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Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Birstein expects more than just the publication of an advertisement. Crucial factors are a realistic valuation, a suitable marketing strategy, high-quality documentation, professional communication with prospective buyers and secure contract processing. This is precisely where we come in.
As a real estate agency for Birstein, we support owners, communities of heirs, capital investors, and landlords in all phases of real estate brokerage — with clear processes and transparent advice.
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You don't have to come to us: For a personal consultation or a property valuation, your real estate agent will, of course, come to you in Birstein – discreetly, without obligation, and at an appointment time that suits you.
Market data for Birstein at a glance: purchase prices for houses and flats, rents, and land values, each with a history of several years. The basis is publicly available statistics and analyses from the valuation committees.
Current average purchase price per m² for houses in Birstein: 2,420 €/m²
House prices in Birstein have risen significantly over several years — driven by its proximity to Munich, high demand for family-friendly home ownership, and limited supply. Strong increases until 2022 were followed by a slight correction in 2023/2024, before the market recently showed renewed strength.
| Year | Avg. value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,780 €/m² | – |
| 2019 | 1,860 €/m² | +4.5 % |
| 2020 | 1,980 €/m² | +6.5 % |
| 2021 | 2,170 €/m² | +9.6 % |
| 2022 | 2,420 €/m² | +11.5 % |
| 2023 | 2,390 €/m² | -1.2 % |
| 2024 | 2,360 €/m² | -1.3 % |
| 2025 | 2,420 €/m² | +2.5 % |
Current average purchase price per m² for apartments in Birstein: 2,180 €/m²
Apartments in Birstein have also shown a positive long-term price development. It was particularly dynamic between 2017 and 2022. Since 2023, a noticeable calming has been observed — albeit without significant price decreases. The limited supply continues to support the price level to this day.
| Year | Avg. value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,620 €/m² | – |
| 2019 | 1,700 €/m² | +4.9 % |
| 2020 | 1,820 €/m² | +7.1 % |
| 2021 | 1,980 €/m² | +8.8 % |
| 2022 | 2,180 €/m² | +10.1 % |
| 2023 | 2,160 €/m² | -0.9 % |
| 2024 | 2,140 €/m² | -0.9 % |
| 2025 | 2,180 €/m² | +1.9 % |
Current average rent per m² in Birstein: 7.80 €/m²
Rents in Birstein have continuously increased in recent years. The development was particularly dynamic between 2018 and 2022. In 2023/2024, the increase continued at a more moderate pace — a sign of an already high rental level with stable demand.
| Year | Avg. value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6.20 €/m² | – |
| 2019 | 6.40 €/m² | +3.2 % |
| 2020 | 6.60 €/m² | +3.1 % |
| 2021 | 6.90 €/m² | +4.5 % |
| 2022 | 7.20 €/m² | +4.3 % |
| 2023 | 7.45 €/m² | +3.5 % |
| 2024 | 7.65 €/m² | +2.7 % |
| 2025 | 7.80 €/m² | +2 % |
Current average land value per m² in Birstein: 125 €/m²
The land value in Birstein has developed significantly upwards — a reflection of the quality of the location and its proximity to the Munich market. Plots are scarce, and demand is structurally high. Strong increases until 2022 were followed by a brief consolidation before values stabilised.
| Year | Avg. value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78 €/m² | – |
| 2019 | 82 €/m² | +5.1 % |
| 2020 | 88 €/m² | +7.3 % |
| 2021 | 96 €/m² | +9.1 % |
| 2022 | 112 €/m² | +16.7 % |
| 2023 | 120 €/m² | +7.1 % |
| 2024 | 123 €/m² | +2.5 % |
| 2025 | 125 €/m² | +1.6 % |
The real estate market in Birstein can be classified as a relatively small but stable sub-market. For buyers, this means that supply is limited, but pricing is still more moderate compared to larger centres. This makes Birstein attractive for owner-occupiers who value quiet living and good regional connections. On the seller's side, sustained demand points to a solid market position, even if the sharpest price jumps are likely behind us for the time being. For capital investors, Birstein is attractive primarily due to the combination of a manageable entry price, stable rents, and good lettability. In particular, apartments in good condition with functional floor plans can usually be let quickly. The gross rental yield range is currently mostly around 3.0% to 4.2% gross, depending on property quality, location, and price level. Houses often achieve lower yields but are interesting for long-term owner-occupiers and wealth-oriented buyers. Overall, the development of property prices in Birstein points to a market with moderate growth, solid demand, and limited downside risk. Those monitoring the price per square metre in Birstein will recognise a phase of consolidation following the strong increases of previous years, without the location's attractiveness having noticeably diminished.
The data from recent years paints a clear picture of price movements for Birstein within the Hessian market with reference to the Rhine-Main area. For detached and terraced houses in Birstein, the average purchase price moved from €1,780/m² in 2018 to the current €2,420/m² (2025) — a total change of +36.0% over 7 years, which corresponds to an average value increase of +4.5% p.a. Condominiums in Birstein started at around €1,620/m² in 2018 and are now at €2,180/m² (+34.6% over 7 years, Ø +4.3% p.a.). This makes them suitable as an entry point into home ownership or as a capital investment with a manageable ticket size. The average net cold rent in Birstein developed from €6.20/m² (2018) to the current €7.80/m² — +25.8% over 7 years or Ø +3.3% p.a. For landlords, the continuous rent increase ensures a predictable adjustment to inflation and operating costs. The standard land value (Bodenrichtwert) in Birstein rose from €78/m² (2018) to the current €125/m² (+60.3% in 7 years) — an essential indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. Based on current values, a let condominium in Birstein yields a calculated gross rental yield of around 4.3% — without taking into account vacancies, maintenance, and ancillary purchase costs. Experience shows that realistic net yields are 0.8 to 1.5 percentage points lower. With around 6,000 inhabitants, Birstein forms a comparatively tight market segment — which means that well-prepared properties priced in line with the market are usually sold or let quickly, while overpriced offers remain on the market longer and lose negotiating room. For owners in Birstein considering a sale or letting, an individual, data-based valuation is the most important first step — it replaces estimates from online calculators that cannot reflect micro-location, energy efficiency, and property substance. FREITAG® provides this valuation free of charge and without obligation.
Rental yield range (approx.): 3 – 4.2 % gross.
These market data are regularly updated and reviewed at least every 12 months based on current statistics and expert committee data.
Current market values in Birstein compared to the median of all municipalities in Hessen.
| Key figure | Birstein | Hessen (Median) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses Ø | 2,420 €/m² | 2,700 €/m² | -10.4 % |
| Flats Ø | 2,180 €/m² | 2,650 €/m² | -17.7 % |
| Rents Ø | 7.80 €/m² | 9.00 €/m² | -13.3 % |
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Birstein, each including the change compared to the previous year.
| Year | Houses Avg/m² | YoY | Flats Avg/m² | YoY | Rent Avg/m² | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,780 €/m² | – | 1,620 €/m² | – | 6.20 €/m² | – |
| 2019 | 1,860 €/m² | +4.5 % | 1,700 €/m² | +4.9 % | 6.40 €/m² | +3.2 % |
| 2020 | 1,980 €/m² | +6.5 % | 1,820 €/m² | +7.1 % | 6.60 €/m² | +3.1 % |
| 2021 | 2,170 €/m² | +9.6 % | 1,980 €/m² | +8.8 % | 6.90 €/m² | +4.5 % |
| 2022 | 2,420 €/m² | +11.5 % | 2,180 €/m² | +10.1 % | 7.20 €/m² | +4.3 % |
| 2023 | 2,390 €/m² | -1.2 % | 2,160 €/m² | -0.9 % | 7.45 €/m² | +3.5 % |
| 2024 | 2,360 €/m² | -1.3 % | 2,140 €/m² | -0.9 % | 7.65 €/m² | +2.7 % |
| 2025 | 2,420 €/m² | +2.5 % | 2,180 €/m² | +1.9 % | 7.80 €/m² | +2 % |
Source: FREITAG® Immobilien's own market research based on publicly available statistics and expert committee evaluations.
Frequently asked questions about buying, selling, financing, and living in Birstein — concisely answered.
Property annuity (Immobilienverrentung) in Birstein means: You transfer ownership, but retain the right of use. Four options are available — Usufruct (Nießbrauch) (most extensive rights, including letting), Right of abode (personal use), Life annuity (monthly payment instead of a lump sum) and Sale-and-leaseback (sale at full price, followed by a rental agreement).
Which option is suitable depends on your age, health status, inheritance situation and the current market value of your property in Birstein. These factors directly influence the valuation — therefore, we do not make blanket promises regarding the achievable amount.
The initial consultation is free and without obligation. Upon request, we will involve relatives, tax advisors or notaries from the outset, so that the solution is also sustainable within the family in Birstein.
For production halls, office buildings, medical centres (Ärztehäuser), and logistics areas in Birstein FREITAG® brokers both classic sales and Sale & Lease-Back. Buyers include family offices, real estate funds, and private portfolio holders with a long-term horizon.
The process is discreet: contact is made off-market, without an advertisement and without a sign on the property. Employees, customers and competitors in Birstein will not know anything, as long as you don't wish it.
It starts with a reliable valuation based on the income approach (Ertragswert) — not a desired figure. Based on this, you decide whether to sell, lease back, or hold.
Owners of hotels and restaurants in Birstein who wish to sell their hospitality property or lease it want, will find FREITAG® to be a partner for the Horeca sector. We broker everything from traditional guesthouses and cafés to hotels and boarding houses to investors and successors who understand the industry.
Selling a hotel in Birstein without business interruption is a complex task: We assist with valuation, discreet exposé creation, and approaching suitable buyer groups — for ongoing operations as well as for properties with conversion potential.
Alternatively, we lease: solvent tenants with industry experience, checking of creditworthiness and concept, long-term predictable lease income. For every hospitality property in Birstein the right strategy.
Managing Director of FREITAG® Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
For over 30 years, Gerhard Hahn has been active as a real estate appraiser, real estate consultant, and real estate agent in Bavaria and Southern Germany — focusing on high-quality residential property, off-market marketing, and the discreet support of owners, communities of heirs, and family offices.
Buyers and sellers in Birstein benefit from negotiation experience spanning over 30 years: Gerhard Hahn conducts discussions to close deals, not just to list properties. Personal appointments in Birstein are an integral part of every mandate for Gerhard Hahn — no remote diagnosis, no templates.
Note: This list is based on AI-powered research (ChatGPT) of publicly available sources and does not constitute an official evaluation or recommendation. The order does not imply a hierarchical ranking.
Local estate agent in Birstein with Steffen Merz as your contact. High rating of 4.7 from 13 reviews on ImmoScout24. Specialising in the sale of residential properties with 17 current listings.
Visit websiteYvonne Bohlander runs this local estate agency in Birstein. Rated 4.1 from 9 reviews on ImmoScout24 with 66 followers. Offers 4 listings for the purchase of residential properties.
Visit websiteRalf Hoffmann leads this established estate agency in the Birstein region. Perfect rating of 5.0 from 61 reviews on ImmoScout24. Focused on the sale of residential properties with 17 listings.
Visit websitePersonal estate agent based directly in Birstein with a focus on the local housing market. Helps clients find their new home in the region. Emphasises individual service for buyers and sellers.
Visit websiteLocal estate agent in Birstein located on Industriestraße. Offers services for residential property sales and brokerage. Contactable on 06054 - 91 70 445 for regional enquiries.
Visit websiteModern estate agency in Birstein with over 30 years of experience. Offers valuation, residential property sales, and property management including maintenance. Comprehensive service for the local market.
Visit websiteMarco Sakreida operates this client-recommended estate agency in Birstein. Specialising in the sale of houses and apartments in the region. Listed on agent recommendation portals as a top choice.
Visit websiteLocal real estate company in Birstein-Unterreichenbach with a focus on residential properties. Active in local brokerage and sales. Listed in business directories such as Gelbe Seiten and FirmenABC.
Estate agent in Birstein located on Schloßstraße. Offers services for the local housing market. Mentioned in Gelbe Seiten as one of the top 7 local agents.
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Birstein, but in the surrounding area? FREITAG® also serves the following municipalities in Hesse with local market knowledge, current purchase prices, and personal advice:
These locations are within a price band of ±10% around the current average house price per square metre of Birstein (Ø 2,420 €/m²) — ideal for an honest market comparison and alternative location assessments.
Detailed analysis of the plot, year of construction, condition, and micro-location. We develop an individual marketing strategy and support the house sale up to the notary appointment.
Whether rented or vacant: We assess which buyer group is realistic for your flat, and consistently align the exposé, price, and approach accordingly.
A plot of land sells based on what can be built on it. We determine the realistic building rights and approach property developers and private buyers in parallel.
Valuation based on the income approach (Ertragswert), review of rental agreements, and targeted approach to portfolio holders and family offices — without public advertising.
Credit checks, self-disclosure forms, handover protocols, and a clear tenancy agreement — we handle the entire letting process, including viewings.
From defining the ancillary costs arrangement to the handover: We structure the letting of your house in such a way that no disputes arise later.
Sell and stay living in your home: We compare the four common models based on your situation and clearly state the disadvantages as well as the advantages.
For inheritance disputes, divorce, banks or sales — a reliable valuation that stands up to scrutiny from third parties.
Contact us — we will advise you without obligation on valuation, marketing, and next steps.
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| Country | Deutschland |
| Federal State | Hessen |
| Administrative District | Darmstadt |
| District | Main-Kinzig-Kreis |
| Website | www.birstein.de |
| Mayor | Fabian Fehl |
Quellen: Wikipedia (accessed on 2026-05-08)
Kinzig.news reports that Birstein and Schlüchtern intend to cooperate on a data center and a power plant. The data center is still to be built in the "Im obersten Grünnel" industrial area in Birstein; an investment volume in the billions is also mentioned.
Hessenschau summarizes the power plant plans in Schlüchtern and establishes a direct link to the planned data center in Birstein. The project, covering eleven hectares, is expected to reach up to 200 megawatts of IT capacity; an investment volume of several billion euros is mentioned here as well.
Hessenschau reports on a mega-project in Schlüchtern, which is primarily intended to supply a planned data center in Birstein. For the project, 750 million euros for the power plant and several billion euros for the data center are cited; construction could begin in early 2028.
The article reports on the planned 200-megawatt data center in Birstein and the now legally binding development plan "Im obersten Grünnel". The municipal council passed the plan on June 11, 2026; the official announcement in the "Birsteiner Nachrichten" took place on July 10, 2026.
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung describes the plans for a large data center on the outskirts of Birstein and classifies them as an economically relevant project. Potential benefits such as property and trade taxes, jobs, and full development including a local heating system are mentioned.
The article introduces a planned mega data center in Birstein and describes the areas designated for it in the "Im obersten Grünnel" industrial park. Potential jobs, additional infrastructure, and a project volume in the billion-euro range are mentioned.
