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Active homes 44
Median price $555,000 USD
Highest price $22,000,000 USD
Location San José del Cabo end of the Tourist Corridor, next to Palmilla
MLS community Cerro Colorado-Ocean and Cerro Colorado-Inland (zone San José Corridor)
Product Ocean-side estates, homesites, condos
Active listings 44, US$170K to US$22M (Flexmls, 6 Nov 2026)
Median asking price US$555,000 (Flexmls, 6 Nov 2026)

Community story

The setting and its character

Cerro Colorado is the part of the Tourist Corridor between Palmilla and San José del Cabo. The Los Cabos MLS splits it into an ocean side and an inland side.

It runs from ocean-side estates at Palmilla Sur and Punta Bella, with asking prices up to US$22,000,000, to homesites in Cabo Colorado and Rancho Cerro Colorado and newer condo buildings at Santarena, Colorado Hills and Vista Colorada.

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See the current listings on the Cerro Colorado community page.

Distances & access

Where Cerro Colorado sits

Cerro Colorado sits on the San José del Cabo end of the Tourist Corridor, next to Palmilla. The MLS lists it in the San José Corridor zone, split into Cerro Colorado-Ocean and Cerro Colorado-Inland.

  • Neighbouring community Palmilla (MLS)

Beaches, golf & wellness

Living at Cerro Colorado

Detailed amenity notes

Amenities depend on the neighbourhood and building. Punta Bella is reported to sit under the Colonos de Rancho Cerro Colorado association, with its own gates and fees. Confirm what is included with the specific property.

Real estate & market context

Homes & prices

Market notes & history

Cerro Colorado mixes ocean-side estates, homesites and condos.

Neighbourhoods with active listings:
- Palmilla Sur and Punta Bella: ocean-side estates.
- Cabo Colorado, Rancho Cerro Colorado and Harmonia: homesites and custom homes.
- Santarena, Colorado Hills and Vista Colorada: condos.

MLS market snapshot (Flexmls BCS MLS, pulled 6 November 2026):
- Active: 44 properties from US$170,000 to US$22,000,000 (median asking US$555,000).
- Houses: 12 from US$430,000 to US$22,000,000 (median US$3,474,500), including Palmilla Sur at US$11,500,000 and US$22,000,000 and Punta Bella at US$19,950,000.
- Condos: 13 from US$239,000 to US$710,528 (median US$460,000).
- Lots: 19 from US$170,000 to US$6,200,000 (median US$495,000).
- Closed in the last 12 months: 6 houses from US$260,000 to US$2,100,000 (median US$352,500); 8 condos from US$223,140 to US$550,610 (median US$450,235).

HOA & memberships

Recurring costs and association dues

Ownership guidelines & master dues notes

HOA dues vary widely between the estate, homesite and condo neighbourhoods. Ask for the current HOA statement and budget for the specific property before making an offer.

Community fit

Who Cerro Colorado suits

Detailed lifestyle context

Who Cerro Colorado suits:
- Estate buyers who want an ocean-side home on the San José end of the Corridor.
- Buyers looking for a homesite to build on near Palmilla and San José del Cabo.
- Condo buyers looking for newer buildings below Corridor resort pricing.

Who it does not suit:
- Buyers who want a single master-planned resort with one set of club amenities.

Live inventory

Homes for sale in Cerro Colorado

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cerro Colorado in Los Cabos?

Cerro Colorado is on the San José del Cabo end of the Tourist Corridor, next to Palmilla. The MLS lists it in the San José Corridor zone and splits it into an ocean side and an inland side.

What do homes in Cerro Colorado cost?

As of 6 November 2026 (Flexmls), 44 properties are for sale from US$170,000 to US$22,000,000, median asking price US$555,000. The 12 houses ask US$430,000 to US$22,000,000 (median US$3,474,500), the 13 condos US$239,000 to US$710,528, and the 19 lots US$170,000 to US$6,200,000.

Is Punta Bella part of Palmilla?

No. The MLS files Punta Bella and Palmilla Sur under Cerro Colorado-Ocean, and Punta Bella is reported to fall under the Colonos de Rancho Cerro Colorado association, with its own gates and fees, rather than the Palmilla associations.

What have homes in Cerro Colorado sold for recently?

In the 12 months to 6 November 2026 (Flexmls), six houses closed between US$260,000 and US$2,100,000 (median US$352,500), and eight condos at Santarena, Colorado Hills and Vista Colorada closed between US$223,140 and US$550,610 (median US$450,235).

Can I buy a lot to build in Cerro Colorado?

Yes. 19 lots were for sale on 6 November 2026 (Flexmls), mostly in Cabo Colorado, Rancho Cerro Colorado and the inland area, from US$170,000 to US$6,200,000. Check the HOA rules, services and build requirements for the specific lot.

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