation.

A typical luxury property range in Split in 2026 is about €900,000 to €2,200,000, or about $1,044,000 to $2,552,000, for a renovated sea-view apartment, a penthouse, or a large premium home in Bačvice, Meje, Žnjan, or near the old town.

By the way, you will find much more detailed price ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Split.

Are Split property listing prices close to the actual sale price in 2026?

In Split in 2026, we estimate that listed prices are about 9% higher than actual sale prices on average.

This gap exists because many Split sellers test the market, especially when the home has a sea view, tourist-rental appeal, or a strong central location. The gap is usually smaller in Bačvice, Meje, Grad, Žnjan, and Firule, but it can be larger for older inland homes, renovation-heavy apartments, or properties that have stayed online for months.

What is the price per sq m or per sq ft for properties in Split in 2026?

As of 2026, the median housing price in Split is about €5,050 per square meter, or about $5,858 per square meter and €469 per square foot, while the average is about €5,350 per square meter, or about $6,206 per square meter and €497 per square foot.

The highest prices per square meter in Split in 2026 are usually paid for small renovated central apartments, premium sea-view homes, and walkable homes near beaches, while the lowest prices are usually found in larger older apartments or inland homes with weaker tourist appeal.

The highest price per square meter in Split in 2026 is often found in Grad, Bačvice, Meje, Firule, and Žnjan, usually around €6,000 to €11,500 per square meter. The lowest price per square meter is more common in Mejaši, Kila, Brda, Ravne Njive, and Pujanke, usually around €3,100 to €4,800 per square meter.

How have property prices evolved in Split?

Compared with one year ago, property prices in Split in 2026 are probably about 10% to 13% higher in nominal terms. The main reason is that Split still has strong coastal demand, while the most desirable central and sea-facing areas have very limited supply.

Compared with two years ago, property prices in Split in 2026 are also clearly higher, with the strongest increases in apartments that can serve both residents and short-term rental buyers. The rise has been helped by tourism demand, euro-area confidence, and the fact that buyers compete for a small number of well-located homes.

By the way, we’ve written a blog article detailing the latest updates on property price variations in Croatia.

Finally, if you want to know whether now is a good time to buy a property there, you can check our pack covering everything there is to know about the housing market in Split.

How do housing prices vary by property type in Split in 2026?

Split in 2026 is mainly an apartment market, with existing apartments making up about 68% of the market, new-build apartments about 15%, older houses and townhouses about 7%, luxury apartments and penthouses about 5%, villas and large houses about 3%, and renovation projects about 2%.

Existing apartments in Split average around €335,000, or about $389,000, while new-build apartments average around €470,000, or about $545,000. Older houses and townhouses are often around €620,000, or about $719,000, luxury apartments and penthouses are often around €1,250,000, or about $1,450,000, villas and large houses are often around €1,600,000, or about $1,856,000, and small renovation projects are often around €190,000, or about $220,000.

If you want to know more, you should read our dedicated analyses:

• How much should you pay for an apartment in Split?

How do property prices compare between existing and new homes in Split in 2026?

In Split in 2026, new-build apartments are usually about 18% to 28% more expensive than comparable existing apartments.

This premium exists because new homes in Split often offer parking, elevators, better energy performance, modern layouts, terraces, and lower renovation risk, while new supply in good locations remains limited.

How do property prices vary by neighborhood in Split in 2026?

Bačvice is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Split in 2026, with renovated apartments, sea-view homes, and older premium properties often priced from €600,000 to €1,200,000, or about $696,000 to $1,392,000. Prices are high because Bačvice is walkable, close to the old town, and directly linked to the beach lifestyle.

Meje is a prestige residential area in Split in 2026, with larger apartments, villas, and family homes often priced from €650,000 to €1,600,000, or about $754,000 to $1,856,000. Buyers pay more because Meje is leafy, quiet, close to Marjan, and close to the sea.

Žnjan and Duilovo are popular with buyers who want newer buildings, sea views, and better parking, with many homes priced from €450,000 to €900,000, or about $522,000 to $1,044,000. These areas are often more practical than the historic center, especially for families and buyers who want modern apartments.

You will find a much more detailed analysis by areas in our property pack about Split. Meanwhile, here is a quick summary table we have made so you can understand how prices change across areas:

Split area	Market feel	Typical home price	Typical price per sq m	Typical price per sq ft
Grad / Old Town	Historic and tourist	€380k to €950k / $441k to $1.10m	€6,800 to €9,500 / $7,888 to $11,020	€632 to €883 / $733 to $1,024
Bačvice	Beach and expat	€450k to €1.25m / $522k to $1.45m	€6,800 to €11,300 / $7,888 to $13,108	€632 to €1,050 / $733 to $1,218
Meje	Prestige and family	€500k to €1.6m / $580k to $1.86m	€5,800 to €9,200 / $6,728 to $10,672	€539 to €855 / $625 to $992
Firule	Medical and beach	€420k to €950k / $487k to $1.10m	€5,800 to €8,500 / $6,728 to $9,860	€539 to €790 / $625 to $916
Žnjan	New-build and sea view	€400k to €1.0m / $464k to $1.16m	€5,500 to €8,500 / $6,380 to $9,860	€511 to €790 / $593 to $916
Duilovo	Newer coastal area	€360k to €900k / $418k to $1.04m	€5,000 to €7,800 / $5,800 to $9,048	€465 to €725 / $539 to $841
Trstenik	Family and sea access	€350k to €800k / $406k to $928k	€5,000 to €7,200 / $5,800 to $8,352	€465 to €669 / $539 to $777
Split 3	Practical and connected	€280k to €620k / $325k to $719k	€4,400 to €6,300 / $5,104 to $7,308	€409 to €585 / $474 to $679
Mertojak	Family and value	€260k to €580k / $302k to $673k	€4,100 to €5,800 / $4,756 to $6,728	€381 to €539 / $442 to $625
Pujanke	Local and value	€210k to €450k / $244k to $522k	€3,700 to €5,100 / $4,292 to $5,916	€344 to €474 / $399 to $550
Mejaši / Kila	Entry and outskirts	€170k to €430k / $197k to $499k	€3,300 to €5,200 / $3,828 to $6,032	€307 to €483 / $356 to $561
Brda / Ravne Njive	Budget and local	€150k to €380k / $174k to $441k	€3,100 to €4,800 / $3,596 to $5,568	€288 to €446 / $334 to $517

How much more do you pay for properties in Split when you include renovation work, taxes, and fees?

In Split in 2026, buyers should usually add about 6% to 12% to the purchase price for normal costs, or about 15% to 35% if renovation work is needed.

For a property bought around $200,000, or about €172,000, extra costs in Split could be about €12,000 to €50,000, or about $14,000 to $58,000. That means the total budget may end up near €184,000 to €222,000, or about $214,000 to $258,000, depending on the condition of the home.

For a property bought around $500,000, or about €431,000, extra costs in Split could be about €35,000 to €120,000, or about $41,000 to $139,000. That means the total budget may end up near €466,000 to €551,000, or about $541,000 to $639,000, especially if the apartment needs a mid-level renovation.

For a property bought around $1,000,000, or about €862,000, extra costs in Split could be about €65,000 to €260,000, or about $75,000 to $302,000. That means the total budget may end up near €927,000 to €1,122,000, or about $1,075,000 to $1,302,000, because premium renovation, legal checks, and design work can be expensive.

By the way, we keep updated a blog article detailing the property taxes and fees to factor in the total buying cost in Croatia.

Meanwhile, here is a detailed table of the additional expenses you may have to pay when buying a new property in Split

Extra cost	Type	Estimated cost in Split
Real estate transfer tax	Tax	For resale property, Croatia usually charges 3% of the property value. On a €500,000 home, that is about €15,000, or about $17,400.
VAT on new-build property	Tax	VAT is usually included in the developer price when the purchase qualifies as a new-build sale. In that case, the 3% transfer tax usually does not apply.
Agency fee	Fee	If the buyer pays an agency fee, the cost is often 0% to 3% plus VAT. On a €500,000 home, this can mean up to about €15,000 plus VAT, or about $17,400 plus VAT.
Lawyer and due diligence	Fee	A careful legal review often costs about €1,000 to €5,000, or about $1,160 to $5,800. This is important in Split because title, permits, and usage history should be checked.
Notary, registry, and translations	Fee	These smaller administrative costs often total about €500 to €2,500, or about $580 to $2,900. The exact cost depends on documents, translations, and registration needs.
Light renovation	Renovation	Light renovation often costs about €300 to €700 per square meter, or about $348 to $812 per square meter. This may cover paint, flooring, basic fixtures, and small upgrades.
Full renovation	Renovation	A full renovation often costs about €800 to €1,500 per square meter, or about $928 to $1,740 per square meter. This can include bathrooms, kitchen, electrics, plumbing, and finishes.
Premium renovation	Renovation	A premium renovation can cost €1,500 to €2,500 or more per square meter, or about $1,740 to $2,900 or more per square meter. Sea-view and luxury homes can exceed these figures.

We made this infographic to show you how property prices in Croatia 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 Split in 2026 with different budgets?

With $100,000, or about €86,000, there is not really a normal residential market inside Split in 2026, except perhaps a very small compromised studio under 20 square meters on the inland edge, a heavy-renovation unit in Brda or Ravne Njive, or a better option outside Split.

With $200,000, or about €172,000, you may find a 30 to 35 square meter older apartment in Brda or Ravne Njive, a 32 to 38 square meter apartment in Pujanke, or a 35 to 40 square meter entry apartment in Mejaši or Kila.

With $300,000, or about €259,000, you may find a 45 to 55 square meter existing apartment in Pujanke or Mertojak, a 40 to 50 square meter apartment in Split 3, or a 50 to 60 square meter apartment in Mejaši, Kila, or Brda.

With $500,000, or about €431,000, you may find a 65 to 75 square meter family apartment in Mertojak or Split 3, a 55 to 65 square meter renovated apartment in Lučac or a central fringe area, or a 60 to 70 square meter newer apartment in Žnjan or Duilovo.

With $1,000,000, or about €862,000, you may find a 95 to 120 square meter sea-view apartment in Žnjan or Duilovo, an 80 to 100 square meter renovated premium apartment in Bačvice or Grad, or a 110 to 140 square meter larger apartment in Meje or Firule.

With $2,000,000, or about €1,724,000, there is a real but selective luxury market in Split, including a 150 to 200 square meter sea-view penthouse in Bačvice, Žnjan, or Meje, a large villa near Meje or Marjan, or a landmark central property near Grad.

If you need a more detailed analysis, we have a blog article detailing what you can buy at different budget levels in Croatia.

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 Split, 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 and link	Why we trust it	How we used it
Croatian Bureau of Statistics, House Price Indices Q4 2025	This is Croatia’s official statistical office, and its index is based on actual dwelling transactions.	We used it to understand the official direction of Croatian and Adriatic housing prices going into 2026. We used the Adriatic coast index as the best official regional proxy for Split.
MPGI and Economic Institute Zagreb, 2025 real-estate market review	This is an official annual review of Croatian real-estate transactions.	We used it as the main closed-price anchor for Split. We then compared the 2025 sold-apartment median with 2026 momentum and current listings.
Eurostat housing price statistics	Eurostat standardizes housing statistics across European Union countries.	We used it to check that the interpretation remains focused on house-price data and transaction-based indicators. We also used it to avoid relying only on portal listings.
ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates	The ECB is the official euro-area source for euro reference exchange rates.	We used it as the basis for converting euros into US dollars. We rounded the working 2026 conversion to €1 = $1.16 for readability.
Nekretnine.hr Split market asking-price page	This is a large Croatian property portal with current local asking-price data.	We used it to cross-check Split asking prices in 2026. We also used its area-level figures to estimate low and high asking-price zones.
Prodaja-nekretnina.com Split June 2026 price analysis	This source gives a transparent current listing sample with median, average, minimum, maximum, and trimmed values.	We used it for June 2026 listing-price detail by property type and neighborhood. We treated the data as asking-price evidence, not as completed-sale data.
Micasa Split asking-price methodology	This source clearly says its figures are asking prices and may differ from realized sale prices.	We used it as a caution when comparing portal prices with closed sales. We also used it to support the listing-to-closing discount applied in our estimates.
Croatian Tax Administration, real estate transfer tax	This is Croatia’s official tax administration.	We used it to estimate transfer tax and closing-cost additions. We also used it to explain why resale and new-build purchases can have different tax treatment.
Investropa Croatia Property Pack	This pack gathers real-estate market analysis for foreign buyers in Croatia.	We used it to keep the article focused on practical buyer questions. We also used it to connect Split-specific figures with the wider Croatia real-estate market.
Investropa Croatia property price forecasts	This article tracks updated price variation analysis for Croatia.	We used it as a companion resource for readers who want the price-trend view. We kept the Split article focused on 2026 price levels and buyer budgets.
Investropa Croatia property taxes and fees guide	This guide focuses on the practical buying costs that foreign buyers need to understand.	We used it as a companion resource for taxes and fees. We summarized only the main buying-cost ranges inside this Split article.
Investropa Croatia budget guide	This guide helps buyers understand what different budgets can realistically buy in Croatia.	We used it as a companion article for budget examples. We adapted the examples to Split’s higher 2026 price level.