Balance Mijas, Hipódromo Costa del Sol: affordable new build in Mijas
Apartments with 2 and 3 bedrooms from €345,000 in a green complex of 75 homes near the Mijas racecourse. Completion scheduled for March 2027.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Balance Mijas
A new 2-bedroom apartment with sea views in Mijas for €345,000: that is becoming rare on this coast. Balance Mijas is a complex of 75 homes with 2 and 3 bedrooms, in the green area around the Mijas racecourse, the Hipódromo Costa del Sol. The development is aimed at people looking for peace and quiet without living far from Fuengirola. Completion is scheduled for March 2027.
Our data lists three homes. The cheapest is a ground-floor apartment of 98 m² built, 72 m² usable, with a 24 m² terrace, for €345,000. On the first floor there is a 2-bedroom home of 100 m² for €366,000 and a 3-bedroom one of 125 m² for €480,000. Each home has 2 bathrooms, a parking space, a storage room and an energy rating of B. The terraces are on the modest side: 15 to 24 m².
The strength lies in the complex's outdoor space. There are 13,000 m² of landscaped gardens, with a central pool surrounded by sun loungers and chill-out corners. You will also find a gym, a social room with barbecue and a children's play area. The community is gated, with secure access, burglar-resistant windows and round-the-clock security.
Amenities
- 13,000 m² of landscaped gardens
- Central pool with chill-out area
- Gym
- Social room with barbecue
- Children's play area
- Gated development with security
- Lift
- Parking space and storage room
Balance Mijas in figures
This development is inexpensive for a new build in Mijas. With a median of €3,660 per m², you are 27% below the median for new builds in the municipality (€4,984, 55 developments), and even 2% below resale homes in Mijas (€3,717 per m², Idealista, September 2026). Only six developments in our comparison are cheaper per m². For the €345,000 ground-floor apartment, you pay around €389,940 all in: €34,500 VAT, €4,140 stamp duty, €2,100 notary and €4,200 lawyer. The third bedroom costs €135,000 extra, a hefty jump. And with completion in 5 months, against a median of 14 months in Mijas, you will not have to wait long.
| Price | € 345.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 34.500 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 4.140 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 2.100 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 4.200 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €345,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €480,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 13% of new developments in Mijas. Largest outdoor space: 24 m².
Planned completion March 2027. For half of the new developments in Mijas, completion is within 14 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 55 new developments in Mijas and the average asking price of resale homes in Mijas according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
The Mijas racecourse lies inland behind Fuengirola and Mijas Costa, in an area that has grown strongly in recent years. You live among greenery and new housing developments, at around 81 metres above sea level, with the Mijas mountains behind you and the sea in the distance. According to a trade report, the complex is about 800 metres from the large new Costa del Sol park. It is neither a town centre nor a beach neighbourhood: you live quietly, but you still need the car.
In practical terms: Fuengirola town centre is a 10-minute drive away, as is Playa El Chaparral. The nearest Mercadona is 7 minutes by car. St Anthony's College, an international school, is 13 minutes away. Marbella old town is 30 minutes away, Málaga airport 32 minutes. Allow 20 minutes to Vithas Xanit International Hospital.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Balance Mijas along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa El Chaparral - El Chaparral) | 2.6 km, 34 min | 4.3 km, 10 min |
| Supermarket (Mercadona) | 2.8 km, 38 min | 2.8 km, 7 min |
| International school (St Anthony's College) | 6.8 km, 13 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital Vithas Xanit International) | 15.9 km, 20 min | |
| Fuengirola town centre | 4.8 km, 10 min | |
| Benalmádena marina | 20.6 km, 25 min | |
| Málaga city centre | 37.2 km, 36 min | |
| Marbella old town | 24.2 km, 30 min | |
| Málaga airport | 30.6 km, 32 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 100.8 km, 86 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 7:00 on 21 June and sets at 21:40, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Balance Mijas sits at around 81 metres above sea level.
The three homes in our data have sea views according to the listing feed, with the Mijas mountains on the other side. From the ground and first floors that view is often more limited; we check it for each home.
Homes and finishes
The kitchens come fully equipped, including an induction hob, fridge and dishwasher. The bathrooms have scratch-resistant tiles and resin shower trays. Heating and cooling are by hot and cold air conditioning, and solar panels help produce hot water. With every purchase, we check the building specification, ask about the appliance brands and make sure the bank guarantee for your stage payments is drawn up correctly.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Balance Mijas through Privé.
Available homes in Balance Mijas
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground floor apartment | 2 | 2 | 98 m² | 24 m² | – | € 345.000 |
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 100 m² | 15 m² | – | € 366.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 125 m² | 18 m² | – | € 480.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Balance Mijas
Strengths
- From €345,000 for 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, low for a new build in Mijas.
- 27% below the median price per m² for new builds in the municipality.
- Completion as early as March 2027, much sooner than the average development in Mijas.
- Spacious complex with 13,000 m² of gardens, play area and gym.
- Fuengirola town centre a 10-minute drive away.
Points to consider
- Small terraces of 15 to 24 m², little outdoor space per home.
- You cannot manage without a car: the supermarket and beach are 7 to 10 minutes' drive away.
- A third bedroom costs €135,000 extra.
- With 75 homes, this is not a small-scale development.
- The airport is 32 minutes away, further than the 25 minutes in the advertising.
Who is Balance Mijas right for?
Balance Mijas suits buyers with a budget of around €400,000 who want a new home with a pool and garden, and those who see Mijas as a permanent base or a rental property. Young families will also find space and a play area here. Less suited to anyone who wants to live without a car, look out over the beach, or have plenty of terrace for outdoor living.
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With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about Balance Mijas
Is Mijas a good place to live?
Mijas is large and varied: a white mountain village, a long coastline and new residential areas such as the one around the racecourse. Balance Mijas is in the latter, quiet yet 10 minutes from Fuengirola. If you want amenities within walking distance, you are better off looking at the coast.
What is the difference between Mijas Pueblo and Mijas Costa?
Mijas Pueblo is the historic village on the mountain, Mijas Costa the coastal area with La Cala and Calahonda. Balance Mijas lies in between, inland behind Fuengirola, near the racecourse.
What does a home at Balance Mijas cost all in?
For the €345,000 apartment, you come to around €389,940, including 10% VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer. That is roughly 13% on top of the purchase price.
When will Balance Mijas be completed?
Completion is scheduled for March 2027. When you buy, we request the current state of the building work and the bank guarantee.
Do I pay more if I buy Balance Mijas through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Balance Mijas, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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