Over 15 years of experience in Munich, Bavaria & the surrounding area. Commission the best real estate agents for your property in Calau.
Between the decision to sell and the notary appointment in Calau, there are usually several months of work: gathering documents, reliably determining the value, finding the right buyer group, negotiating. We take over these steps completely and keep you informed of every interim status.
Instead of searching portals daily, we reverse the process: you register your profile for Calau, we automatically match every new listing with it, and we actively contact you. No fees for searchers, no automated mass emails, no sharing of your data with third parties.
Personally by Gerhard Hahn · FREITAG® Immobilien GmbH
Over 30 years of experience as a real estate specialist
Before any engagement, you will receive a written overview of the process, responsibilities, and timelines for your sale in Calau. No verbal promises, no open points, no surprises during the process. Gerhard Hahn will discuss these points personally with you — before anything is signed.
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Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Calau 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 Calau, we support owners, communities of heirs, capital investors, and landlords in all phases of real estate brokerage — with clear processes and transparent advice.
Personal consultationPersonal, discreet, with over 15 years of market knowledge – your real estate agent for Calau.
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 Calau – discreetly, without obligation, and at an appointment time that suits you.
The following figures show how purchase prices, rents, and land values have developed in Calau. These are average values for the entire location — the location, year of construction, and condition of a specific property can deviate significantly from these.
Current average purchase price per m² for houses in Calau: 1,500 €/m²
House prices in Calau 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 710.7 €/m² | – |
| 2016 | 829.89 €/m² | +16.8 % |
| 2017 | 949.07 €/m² | +14.4 % |
| 2018 | 1,068.26 €/m² | +12.6 % |
| 2019 | 1,187.44 €/m² | +11.2 % |
| 2020 | 1,306.63 €/m² | +10 % |
| 2021 | 1,425.81 €/m² | +9.1 % |
| 2022 | 1,545 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2023 | 1,522.5 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2024 | 1,500 €/m² | -1.5 % |
Current average purchase price per m² for apartments in Calau: 1,400 €/m²
Apartments in Calau 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 663.32 €/m² | – |
| 2016 | 774.56 €/m² | +16.8 % |
| 2017 | 885.8 €/m² | +14.4 % |
| 2018 | 997.04 €/m² | +12.6 % |
| 2019 | 1,108.28 €/m² | +11.2 % |
| 2020 | 1,219.52 €/m² | +10 % |
| 2021 | 1,330.76 €/m² | +9.1 % |
| 2022 | 1,442 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2023 | 1,421 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2024 | 1,400 €/m² | -1.5 % |
Current average rent per m² in Calau: 6.50 €/m²
Rents in Calau 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.08 €/m² | – |
| 2016 | 3.60 €/m² | +16.9 % |
| 2017 | 4.11 €/m² | +14.2 % |
| 2018 | 4.63 €/m² | +12.7 % |
| 2019 | 5.15 €/m² | +11.2 % |
| 2020 | 5.66 €/m² | +9.9 % |
| 2021 | 6.18 €/m² | +9.2 % |
| 2022 | 6.70 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2023 | 6.60 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2024 | 6.50 €/m² | -1.5 % |
Current average land value per m² in Calau: 150 €/m²
The land value in Calau 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 71.07 €/m² | – |
| 2016 | 82.99 €/m² | +16.8 % |
| 2017 | 94.91 €/m² | +14.4 % |
| 2018 | 106.83 €/m² | +12.6 % |
| 2019 | 118.74 €/m² | +11.1 % |
| 2020 | 130.66 €/m² | +10 % |
| 2021 | 142.58 €/m² | +9.1 % |
| 2022 | 154.5 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2023 | 152.25 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2024 | 150 €/m² | -1.5 % |
The real estate market in Calau is generally stable in terms of demand. The price correction of 2023/24 in Saxony varied—areas surrounding Berlin are defending their price levels, while peripheral locations in the Erzgebirge and Vogtland are correcting more sharply but are finding reliable purchasing power at moderate valuations. Reliable employment and a functioning housing market are stabilizing the level. For sellers in Calau, this means a solid market position, especially for energy-refurbished existing properties. Capital investors in Calau benefit from gross rental yields typically ranging from 4.7% to 5.7%. Anyone looking to buy a house or apartment in Calau should pay particular attention to the energy class, state of modernization, and proximity to local commuter routes.
The data from recent years paints a clear picture of price movements for Calau within the Brandenburg market in relation to the Berlin surrounding area. For single-family and terraced houses in Calau, the average purchase price moved from 711 €/m² in 2015 to the current 1,500 €/m² (2024)—a total change of +111.1% over 9 years, corresponding to an average value increase of +8.7% p.a. The previous peak was reached in 2022 at 1,545 €/m²; since then, the market has corrected by -2.9%—a typical pattern in many German mid-sized markets following the interest rate turnaround. Condominiums in Calau started at around 663 €/m² in 2015 and are now at 1,400 €/m² (+111.1% over 9 years, Ø +8.7% 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 Calau developed from 3.08 €/m² (2015) to the current 6.50 €/m²—+111.0% over 9 years or Ø +8.7% p.a. For landlords, the continuous rent increase ensures a predictable adjustment to inflation and operating costs. The standard land value in Calau rose from 71 €/m² (2015) to the current 150 €/m² (+111.1% in 9 years)—a key indicator of structural location quality and local demand for building land. Based on current values, a rented condominium in Calau yields a calculated gross rental return of around 5.6%—without taking into account vacancies, maintenance, and ancillary purchase costs. Experience shows that realistic net returns are 0.8 to 1.5 percentage points lower. With around 7,626 inhabitants, Calau forms a limited but continuous transaction volume—which means: well-prepared properties priced in line with the market are generally sold quickly, while overpriced offers remain on the market longer and lose room for negotiation. For owners in Calau 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.): 4.7 – 5.7 % 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 Calau compared to the median of all municipalities in Brandenburg.
| Key figure | Calau | Brandenburg (Median) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses Ø | 1,500 €/m² | 2,160 €/m² | -30.6 % |
| Flats Ø | 1,400 €/m² | 2,070 €/m² | -32.4 % |
| Rents Ø | 6.50 €/m² | 7.70 €/m² | -15.6 % |
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Calau, each including the change compared to the previous year.
| Year | Houses Avg/m² | YoY | Flats Avg/m² | YoY | Rent Avg/m² | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 711 €/m² | – | 663 €/m² | – | 3.08 €/m² | – |
| 2016 | 830 €/m² | +16.8 % | 775 €/m² | +16.8 % | 3.60 €/m² | +16.9 % |
| 2017 | 949 €/m² | +14.4 % | 886 €/m² | +14.4 % | 4.11 €/m² | +14.2 % |
| 2018 | 1,068 €/m² | +12.6 % | 997 €/m² | +12.6 % | 4.63 €/m² | +12.7 % |
| 2019 | 1,187 €/m² | +11.2 % | 1,108 €/m² | +11.2 % | 5.15 €/m² | +11.2 % |
| 2020 | 1,307 €/m² | +10 % | 1,220 €/m² | +10 % | 5.66 €/m² | +9.9 % |
| 2021 | 1,426 €/m² | +9.1 % | 1,331 €/m² | +9.1 % | 6.18 €/m² | +9.2 % |
| 2022 | 1,545 €/m² | +8.4 % | 1,442 €/m² | +8.4 % | 6.70 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2023 | 1,523 €/m² | -1.5 % | 1,421 €/m² | -1.5 % | 6.60 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2024 | 1,500 €/m² | -1.5 % | 1,400 €/m² | -1.5 % | 6.50 €/m² | -1.5 % |
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 Calau — concisely answered.
Property annuity (Immobilienverrentung) in Calau 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 Calau. 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 Calau.
Entrepreneurs in Calau who wish to sell their commercial property and lease it back use Sale & Lease-Back: They sell office buildings, warehouses or practice premises to an investor, receive liquidity for growth or consolidation, and lease the property back long-term. The location in Calau remains unchanged.
FREITAG® accompanies the entire process: value-based valuation, selection of qualified investors, contract drafting with clear lease-back conditions — including options for repurchase and flexible terms.
We check free of charge whether your commercial property in Calau is suitable for a Sale & Lease-Back and obtain transparent offers — without obligation and without hidden costs.
Whether a country inn, city café, hotel garni, or boarding house with an annex — for hospitality and accommodation properties in Calau there is a specific, manageable circle of buyers. We have known and cultivated this circle for years, instead of advertising widely.
Often, leasing is the calmer path: you retain the property in Calau your portfolio, hand over operational management, and receive ongoing income. We check the concept and creditworthiness of the tenant before the contract is concluded.
If the property is vacant or no longer profitable to operate, we examine repurposing — for example, into residential space, a boarding house, or practice premises. What is Calau legally permissible under building law, we clarify before marketing.
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.
Especially in a smaller municipality like Calau, discretion is crucial. For over 30 years, Gerhard Hahn has primarily marketed off-market — without signs, without portals, without unnecessary external exposure. Gerhard Hahn also plans personal on-site appointments for Calau, around 600 km from Munich — valuation and initial consultation always take place at your premises.
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.
Owner-managed estate agency specialising in properties in Calau and the surrounding area. Offers buying and selling advice for residential properties. Personal service provided by the owner, Jens Hollmichel.
Visit websiteEstablished estate agency with a presence in Calau and the Oberspreewald-Lausitz region. Markets properties of various categories and is listed on ImmoWelt. Manages numerous properties in the town.
Visit websiteCertified property valuer and estate agent specialising in property valuation. Offers appraisals for buying and selling, inheritances, and gifts. Active in Calau and the surrounding area.
Estate agent in Calau with a listing on ImmoScout24. Markets properties in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz region. An active agent with an established presence.
Visit websiteIAD licence partner with a strong rating (4.0 stars) and over 3,000 followers. Professional property brokerage in Calau and Brandenburg. Established network with extensive experience.
Visit websiteAre you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Calau, but in the surrounding area? FREITAG® also serves the following municipalities in Brandenburg 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 Calau (Ø 1,500 €/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.
We consider the declaration of division (Teilungserklärung), service charge (Hausgeld), energy performance certificate, reserves, and target group — and structure the entire sales process for you.
We clarify the development plan, development status, and suspected contamination in advance — this prevents price reductions during negotiations.
Third-party usability, remaining term of rental agreements, and tenant creditworthiness determine the price of your commercial property. We tailor the documents precisely to these factors.
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.
We calculate how much a registered right of residence (Wohnrecht) reduces the purchase price — and whether property annuity (Immobilienverrentung) is worthwhile for you compared to a traditional sale.
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 | Brandenburg |
| District | Landkreis Oberspreewald-Lausitz |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Area | 163,49 |
| Inhabitants | 7737(01.06.2025) |
| Postcode | 03205 |
| Dialling Codes | 03541, 035435, 035439 |
| Community Key | 12066052 |
| Address of the City Administration | Platz des Friedens 10, 03205 Calau |
| Website | calau.de |
| Mayor | Marco Babenz |
Quellen: Wikipedia / Gemeindewebsite / Perplexity (accessed on 2026-05-11)
A planning and execution reference text describes the renovation of the Calau comprehensive school, including facade refurbishment and a new connecting building as an entrance hall between the existing structures. The project includes a multi-story new building within the school complex.
The city of Calau provides an up-to-date reference on its website regarding development plans, including municipal information and publications. The entry confirms ongoing municipal urban land-use planning in Calau.
The city of Calau has decided on new assessment rates for property taxes for 2025. Property tax A is set at 332 percent, property tax B at 400 percent; according to the announcement, the city does not generate additional tax revenue from the property tax reform.
The city of Calau is developing 24 building plots for single-family homes in the residential area "Am Lindengarten" near the city center. The land price for a developed plot was set at 95 euros per square meter by the city council in 2023.
On the municipal page for construction projects and concepts, a presentation of the preferred variant for the Calau station area is mentioned. This points to ongoing planning for the upgrading and redesign of the area around the station.
