Area · Bogotá
Live and invest in Usaquén / Santa Bárbara
The most cosmopolitan neighborhood in North Bogotá: dining, art and tradition.
$1,500M COP
2–3 bedrooms from
+16% cadastral
Annual appreciation
5
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About Usaquén / Santa Bárbara
The neighborhood at a glance
Usaquén and Santa Bárbara hold the best of North Bogotá: the founding plaza with its Sunday flea market, internationally recognized restaurants, year-round cultural life and a residential mix that blends contemporary buildings with restored heritage houses. It's the favorite area for young families, professionals and international buyers who want location, walkability and quality of life without losing proximity to the city's corporate heart.
Why this area matters
The objective reasons
- Sustained appreciation due to the structural scarcity of new land in the area.
- Constant rental demand from nearby private schools and corporate offices.
- Immediate connectivity with Carrera Séptima, Carrera 11 and Autopista Norte.
- Dining and cultural offer that protects the asset's value over time.
- Balanced mix of local and international buyers.
01
Historic plaza
The founding core of Usaquén with a colonial church, restaurants and a Sunday market.
02
Connectivity
Direct access to Carrera Séptima, Carrera 11 and Autopista Norte. Consolidated bike lanes.
03
Schools and services
Close to top bilingual schools, clinics and the Centro Empresarial corporate hubs.
Lifestyle
Life in Usaquén / Santa Bárbara
Walking Plaza de Usaquén on a Sunday, lunch at Abasto or Casa, a movie at CC Hacienda Santa Bárbara and walking back home. The area offers Bogotá's rare combination of walkable neighborhood, proximity retail, parks (El Country, Country Club) and closeness to the north's bilingual schools.
Market
Market snapshot
Sale price (new, 0-5 years): COP $9,500,000 - $12,900,000 / m². Sale price (6-10 years): COP $9,200,000 - $12,900,000 / m². Rent, new 3-bedroom: COP $5,500,000 - $8,000,000 / month. Rent per m² (new): COP $75,000 - $80,000 / m² / month. Rent yields more moderately here than elsewhere in the north because purchase prices are high; as a rule of thumb, monthly rent runs about 0.6% of the property value. Cadastral appreciation: +16% average per year over the past decade. Sources: Lonja de Bogotá 2024, Metrocuadrado 2026, Ciencuadras.
Buyer profile
Who is Usaquén / Santa Bárbara?
Families with kids in northern schools, young professionals who value walkability, Colombians abroad who keep a home in Bogotá, and international buyers looking for a safe, consolidated area.
Frequently asked questions
What people most ask me about Usaquén / Santa Bárbara
How much does a new apartment cost in Usaquén / Santa Bárbara?
A new 3-bedroom apartment (0-5 years old) runs between COP $1,500M and $2,600M, depending on finishes and views. The average price per m² for new build ranges from $9,500,000 to $12,900,000.
Is this a good area to buy for rental income?
Rent here yields more moderately than in other northern areas, because the purchase price is high. Its real strength is capital appreciation: +16% cadastral per year over the past decade. It suits long-term investors better than anyone looking for immediate cash flow.
What schools are in the area?
The Usaquén district holds around 152 educational institutions, including some of Bogotá's best-known bilingual schools. The offer runs from nursery through international baccalaureate.
How easy is it to get around from here?
Access to the Autopista Norte, Carrera Séptima and multiple TransMilenio and SITP routes makes Usaquén one of the best-connected areas in the city. Reaching the Calle 100 business district takes under 15 minutes by car.
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