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Buying property in Castellón: what to check

By Daniel WhitcombeReviewed by Marta Calderón IbáñezPublished Updated Stage 3: Choose where and what

Quick answer

Castellón is the northern province of the Valencian Community, with a coast of beach towns and an inland of hill villages. Check the community documents, licences, flood risk in ravines, and the Valencian resale tax rate, which was lowered recently.

Applies toBuyers considering a flat on the Castellón coast or a house in an inland village.

On this page: 11 sections
  1. The province
  2. The market
  3. Taxes
  4. Coastal towns
  5. Inland villages
  6. Floods
  7. Tourist lets
  8. Who it may suit
  9. What we could not verify
  10. Questions to ask on site in this place
  11. Before you pay a deposit in this place
Checked 26 October 2026by Marta Calderón Ibáñez. Claims on this page are tied to the sources listed at the end.

§ 1The province

Castellón is the northernmost province of the Valencian Community, with a coast of beach towns, a port city, orange groves and an inland of hill villages and mountains. Its market is smaller than that of Valencia or Alicante. This page belongs to the chapter on the property market in the Valencian Community.

§ 2The market

The registry reports that foreigners made up 31.03% of home purchases in the Valencian Community in the second quarter of 2026, but that figure is driven by the Alicante coast. We found no province figure for Castellón, so we print none, and no official average. Ask local agents for recent sales.

§ 3Taxes

Valencian resale homes pay a general transfer tax of 9% on transfers from 1 June 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance table of September 2026, while an undated regional page still says ten per cent. Check your deed date with the notary. The costs section explains.

§ 4Coastal towns

Flats in beach towns are in communities. Ask for the statutes, accounts, minutes and reserve fund. The law requires a reserve fund of at least 10% of the last ordinary budget. Coastal homes are subject to the coastal law, which protects a zone inland from the shore.

§ 5Inland villages

Inland houses can be old, with damp, unusual layouts and unregistered parts. Check the licence, the registry note and the cadastral record, and take a survey. Services such as doctors and shops may be far, and the winter can be cold. The property types section explains old houses.

§ 6Floods

Ravines can flood in heavy rain, and the storm of October 2024 reached coastal towns far from the rain. Check the national flood viewer and the access road. The location checks section explains.

§ 7Tourist lets

The region requires authorisation, regional registration and the community’s prior express approval. The regional FAQ lists an occupancy licence, liability insurance and a municipal report on urban compatibility.

§ 8Who it may suit

It may suit buyers who want quieter beaches and villages and a smaller market. Homes in Valencia city covers Valencia city to the south.

§ 9What we could not verify

We found no province foreign share and no official price average for Castellón.

§ 10Questions to ask on site in this place

Ask about the flood history, the licence of the building and any works required after the storm. Ask the community administrator, if there is one, for the statutes, the last accounts and the minutes of the previous meetings. Visit after heavy rain if you can, and in summer, because the flood history of a street matters as much as the view. Write down the answers and compare them with the documents your lawyer receives from the registry and the town hall.

§ 11Before you pay a deposit in this place

Ask in writing which transfer tax rate your quote uses, and check it against the date of your deed. Have your lawyer check the title, the licences and the charges first, and keep the deposit small and refundable on conditions. Choose a lawyer who checks the flood viewer and the registry before any deposit. The legal process section explains the contract and the deed.

FAQRelated questions

Is the Castellón coast busy?

Its beach towns fill in summer and are quiet in winter, and the inland is quieter still. Visit in both seasons to judge services, noise and parking before you commit.

Are inland villages cheaper?

They are often described as lower priced, but we found no official average to print. Ask local agents for recent sales and compare the cost of works, access and services as well as the price.

Do I need to check ravines?

Yes, because dry gullies and low ground along the coast can flood in strong autumn downpours, as the state weather service documented for seaside towns in October 2024. Consult the national flood map and examine the road leading to the plot.

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About this page

Written by

Daniel Whitcombe

Writer, buying and living in Spain

Daniel writes the chapters on how a purchase runs, who can buy, where to buy and how to check a location. He writes for readers who are new to the Spanish system and prefers plain explanations that name the official source. He is not a lawyer or adviser.

Reviewed by Marta Calderón Ibáñez, chief editor and source editor, 26 October 2026. Checked: Figures and rules checked against the official texts listed below

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General information only. This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Check your own situation with a qualified adviser.