The List Rio Real, Marbella: key-ready homes with rooftop pools
Completed 4-bedroom townhouses, each with its own rooftop pool, plus one large villa, all with sea views in Río Real. From €1,890,000, available now.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About The List Rio Real
No building site and no waiting: The List Rio Real was completed in October 2024. So you are not viewing a plan or a scale model but the actual home, and there is a show home too. The development in Río Real, east of Marbella town centre, comprises 27 terraced and semi-detached homes, stepped into the hillside so that every home looks out to sea. The most striking detail is at the top: every house has a solarium with its own pool.
Our listings include two homes. The 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom townhouse costs €1,890,000. It has 217 m² built, of which 145 m² is usable according to our data, plus 144 m² of terrace. We also have a much larger villa with 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms: 983 m² built, 551 m² usable, 385 m² of terrace and 276 m² of land, for €4,950,000. Other agents show only the townhouses, with different floor areas; we compare the plans side by side before you decide.
The homes are laid out over a basement, ground floor, first floor and solarium, with a private underground garage. Shared facilities include an outdoor pool between the gardens, a gym, a sauna and Turkish bath, a massage room and a coworking space. Footpaths lead to every home, and the whole development is gated.
Amenities
- Private pool on the solarium
- Communal outdoor pool
- Gym
- Sauna and Turkish bath
- Massage room
- Coworking space
- Underground car park
- Lift
- Footpaths and gardens
- Gated complex
The List Rio Real in figures
On average you pay €6,873 per m² here, almost exactly the median for new builds in Marbella (€6,948, or 1% lower) and 15% above resale homes (€5,967). The gap between the two homes is large: the townhouse works out at €8,709 per m², the villa at €5,035, because it has far more floor space. The outdoor space is generous at 53% of the indoor area, better than 72% of new builds in the municipality. For the €1,890,000 townhouse, with VAT (€189,000), stamp duty (€22,680), notary (€11,300) and lawyer (€22,900), you pay €2,135,880. Because everything is finished, you pay it all in one go at the notary.
| Price | € 1.890.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 189.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 22.680 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 11.300 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 22.900 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 4 bedrooms | from €1,890,000 |
| 6 bedrooms | from €4,950,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 72% of new developments in Marbella. Largest outdoor space: 385 m².
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 36 new developments in Marbella and the average asking price of resale homes according to Idealista (September 2026). Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
Río Real is an established villa neighbourhood around the golf course of the same name, between Marbella town centre and Los Monteros. The List sits higher up the hill, at around 81 metres, which explains the sea views. It is a quiet residential setting with villas and smaller developments, without shops on the doorstep. Via the motorway you are quickly in central Marbella or on the coast, and La Cañada shopping centre lies in the same direction.
You need the car for almost everything. Marbella's old town is 10 minutes away, as are Los Monteros beach, Hospital Costa del Sol and the French international school. Aldi is a 9-minute drive. Puerto Banús is 15 minutes away and Málaga airport 45 minutes. Walking to the coast is not an option: our route planner measures almost an hour to the beach.
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 The List Rio Real along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de Los Monteros) | 4.3 km, 58 min | 5.3 km, 10 min |
| Supermarket (Aldi) | 5.4 km, 9 min | |
| Golf course (Campo de Golf Río Real) | 7.3 km, 13 min | |
| International school (École Française Internationale Marbella (efim)) | 6.7 km, 10 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol) | 5.7 km, 10 min | |
| Puerto Banús | 13.9 km, 15 min | |
| Marbella old town | 4.5 km, 10 min | |
| Málaga airport | 52.7 km, 45 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 7.01am on 21 June and sets at 9.40pm, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December that falls to 9.7 hours, with the midday sun 30° above the horizon. The List Rio Real sits at around 81 metres above sea level.
Sea views are confirmed for both homes. The development is stepped so that each home looks out over the one below; the widest view is from the solarium with its pool.
Homes and finishes
Because the homes are finished, you can judge the quality of the finishes with your own eyes. According to the project information there are large windows, open-plan living spaces and high-quality materials, with heating and a lift inside the home. The energy rating is B. With a completed home we look at different things than with an off-plan purchase: we check the first occupation licence, the title deed and the community fees, and we have the property technically inspected for damp in the basement and for the working of the rooftop pool.
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 on completion at the notary. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for The List Rio Real through Privé.
Available homes in The List Rio Real
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townhouse | 4 | 5 | 217 m² | 144 m² | – | € 1.890.000 |
| Villa | 6 | 8 | 983 m² | 385 m² | – | € 4.950.000 |
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Our honest verdict on The List Rio Real
Strengths
- Completed and key-ready: no construction risk and no stage payments.
- Private pool on the solarium with sea views at every home.
- Show home on site, so you see the actual finish.
- Price per m² in line with the Marbella new-build median.
- More outdoor space than 72% of new builds in the municipality.
Points to consider
- You won't get far without a car: beach and supermarket are a 9 to 10-minute drive.
- At €8,709 per m², the townhouse is expensive for its usable floor area.
- The €4,950,000 villa is not listed by other agents; we first confirm its plans and status.
- Sources differ on completion: October 2024 in our data, late 2023 according to another agent.
- Four floors with stairs and a basement; less suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
Who is The List Rio Real right for?
The List suits buyers who want to enjoy their home now, without waiting a year and a half on a building site. A family with teenagers, or a couple who often have guests, will make good use of the four levels and the rooftop pool. It is also a good fit if you want to see the finish first. If you want single-level living, want to walk to the beach or are mainly focused on the lowest price per m², there are better options.
Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
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 The List Rio Real
Has The List Rio Real already been completed?
Yes. According to our data the project was completed in October 2024 and the homes are key-ready. Another agent states late 2023. There is also a show home you can visit.
Does every home in The List have a private pool?
Yes. Every home has a rooftop solarium with its own pool and sun terrace. There is also a shared outdoor pool in the gardens.
How many homes are still available?
Our listings currently show two homes: a 4-bedroom townhouse for €1,890,000 and a 6-bedroom villa for €4,950,000. Other agents show two townhouses. We confirm current availability.
Are there new builds for sale in Marbella that are already finished?
Yes, but the choice is limited. The List is one of the projects where you can move in straight away. That saves months of waiting, and you only pay at the notary rather than in instalments during construction.
Do I pay more if I buy The List Rio Real 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, on a new build you pay 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in The List Rio Real, 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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