Property in Sihanoukville
អចលនទ្រព្យព្រះសីហនុ
Coastal houses, apartments, land and unfinished projects for sale and rent in Sihanoukville and along the Preah Sihanouk coastline.
The Sihanoukville property market explained
Sihanoukville is Cambodia's deep-water port city and its most volatile property market. The 2017–2019 construction boom left a large stock of unfinished towers, and the correction that followed means asking prices, completion risk and legal status vary enormously between listings that look similar on paper.
Buyers here should treat due diligence as non-negotiable: confirm the construction permit, whether the building has (or can obtain) strata title, the developer's completion record, and whether utilities are actually connected to the plot.
Rental demand is driven by port and logistics staff, the special economic zone, and a returning trickle of coastal tourism toward Otres, Ream and the islands.
Indicative prices in Sihanoukville
| Property type | Asking price (sale) | Typical rent |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment unit | $40,000 – $130,000 | $250 – $700 / month |
| House / villa | $90,000 – $400,000 | $400 – $1,800 / month |
| Coastal land | $100 – $1,200 / m² | Long lease, negotiated |
Ranges are indicative asking prices from public listings, not valuations.
Where to buy or rent in Sihanoukville
- Otres
- Beach-side guesthouses, small villas and land plots.
- Downtown / Ekareach
- Shophouses, apartments and commercial frontage.
- Ream
- Toward the national park and airport; larger plots.
- Independence Beach
- Higher-end coastal villas and towers.
Explore Sihanoukville on the Cambodia map to see schools, markets, hospitals and transport near a shortlisted street.
Buying and renting questions
- Can foreigners buy a house in Cambodia?
- Foreign nationals cannot own land, and therefore cannot hold direct freehold title to a ground-floor house. The legal routes are: buy a strata-titled unit on the first floor or above, sign a long-term lease (commonly 15–50 years, renewable), or hold the land through a Cambodian majority-owned company. Take independent legal advice before transferring money.
- What is the difference between hard title and soft title?
- Hard title is registered with the national land authority and is the strongest, bank-financeable form of ownership. Soft title is recorded at commune or district level only; it is still common on older properties and usually sells at a discount, but it carries more dispute and conversion risk.
- How much does a house cost in Siem Reap?
- Indicative asking prices run from roughly $45,000 for a modest two-bedroom link house on the outskirts to $130,000–$400,000 for a detached villa near the river or Angkor side. Land near the town centre is commonly quoted per square metre rather than per plot.
- What taxes and fees apply when buying?
- Budget for the 4% property transfer tax on hard-title transactions, agency commission where an agent is involved, notary and registration costs, plus the annual immovable property tax of 0.1% on the taxable value of properties above 100 million riel.
- Is it better to rent first?
- For most newcomers, yes. Renting for six to twelve months lets you learn which streets flood, how reliable power and water are, and what realistic local prices look like before committing capital in a market with limited resale liquidity.
Information only — not legal, tax or investment advice. Use a licensed Cambodian lawyer for title checks and transfers.