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Between the decision to sell and the notary appointment in Dessau-Roßlau, 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.
A significant proportion of properties in Dessau-Roßlau change owners before an advertisement is placed. Those with a registered search profile are on the list the moment an owner commissions us. You describe once what you are looking for — location, size, budget, condition — and you will only hear from us when it truly matches.
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Over 30 years of experience as a real estate specialist
Firstly: an honest valuation of your property in Dessau-Roßlau — based on actual comparable sales, not on aspirational prices. Secondly: a clear, written marketing concept before you sign. Thirdly: personal availability of Gerhard Hahn himself — not of changing assistants.
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Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Dessau-Roßlau 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 Dessau-Roßlau, 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 Dessau-Roßlau – discreetly, without obligation, and at an appointment time that suits you.
Below you will find a clear presentation of current purchase prices, rents, and land values in Dessau-Roßlau. The data is based on publicly available statistics and valuation committee analyses — as a basis for decision-making for owners, buyers, and investors.
Current average purchase price per m² for houses in Dessau-Roßlau: 2,070 €/m²
House prices in Dessau-Roßlau 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 | 980.77 €/m² | – |
| 2016 | 1,145.24 €/m² | +16.8 % |
| 2017 | 1,309.72 €/m² | +14.4 % |
| 2018 | 1,474.19 €/m² | +12.6 % |
| 2019 | 1,638.67 €/m² | +11.2 % |
| 2020 | 1,803.15 €/m² | +10 % |
| 2021 | 1,967.62 €/m² | +9.1 % |
| 2022 | 2,132.1 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2023 | 2,101.05 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2024 | 2,070 €/m² | -1.5 % |
Current average purchase price per m² for apartments in Dessau-Roßlau: 1,950 €/m²
Apartments in Dessau-Roßlau 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 | 923.91 €/m² | – |
| 2016 | 1,078.85 €/m² | +16.8 % |
| 2017 | 1,233.79 €/m² | +14.4 % |
| 2018 | 1,388.73 €/m² | +12.6 % |
| 2019 | 1,543.68 €/m² | +11.2 % |
| 2020 | 1,698.62 €/m² | +10 % |
| 2021 | 1,853.56 €/m² | +9.1 % |
| 2022 | 2,008.5 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2023 | 1,979.25 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2024 | 1,950 €/m² | -1.5 % |
Current average rent per m² in Dessau-Roßlau: 8.00 €/m²
Rents in Dessau-Roßlau 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 | 3.79 €/m² | – |
| 2016 | 4.43 €/m² | +16.9 % |
| 2017 | 5.06 €/m² | +14.2 % |
| 2018 | 5.70 €/m² | +12.6 % |
| 2019 | 6.33 €/m² | +11.1 % |
| 2020 | 6.97 €/m² | +10.1 % |
| 2021 | 7.60 €/m² | +9 % |
| 2022 | 8.24 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2023 | 8.12 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2024 | 8.00 €/m² | -1.5 % |
Current average land value per m² in Dessau-Roßlau: 210 €/m²
The land value in Dessau-Roßlau 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 | 99.5 €/m² | – |
| 2016 | 116.18 €/m² | +16.8 % |
| 2017 | 132.87 €/m² | +14.4 % |
| 2018 | 149.56 €/m² | +12.6 % |
| 2019 | 166.24 €/m² | +11.2 % |
| 2020 | 182.93 €/m² | +10 % |
| 2021 | 199.61 €/m² | +9.1 % |
| 2022 | 216.3 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2023 | 213.15 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2024 | 210 €/m² | -1.5 % |
The property market in Dessau-Roßlau is generally stable in terms of demand. The price correction in 2023/24 was differentiated across Saxony—Dresden and Leipzig maintained their levels, while peripheral locations in the Erzgebirge and Vogtland corrected more sharply, though they continue to find reliable purchasing power at moderate valuations. Reliable employment and a functioning housing market are stabilising the level. For sellers in Dessau-Roßlau, this means a solid market position, especially for energy-refurbished existing properties. Capital investors in Dessau-Roßlau benefit from gross rental yields typically ranging from 4.1 % to 5.1 %. Anyone looking to buy a house or an apartment in Dessau-Roßlau should pay particular attention to the energy class, the state of modernisation, and the proximity to local commuter routes.
The data from recent years paints a clear picture of price movements in the Dessau-Roßlau market within Saxony-Anhalt. For detached and terraced houses in Dessau-Roßlau, the average purchase price moved from 981 €/m² in 2015 to the current 2,070 €/m² (2024)—a total change of +111.1 % over 9 years, which corresponds to an average value increase of +8.7 % p.a. The previous peak was reached in 2022 at 2,132 €/m²; since then, the market has corrected by -2.9 %—a typical pattern in many German mid-sized markets following the interest rate turnaround. Apartments in Dessau-Roßlau started at around 924 €/m² in 2015 and are now at 1,950 €/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 Dessau-Roßlau developed from 3.79 €/m² (2015) to the current 8.00 €/m²—+111.1 % 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 Dessau-Roßlau rose from 100 €/m² (2015) to the current 210 €/m² (+111.1 % in 9 years)—a key indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. Based on current values, a rented apartment in Dessau-Roßlau yields a calculated gross rental return of around 4.9 %—without taking into account vacancy, maintenance, and ancillary purchase costs. Experience shows that realistic net yields are 0.8 to 1.5 percentage points lower. With around 76,062 inhabitants, Dessau-Roßlau 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 room for negotiation. For owners in Dessau-Roßlau 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 the condition of the property. FREITAG® provides this valuation free of charge and without obligation.
Rental yield range (approx.): 4.1 – 5.1 % 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 Dessau-Roßlau compared to the median of all municipalities in Sachsen-Anhalt.
| Key figure | Dessau-Roßlau | Sachsen-Anhalt (Median) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses Ø | 2,070 €/m² | 1,325 €/m² | +56.2 % |
| Flats Ø | 1,950 €/m² | 1,260 €/m² | +54.8 % |
| Rents Ø | 8.00 €/m² | 5.90 €/m² | +35.6 % |
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Dessau-Roßlau, each including the change compared to the previous year.
| Year | Houses Avg/m² | YoY | Flats Avg/m² | YoY | Rent Avg/m² | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 981 €/m² | – | 924 €/m² | – | 3.79 €/m² | – |
| 2016 | 1,145 €/m² | +16.8 % | 1,079 €/m² | +16.8 % | 4.43 €/m² | +16.9 % |
| 2017 | 1,310 €/m² | +14.4 % | 1,234 €/m² | +14.4 % | 5.06 €/m² | +14.2 % |
| 2018 | 1,474 €/m² | +12.6 % | 1,389 €/m² | +12.6 % | 5.70 €/m² | +12.6 % |
| 2019 | 1,639 €/m² | +11.2 % | 1,544 €/m² | +11.2 % | 6.33 €/m² | +11.1 % |
| 2020 | 1,803 €/m² | +10 % | 1,699 €/m² | +10 % | 6.97 €/m² | +10.1 % |
| 2021 | 1,968 €/m² | +9.1 % | 1,854 €/m² | +9.1 % | 7.60 €/m² | +9 % |
| 2022 | 2,132 €/m² | +8.4 % | 2,009 €/m² | +8.4 % | 8.24 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2023 | 2,101 €/m² | -1.5 % | 1,979 €/m² | -1.5 % | 8.12 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2024 | 2,070 €/m² | -1.5 % | 1,950 €/m² | -1.5 % | 8.00 €/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 Dessau-Roßlau — concisely answered.
Many owners in Dessau-Roßlau are sitting on an asset that they cannot access because they do not want to give up their home. This is precisely whatProperty annuity (Immobilienverrentung) is for: The sale takes place, but the move-out does not. Depending on the model — Usufruct, Right of abode, Life annuity or Leaseback — the purchase price is paid as a lump sum, as a monthly annuity, or as a combination of both.
Security is crucial: The right of abode (Wohnrecht) is entered in the land register (Grundbuch) in the first rank, before the buyer is registered as the owner. We will calculate for your property in Dessau-Roßlau how much the usufruct (Nießbrauch) value reduces the purchase price — and whether this is more profitable compared to a traditional sale.
We approach this with an open mind. If a normal sale with a subsequent move is economically better for you, we will tell you — instead of trying to sell a property annuity (Immobilienverrentung) model that doesn't suit your needs.
For production halls, office buildings, medical centres (Ärztehäuser), and logistics areas in Dessau-Roßlau 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 Dessau-Roßlau 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.
Hospitality properties in Dessau-Roßlau are valued differently from residential properties: Key factors are turnover, contribution margin, seating capacity, kitchen technology, licences, and whether the business can function without the previous owner. We value based on the earnings approach and openly state which portions are attributable to the property, inventory, and goodwill.
Marketing is conducted discreetly. A publicly visible sales offer unsettles staff, regular customers, and suppliers in Dessau-Roßlau — therefore, we approach interested parties specifically and under a confidentiality agreement.
Whether selling, leasing, or handing over to a successor within the family: We structure the path that suits the situation of your business in Dessau-Roßlau , and accompany you until the notary or lease agreement appointment.
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.
Many property owners in Dessau-Roßlau wish to sell without neighbours, tenants, or employees finding out. Gerhard Hahn has been providing precisely this discreet approach for over 30 years. Gerhard Hahn also plans personal on-site appointments for Dessau-Roßlau, around 420 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.
Experienced estate agent in Dessau-Roßlau focusing on the letting and sale of apartments and houses. Offers personal consultation and comprehensive support for property requirements. Located in the city centre with premium service.
Visit websiteLocal estate agent in the city centre of Dessau-Roßlau. Specialising in property listings and on-site consultation. Reliable service for buyers and sellers.
Personalised property service by Romy Baumann in Dessau-Roßlau. Offers comprehensive support for buying, selling and letting. Based in the city centre with strong local knowledge.
Owner-managed estate agency by Petra Ratschke in the Dessau city centre. Specialising in property brokerage and consultation. Personal and dedicated service for local clients.
Regional estate agent with offices in Dessau-Roßlau and Zerbst/Anhalt. Connecting owners with qualified buyers through a strong network. Offering sales, valuation and marketing.
Visit websiteOwner-managed team of Sandra and Florian Kohl for Dessau-Roßlau and the surrounding area. Specialising in the letting, sale and valuation of properties and land. Personal and professional with a focus on the Anhalt region.
Visit websiteExperienced estate agents with over 25 years of expertise in Dessau-Roßlau. Offering professional marketing, refurbishment and free valuations. Strong network for achieving optimal sales prices.
Visit websiteLocal estate agent in the Dessau city centre. Offers services related to property sales and management. Reliable and established in the region.
Personal service for property and house construction in Dessau-Roßlau. Owner-managed with a focus on consultation and brokerage. Centrally located at Schloßplatz.
Company for property and building management in Dessau-Roßlau. Offers comprehensive services including management and sales. Local knowledge in the Siedlung area.
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Dessau-Roßlau, but in the surrounding area? FREITAG® also serves the following municipalities in Saxony-Anhalt 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 Dessau-Roßlau (Ø 2,070 €/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.
Minutes of the owners' meeting, maintenance reserve fund, and special rights of use are also decisive for the price. We review the documents before the first viewing appointment.
Developability, layout, development status, and land value guide are crucial. We provide a realistic valuation and specifically address suitable buyers and investors.
Office, practice, warehouse, hotel, or gastronomy — discreet marketing with a sound valuation and personal support until completion.
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.
Comparative value, intrinsic value (Sachwert) or income approach (Ertragswert): We select the appropriate method for the property and disclose the derivation, instead of just stating a number.
Contact us — we will advise you without obligation on valuation, marketing, and next steps.
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| Country | Deutschland |
| Coordinates | 51° 50′ N, 12° 15′ O |
| Federal State | Sachsen-Anhalt |
| District | Landkreis kreisfrei |
| Altitude | 59 m ü. NHN |
| Area | 245,78 |
| Inhabitants | 75402(31.03.2026) |
| Postcode | 06844 |
| Dialling Codes | 0340 |
| Community Key | 15001000 |
| Address of the City Administration | Zerbster Straße 4, 06844 Dessau-Roßlau |
| Website | dessau-rosslau.de |
Quellen: Wikipedia / Gemeindewebsite / Perplexity (accessed on 2026-05-11)
In the 2026 budget ordinance, the city mentions energy-related and general renovations, including the Roßlau secondary school. This is a concrete municipal construction and investment priority in Dessau-Roßlau.
The report describes that the number of building permits for single-family homes remains low in Dessau-Roßlau. At the same time, a clear slump can also be observed for multi-family houses, as the number of approved apartments is falling sharply.
In Dessau-Nord, a new quarter is being built in a vacant lot on Ringstraße called the "Schilli" residential quarter. According to the report, the Dessau housing cooperative is investing 25 million euros in a new building and the renovation of a residential block from the 1960s.
The portrait of Dessau-Roßlau addresses the large vacancy rate in the city's housing stock and assesses the state of the housing market. It shows the special initial situation between comparatively low rents and high vacancy rates.
The city describes its local housing and real estate policy and refers to renovation, age-appropriate conversion, new construction, and the development of residential building areas. The focus is on municipal housing construction and land offerings in Dessau-Roßlau.
In its budget for the coming years, the city of Dessau-Roßlau mentions investments of over 245 million euros. These include, among other things, subsidies to the DWG for the modernization of Antoinetten-Karree and Lohmann-Karree as well as other construction and renovation projects.
In the Biethe district, TAG Wohnen is investing around 3.6 million euros in the renovation of residential buildings in the first construction phase. The report mentions the modernization of several houses and the completion of the first phase in February 2024.
The DWG announces that it will upgrade its housing stock in Dessau-Roßlau with up to 100 million euros by 2027. The focus is on renovations and new construction projects to modernize the existing stock.
