We've just updated our recently sold properties page with our latest 32 sales across Coín, Alhaurín el Grande and the wider Guadalhorce Valley. For each one, we've shown the date it came on the market, the date a buyer reserved it, how many viewings it took and how many offers came in.

That's a lot of real data, so we've pulled out the main findings below. If you're thinking of selling, or wondering how quickly you'll need to move as a buyer, this is an honest picture of how the inland Costa del Sol market has been performing over the past year or so.

The headline figures

All 32 properties were reserved between June 2025 and July 2026. We've measured time on the market up to the date a buyer reserved the property, because that's when it's effectively sold and comes off the market. Completion at the notary usually follows a few weeks to a few months later, depending on the buyer's finances and the paperwork.

Ten of the 32 were reserved within a month of going on the market, and three within a day.

Alhaurín el Grande has been the quickest market

Of all the areas we cover, Alhaurín el Grande moved fastest. Our 11 sales there had a median of just 30 days from listing to reservation, and eight of them received two or more offers.

Most were detached villas and country homes with a pool, good views and often some guest accommodation. A renovated finca with a heated pool and guest annex was reserved in 29 days, a country home with a guest cottage and stables in 26 days, and a south-facing country estate with a guest house in 30 days. Buyers clearly like the combination of mountain views, a lively village and easy roads to Málaga, Fuengirola and Marbella.

If you're looking in the area, take a look at our current villas for sale in Alhaurín el Grande.

Coín: steady demand for every type of property

Coín, where our office is based, accounted for 12 of the sales, with a median of around two and a half months to reservation. It's also where we saw the widest mix of property: village townhouses, urbanisation villas, hilltop country houses, a building plot and even an unfinished commercial building.

At the quicker end, a hilltop country house with 360-degree views was reserved on the day it was listed, and a four-bedroom Andalusian villa on the Rodeo urbanisation was reserved the following day. Coín is a working town with year-round life, and that keeps a steady flow of buyers who want to live here rather than just holiday. You can see what's available now in our properties for sale in Coín.

The wider valley: more land, a little more patience

Our nine sales across the rest of the valley, from Cártama and Alhaurín de la Torre to Monda, Guaro, Casarabonela and Yunquera, had a median of around three months to reservation.

That makes sense. These are mostly fincas and country homes with land, olives or fruit trees, and buyers understandably take their time over access, water, boundaries and how they'll use the land. They're bigger decisions, and the right buyer can take a little longer to find.

A higher price didn't mean a slower sale

One finding stands out. Our seven sales with an asking price of €550,000 or more had a median of around a month to reservation, and six of the seven were reserved within three months. Detached villas did well too, with a median of under a month across six sales.

These are small numbers, so we wouldn't read too much into them. But they back up what we see every week: a well-presented home in a good location, priced realistically, attracts serious buyers whatever the price bracket.

Some properties take longer, and that's fine

Not everything sells in weeks. Five of the 32 properties took over a year to reserve: a building plot, an unfinished commercial building and three rural fincas, one of which was on the market for over two and a half years.

Every one of them still received at least two offers in the end. Land, unusual buildings and rural fincas simply need the right buyer, and an agent who will stay with them until that buyer comes along. That's something we specialise in, including country properties with tricky or incomplete paperwork.

Viewings: it's the right buyers that count

The median was eight viewings per sale, but the range was wide. Two properties were reserved after just two viewings, while a handful needed 20 or more. More than half of all the properties received two or more offers.

A high number of viewings isn't the goal in itself. What matters is putting your property in front of qualified buyers who are ready to move, and presenting it so they can picture themselves living there.

What this means if you're thinking of selling

From these sales and the many before them, these are the things that make the biggest difference:

• Realistic pricing from day one. Buyers in the valley are well informed and compare carefully. A property priced right from the start makes the most of its first few weeks on the market, when interest is usually strongest.
• Good presentation. Tidy outdoor spaces, a fresh coat of neutral paint and terraces set up for outdoor living all help buyers picture the lifestyle. Our guide on how to prepare your property for sale in the Guadalhorce Valley walks you through it, with a checklist you can download.
• Paperwork in order. Having your escritura (title deed), registration and any licences ready before you list helps avoid delays once a buyer reserves. If something needs sorting, it's far better to know early. Our legal advice guide is a good place to start.
• The right marketing. Professional photography, video and virtual tours put your property in front of buyers here and abroad, often before they've even booked a flight.

If you'd like to know what your property could sell for, and how long it's likely to take, arrange a free, no-obligation valuation. We'll give you an honest view based on what's actually selling around you.

And if you're buying

The figures show that well-priced homes don't hang around. Almost a third of these properties were reserved within a month, and three within a day. If you're serious about buying in the Guadalhorce Valley, it pays to be ready: get your finances and NIE number organised, decide on your must-haves, and let us know what you're looking for so we can tell you about new listings early.

Our guide to buying a property in Spain explains each step of the process.

See every sale in detail

You'll find all 32 properties on our recently sold properties page, grouped by area, with the listing and reservation dates, viewings and offers for each one. We'll keep it updated as new sales come through, so it's a useful place to keep an eye on the market.

Thinking about selling? Let's have a chat. Call us on +34 951 242 157, send us a WhatsApp or email info@mediterraneanhomes.eu.