Published: September 14, 2026

INE index: Aragón home prices up 14.6%

INE data show home prices in Aragón rose 14.6% in Q2 2026, against 12.2% across Spain. What an official sales-based index means for sellers in Zaragoza.

Home prices in Aragón rose 14.6% year on year in the second quarter of 2026, according to the House Price Index (IPV) published by Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) on 7 September, compared with a national average of 12.2%. That makes Aragón the fourth fastest-rising region in Spain. Growth has eased slightly since the first quarter, but for anyone selling in Zaragoza the message is that prices are still climbing, and the final figure is set deal by deal, not by headlines.

What the Q2 index shows

The INE put the annual rate for the general index at 12.2%, seven tenths of a point lower than in the first quarter. Prices rose 3.4% on the previous quarter, and every region posted a positive annual rate.

For Aragón the figure was 14.6%, as reported by Aragón Digital and HoyAragón. Only Ceuta (15.2%), Asturias (15%) and Castilla y León (14.8%) were higher.

Back in June, with the first-quarter data, El Español reported that Aragón was leading the country, alongside Murcia, at 15.6%. So:

Aragón has gone from 15.6% to 14.6%: slower growth, but still strong growth.
Spain has gone from 12.9% to 12.2%.
The gap with the national average remains roughly two and a half points.

A slower pace is not a fall in prices. A home sold in Aragón today still costs considerably more than a year ago.

Resale versus new-build

The IPV splits second-hand homes from new ones, and nationally the difference this quarter is striking:

Resale homes: +12.9% year on year and +3.7% on the quarter.
New-build: +7.4% year on year (down 1.7 points) and +1.0% on the quarter.

Resale homes dominate the index, weighing around 87% in the INE's 2025 base, against roughly 13% for new-build. If you own a flat in Delicias, Actur, Torrero or the Casco Antiguo, that is relevant: second-hand property is the segment that has gained most over the past year.

The headline release does not give Aragón's new/resale split in the same detail, so it is wiser not to extrapolate. The trend is what matters: resale is driving the market.

Transaction prices versus asking prices

This is the key point for sellers. The INE index is built from real sales prices recorded by notaries, adjusted for the characteristics of each home so that like is compared with like over time. It measures what buyers actually paid, not what sellers asked.

Property portals measure asking prices instead. For instance, idealista data reported by Aragón Digital in early July showed asking prices for resale homes in Aragón also up 14.6% over the year. The two figures happen to match this quarter, but they measure different things.

Official index (INE): based on completed deeds, published with a lag and with no neighbourhood breakdown.
Asking prices (portals): more up to date and more local, but they reflect sellers' expectations, including flats that have sat unsold for months.

Between the advertised price and the price on the deed there is usually some room for negotiation, depending on condition, floor, lift, energy rating and the specific street.

What it means if you are selling in Zaragoza

A regional index is a compass, not a valuer. Before pricing your home:

Don't apply 14.6% to your flat. It is a regional average; two flats in the same district can behave very differently.
Look at completed sales, not just listings. Recent nearby transactions are the most reliable reference.
The market is active but cooling slightly. Buyers may become a little more demanding about overpriced homes.
The buyer's mortgage valuation matters. If the agreed price is well above the bank's valuation, the sale can stall.
Presentation counts. Good home staging helps a flat hold its price against the competition.

In inheritances and divorces, where several people must agree on a price, an objective figure like the INE's helps frame the discussion, but the actual number should come from a proper valuation of the property. Having that valuation in writing, explained point by point, also makes it easier for co-owners who live outside Zaragoza to understand where the asking price comes from and to agree on it. Our selling service covers the whole process, from that first valuation to signing at the notary.

In short

The IPV confirms that Aragón remains among the regions with the fastest-rising home prices, with resale leading and the pace starting to ease. It is useful context, but the price of your home depends on your home. If you are thinking of selling, you can ask us for a free valuation based on real sales in your area.