Property in Son Sant Joan
As of 27 September 2026 · Price figures at this level are estimated from price bands, so treat them as approximate.
The active market shows 2 active listings as of 2026-09-21, comprising a finca and a villa. The neighbourhood consists primarily of detached villa and finca-style residences serving owner-occupiers.
As of 27 September 2026 · Aggregate asking-price statistics, de-duplicated from public listing sources — not individual listing records. Source: MallorcaData. At this level the price figures are estimated from price bands, so treat them as approximate.
Active listings by property type
As of 27 September 2026
Summary
Son Sant Joan is a low-density residential neighbourhood within Palma municipality, characterised by a mix of villa and finca properties serving owner-occupiers. The neighbourhood reflects a preference for detached residences and rural-style properties in this part of Palma, away from urban density.
As a mixed villa and finca enclave within Palma, Son Sant Joan offers varied residential character connected to the city's infrastructure. The neighbourhood demonstrates very limited market activity, suggesting a stable ownership base.
Where Son Sant Joan is
Surveyed boundary of Son Sant Joan within Palma.
Setting
- Geography
- Son Sant Joan is a residential neighbourhood located within Palma municipality, in a suburban area away from the historic centre.
- Coast or inland
- Inland. Son Sant Joan is a suburban residential area without direct coastal access.
- Elevation
- Not known
- Distance to Palma
- Son Sant Joan is within Palma municipality itself; specific distance to the city centre depends on the exact reference point within the neighbourhood.
- Distance to the airport
- Palma Son Sant Joan airport is approximately 8 to 10 km from central Palma, with typical taxi journey time of around 15 minutes and bus journey time of 20-30 minutes; exact distance from Son Sant Joan is not known.
Character
Son Sant Joan is a quiet suburban neighbourhood within Palma, with low population density and a mix of villa and finca-style residences. It offers a more spacious, rural-influenced residential character away from the city centre and beach districts.
Working in Son Sant Joan
Working from home via broadband is feasible for residents of Palma; specific broadband speeds, 5G coverage or coworking facilities in Son Sant Joan are not known. The neighbourhood is within Palma municipality, which has shorter commuting times to central employment than outlying towns on the island.
Living in Son Sant Joan
Schools
As part of Palma municipality, Son Sant Joan residents have access to the municipality's schools including several British and international curriculum options such as Queen's College, Bellver International College, King Richard III College, Baleares International College and the Lycée Français International de Palma.
Healthcare
Palma municipality has two public hospitals (Hospital Universitari Son Espases and Hospital Son Llàtzer) plus private healthcare groups including Quirónsalud and Juaneda, with Son Espases being the main referral hospital for the Balearic Islands.
Shopping and services
Son Sant Joan itself lacks dedicated retail areas; shopping facilities are available across Palma municipality including in the historic old town and shopping centres, though exact distances are not known.
Beaches
Son Sant Joan is inland and has no direct beach access; the nearest beaches are within Palma municipality, exact distances not known.
Marinas
No marinas are present in this inland neighbourhood; marinas exist around Palma's bay and port area but exact locations and distances from Son Sant Joan are not known.
Golf
Not known whether golf facilities exist within Son Sant Joan or its immediate vicinity; golf facilities do exist elsewhere in Palma's higher residential districts.
Transport
Son Sant Joan is served by Palma's EMT urban bus network. The neighbourhood is not on the metro line (M1), though that line serves the city centre and University. Specific bus routes serving Son Sant Joan directly are not known.
Buying in Son Sant Joan
- As part of Palma municipality, Balearic-wide regulations on holiday-rental licences apply: a moratorium has been in force since February 2022, and a 2025 decree introduced a general ban on new holiday flats in multi-family buildings; single-family houses and fincas may qualify for a licence subject to zoning and quota, but this must be verified property by property.
- The neighbourhood's low listing turnover (2 active listings as of 2026-09-21) suggests a stable owner-occupier base; properties that do come to market are rare.
Selling in Son Sant Joan
- The market in Son Sant Joan is characterised by very low listing volume (2 active listings as of 2026-09-21), indicating a buyer pool primarily interested in owner-occupied suburban residences rather than rental or investor properties.
- Properties here typically sell to families and owner-occupiers seeking suburban privacy and rural-style living within Palma.
Son Sant Joan: common questions
Son Sant Joan is a quiet, low-density residential neighbourhood with villas and fincas, suitable for families seeking suburban privacy and more spacious properties within Palma municipality. It lacks dedicated local shopping or entertainment but benefits from Palma's wider infrastructure.
Son Sant Joan includes both villas and finca-style properties. As of 2026-09-21, there are 2 active listings as of 2026-09-21, comprising a finca and a villa.
A finca or villa in Son Sant Joan may qualify for a tourist rental licence (ETV) subject to Palma and Balearic regulations, including zoning classification and availability of quota. A moratorium on new holiday-rental licences has been in force since February 2022, and a 2025 decree restricts new licences for multi-family buildings. You must verify licence eligibility property by property.
Son Sant Joan is within Palma municipality, so distance to the city centre depends on the specific point measured; it is a suburban area several kilometres from the historic centre.
Son Sant Joan is a quiet suburban neighbourhood with low population density. It lacks the urban buzz of the city centre and beach areas but offers a peaceful, spacious setting for those seeking privacy within Palma.