Land for sale in Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Mirissa, in Matara District, has the whale-watching harbour, the headland boutique hotels and Coconut Tree Hill. Land close to the beach is scarce and expensive; the value is on the hills behind Mirissa and up the Polwatta river valley, where ten minutes inland buys a view over the whole bay.
Which land is for sale in Mirissa right now?
Whale boats leave in the morning and the beach is lively at night. Expect noise near the bay.
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Can a foreigner buy land in Mirissa?
Not freehold. Since the Land (Restrictions on Alienation) Act No. 38 of 2014 a foreign national cannot take freehold title to land anywhere in Sri Lanka, Mirissa included. A foreigner can lease land for up to 99 years, buy a condominium apartment, or inherit land; dual citizens are exempt. Read can a foreigner buy land in Sri Lanka and the 99-year lease explained.
How much does land cost in Mirissa?
We do not publish a median for Mirissa land yet: our 3 November 2026 snapshot has 13 land listings here and one agency holds 38% of rows, so the figure would not be representative. Across the whole south coast the median asking price for land was LKR 907,856 per perch (n = 160 agency listings). These are asking prices, not sale prices. See south coast land prices.
What does it cost to buy land in Mirissa on top of the price?
Budget 5% to 7% on top of the purchase price: stamp duty of 3% on the first Rs 100,000 and 4% on the balance, legal fees of 1% to 2%, plus survey and registration. For a 99-year lease, stamp duty is 2% of the aggregate rent instead (since 1 April 2025); confirm the rates with your lawyer. Full breakdown: stamp duty, legal fees and the real cost of buying land.
What should I check before buying land in Mirissa?
Have a licensed surveyor prepare a fresh survey plan, have your own lawyer run a 30-year title search at the Land Registry, and check reservations: the Coast Conservation Department's 300 m coastal zone on any beachfront, Agrarian Development clearance for paddy land, and road access on the deed. The full order is in the 8 steps to buy land in Sri Lanka safely.
Nearby towns
Land for sale in Weligama, Midigama, Dickwella, or every south-coast town.
General information, not legal advice. Laws and rates change; confirm every point with your own Sri Lankan lawyer before you pay a deposit.