⌀ Value growth in Dorfgastein: +6.83 %Calculated as the average of the last 10 years based on publicly available market statistics and the evaluations of the Expert Committee (Gutachterausschuss) for Dorfgastein.
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Real estate agent in Dorfgastein with over 15 years of experience
Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Dorfgastein 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 Dorfgastein, 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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Market data as of: May 2026·updated every 12 months
The following figures show how purchase prices, rents, and land values have developed in Dorfgastein. These are average values for the entire location — the location, year of construction, and condition of a specific property can deviate significantly from these.
Brief overview: Dorfgastein is an interesting location for owners, buyers, and tenants because the municipality benefits from its location, accessibility, and quality of life. When marketing a property, it is important to present not only the property itself but also the surrounding area in a compelling way. This includes, among other things, infrastructure, residential location, connectivity, local amenities, leisure value, and the general development of the Dorfgastein location. Real estate agents in Dorfgastein with over 15 years of experience. Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Dorfgastein expects more than just the publication of an advertisement. A realistic valuation, a suitable marketing strategy, high-quality documentation, professional communication with prospective buyers, and secure contract processing are crucial. This is exactly where we come in. As real estate agents in Dorfgastein, we support owners with sales, lettings, and valuations.
Houses Ø/m²
4,215 €
Apartments Ø/m²
4,236 €
Standard land value Ø/m²
327 €
House purchase price development
Current average purchase price per m² for houses in Dorfgastein: 4,215 €/m²
House prices in Dorfgastein 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
2016
2,574.5 €/m²
–
2017
2,831 €/m²
+10 %
2018
2,831.5 €/m²
+0 %
2019
2,990 €/m²
+5.6 %
2020
3,356.5 €/m²
+12.3 %
2021
4,064.5 €/m²
+21.1 %
2022
4,792.5 €/m²
+17.9 %
2023
4,743 €/m²
-1 %
2024
4,215 €/m²
-11.1 %
Apartment purchase price development
Current average purchase price per m² for apartments in Dorfgastein: 4,236 €/m²
Apartments in Dorfgastein 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
2016
2,586.5 €/m²
–
2017
2,643 €/m²
+2.2 %
2018
2,891.5 €/m²
+9.4 %
2019
3,101.5 €/m²
+7.3 %
2020
3,319 €/m²
+7 %
2021
3,871.5 €/m²
+16.6 %
2022
4,246 €/m²
+9.7 %
2023
4,186.5 €/m²
-1.4 %
2024
4,236 €/m²
+1.2 %
Land values & Plot prices
Current average land value per m² in Dorfgastein: 327 €/m²
The land value in Dorfgastein 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
174.1 €/m²
–
2016
190.1 €/m²
+9.2 %
2017
213.2 €/m²
+12.2 %
2018
236.4 €/m²
+10.9 %
2019
236.5 €/m²
+0 %
2020
246.4 €/m²
+4.2 %
2021
289.4 €/m²
+17.5 %
2022
309.7 €/m²
+7 %
2023
349.5 €/m²
+12.9 %
2024
327 €/m²
-6.4 %
Market analysis & Classification
The real estate market in Dorfgastein 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 Dorfgastein interesting for owner-occupiers who value quiet living and good regional connectivity. On the seller 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, Dorfgastein is attractive primarily due to the combination of manageable entry prices, stable rents, and good lettability. In particular, apartments in good condition with functional floor plans can usually be let quickly. The rough gross rental yield range is currently mostly between 3.0% and 4.2%, 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 real estate prices in Dorfgastein points to a market with moderate growth, solid demand, and limited downside risk. Anyone monitoring the price per square metre in Dorfgastein will recognise a phase of consolidation following the strong increases of previous years, without any noticeable decline in the attractiveness of the location.
Data analysis: Price development & yield
A closer look at the last few years shows how the Dorfgastein real estate market has specifically developed within the Austrian market. For single-family and terraced houses in Dorfgastein, the average purchase price moved from 2,574 €/m² in 2016 to the current 4,215 €/m² (2024) — a total change of +63.7% over 8 years, which corresponds to an average value increase of +6.4% p.a. The previous peak was reached in 2022 at 4,792 €/m²; since then, the market has corrected by -12.1% — a typical pattern in many mid-sized German markets following the interest rate turnaround. Condominiums in Dorfgastein started at around 2,586 €/m² in 2016 and are at 4,236 €/m² today (+63.8% over 8 years, Ø +6.4% p.a.). This makes them suitable as an entry point into home ownership or as a capital investment with a manageable ticket size. The land value (Bodenrichtwert) in Dorfgastein rose from 174 €/m² (2015) to the current 327 €/m² (+87.8% in 9 years) — a key indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. With around 1,614 inhabitants, Dorfgastein 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 Dorfgastein considering a sale or letting, an individual, data-based valuation is the most important first step — it replaces estimates from online calculators that cannot account for micro-location, energy efficiency, and property substance. FREITAG® provides this valuation free of charge and without obligation.
These market data are regularly updated and reviewed at least every 12 months based on current statistics and expert committee data.
Dorfgastein compared to Salzburg
Current market values in Dorfgastein compared to the median of all municipalities in Salzburg.
Key figure
Dorfgastein
Salzburg (Median)
Difference
Houses Ø
4,215 €/m²
4,215 €/m²
0 %
Flats Ø
4,236 €/m²
4,236 €/m²
0 %
Price development in Dorfgastein — last 10 years
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Dorfgastein, each including the change compared to the previous year.
Year
Houses Avg/m²
YoY
Flats Avg/m²
YoY
2016
2,575 €/m²
–
2,587 €/m²
–
2017
2,831 €/m²
+10 %
2,643 €/m²
+2.2 %
2018
2,832 €/m²
+0 %
2,892 €/m²
+9.4 %
2019
2,990 €/m²
+5.6 %
3,102 €/m²
+7.3 %
2020
3,357 €/m²
+12.3 %
3,319 €/m²
+7 %
2021
4,065 €/m²
+21.1 %
3,872 €/m²
+16.6 %
2022
4,793 €/m²
+17.9 %
4,246 €/m²
+9.7 %
2023
4,743 €/m²
-1 %
4,187 €/m²
-1.4 %
2024
4,215 €/m²
-11.1 %
4,236 €/m²
+1.2 %
Source: FREITAG® Immobilien's own market research based on publicly available statistics and expert committee evaluations.
FAQ about real estate in Dorfgastein
Frequently asked questions about buying, selling, financing, and living in Dorfgastein — concisely answered.
📍 Location & Situation of Dorfgastein
Dorfgastein is located in the district of St. Johann im Pongau, federal state Salzburg auf rund 812 m above sea level and is considered around 1,614 inhabitants. Precisely these factors are crucial for the real estate market: regional integration, accessibility, topography and local supply offerings shape demand, price structure, and long-term value development.
Dorfgastein has approximately 1,614 inhabitants. Population dynamics are a key early indicator for real estate demand: Growing municipalities typically see stable to rising prices, while shrinking municipalities need to be analysed more carefully — location, property quality, and demand segment then become particularly important.
Dorfgastein belongs to the federal state Salzburg, district St. Johann im Pongau, postcode 5632. This administrative allocation is relevant, among other things, for the land registry, building authority, tax authority, as well as for the regional market comparisons that we use when valuing your property.
Rudolf Trauner is currently in office. The official municipal website is www.dorfgastein.at. Further information can be found in the Wikipedia article on Dorfgastein (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorfgastein). For legally binding information on building regulations, zoning plans, and property data, the municipal administration is the right first point of contact.
🏘️ Real Estate Market in Dorfgastein and the Surrounding Area
Dorfgastein can be classified as a kleinerer submarket. Supply is limited, which, with intact demand, tends to ensure stable prices. A blanket statement about "price per square metre" is regularly insufficient in a municipality of this size — micro-location, property quality, year of construction, and energy class of the specific property are decisive.
For Dorfgastein, there are no comprehensive, official transaction prices available at the municipal level, such as those available for German municipalities via the expert committee system. In Austria, Statistik Austria provides average prices at district and federal state level — these indicate the direction, but do not replace an object-specific valuation.A reliable price indication for a specific property in Dorfgastein only emerges from comparable properties, location, and condition.
Statistik Austria shows predominantly rising average prices for condominiums and houses over recent years, with a significant flattening in 2023/24. In rural municipalities like Dorfgastein, development generally follows the trend of the surrounding district or federal state with a time lag.
These structural data provide a good overview of economic vitality and rental potential — however, they do not replace an assessment of the specific property.
🏡 Buying & Selling in Dorfgastein
In Austria, the process includes: offer/purchase offer, drafting of the purchase agreement by a lawyer or notary, fiduciary handling, entry in the land register, and settlement of land transfer tax and registration fee with the tax office for fees and transaction taxes. It usually takes 6 – 12 weeks from contract signing to ownership registration.
Customary documents include: current land register extract, site plan/cadastral plan, building plans and building permit, energy certificate according to OIB-RL 6, for apartment ownership the apartment ownership agreement and utility value report, operating cost statements, house rules, and evidence of renovations.
Customary methods include comparative value, asset value, and income value methods according to LBG (Property Valuation Act). Key factors are location, land area, year of construction, energy status, fittings and fixtures, and current purchase price collections for St. Johann im Pongau.
The average marketing period in a municipality like Dorfgastein is 3 – 6 months — from the start of the commission to notarisation. Properties priced appropriately for the market and with good energy efficiency often sell faster, while those in need of renovation or priced too high sell significantly slower. In addition, there are 4 – 8 weeks for the legal processing until the transfer of ownership.
💰 Financing, Taxes & Additional Costs in Austria
The additional purchase costs amount to in Austria approximately 9 – 11 % of the purchase price: 3.5 % property transfer tax, 1.1 % land registry fee, approx. 1 – 3 % notary fees/contract drafter, and possibly 3 % + 20 % VAT estate agent commission (since the 'Bestellerprinzip' (client-pays-principle) 2023, usually paid by the client). The exact amount in Dorfgastein depends on the purchase price, the specific contract design, and possibly the real estate agent's commission. A complete cost breakdown should be definitively available before signing the contract.
In Austria, since the KIM-V, banks usually require at least 20% equity plus ancillary costs, a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 90%, and a debt service ratio below 40%. Housing subsidies from the federal states can reduce the required equity.
Classic options are annuity loans with fixed or variable interest rates through Austrian banks (Erste, Raiffeisen, Bank Austria, Bawag), supplemented by building society loans and housing subsidies from the respective federal state.
When selling private real estate in Austria, real estate income tax (ImmoESt) of 30% on the capital gain is generally incurred. Primary residence exemption (continuously occupied for at least 2 years or 5 out of 10 years) and builder's exemption may apply. Individual advice from a tax advisor or Steuerberater is recommended before any sale.
🔑 Rental, Yield & Value Development in Dorfgastein
In Austria, many old buildings are subject to the standard value or category rent system according to the MRG, while new buildings and condominiums usually have free rent. Fixed-term leases are common, with a legally prescribed fixed-term discount of 25%.
The gross rental yield in many Austrian municipalities is around 3 – 5% depending on location and property quality, often lower in Vienna and Salzburg, and sometimes higher in peripheral areas and secondary cities. For a specific property in Dorfgastein, the achievable gross yield depends on location, condition, tenant structure, and acquisition price — a reliable yield forecast can only be made after an individual property analysis.
Smaller communities like Dorfgastein are particularly suitable as an investment if the local demand is structurally sound (commuter location, tourist location, good transport links) and the property has solid rental potential. In peripheral locations, attention must be paid to resale liquidity and deferred maintenance — both quickly relativise nominally higher gross rental yields.
The Austrian residential real estate market has cooled down significantly after the interest rate turnaround and KIM-V. For Dorfgastein, a market phase with stable to moderately rising prices is likely in the medium term, provided that regional demand remains intact. Reliable forecasts at the municipal level are not possible in a reputable manner — a property-specific assessment is always the better approach.
Property Annuity (Immobilienverrentung) & Usufruct in Dorfgastein
Release capital in Dorfgastein — lifelong right of residence included.
Many owners in Dorfgastein 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 Dorfgastein 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.
Liquidity from business property in Dorfgastein — Location remains.
For many businesses, capital is tied up in Dorfgastein in their own property instead of in operational business. Sale & Lease-Back solves this: sale to an investor, simultaneously a long-term lease agreement that secures usage. Business operations, address, and workforce remain where they are.
A lot changes in the balance sheet — the property leaves the fixed assets, depreciation becomes rental expense. Whether this is advantageous for your company depends on the legal form, financing structure, and tax starting position; therefore, we calculate this together with your tax advisor before anything is signed.
Crucial for the achievable price are the lease agreement term, creditworthiness, and third-party usability (Drittverwendungsfähigkeit) of the property in Dorfgastein. We structure these points so that the sales proceeds and the subsequent rental burden are in a reasonable relationship.
Owners of hotels and restaurants in Dorfgastein 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 Dorfgastein 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 Dorfgastein the right strategy.
Managing Director of FREITAG® Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
Gerhard Hahn has been appraising and brokering real estate in Bavaria and Southern Germany for more than three decades. His focus is on properties that are not publicly advertised, and on constellations where multiple owners need to find a common solution.
Why for Dorfgastein
Buyers and sellers in Dorfgastein benefit from negotiation experience spanning over 30 years: Gerhard Hahn conducts discussions to close deals, not just to list properties. Personal appointments in Dorfgastein are an integral part of every mandate for Gerhard Hahn — no remote diagnosis, no templates.
The best real estate agents in Dorfgastein according to ChatGPT
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.
1
Ferstl Immobilien
Anton-von-Ferstl-Straße 14, 5020 Salzburg
Tel. +43 662 844484
Team: Roland Ferstl, Eva Ferstl
Ferstl Immobilien brokers apartments, houses, and plots of land in Dorfgastein and the Salzburg region. They offer elegant rental properties, condominiums, and exclusive villas in the ski region. Specialising in bespoke properties in Salzburg and the surrounding area.
SAGE Immobilien offers subsidised apartments for rent in Dorfgastein, such as 3- and 4-room apartments. They are active in Sankt Johann im Pongau and specialise in rental and purchase properties in the region. The Team Sage Immobilien manages local property listings.
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Dorfgastein, but in the surrounding area? FREITAG® also serves the following municipalities in Salzburg with local market knowledge, current purchase prices, and personal advice:
You can find the complete market overview with all municipalities in Salzburg on the Overview page Salzburg.
Comparable price range
Municipalities with a similar price level to Dorfgastein
These locations are within a price band of ±10% around the current average house price per square metre of Dorfgastein (Ø 4,215 €/m²) — ideal for an honest market comparison and alternative location assessments.
Dorfgastein is located in a border region — many of our clients compare locations across countries. These municipalities in neighbouring countries offer similar location qualities and are often the closest alternative:
Plot layout, building fabric, maintenance backlog, and neighbourhood determine the price. We objectively assess these points and align the marketing accordingly.
Sell an apartment in Dorfgastein
Whether rented or vacant: We assess which buyer group is realistic for your flat, and consistently align the exposé, price, and approach accordingly.
Sell a plot of land in Dorfgastein
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.
Sell a commercial property in Dorfgastein
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.
Letting & Property Annuity
Letting property in Dorfgastein
Let a flat in Dorfgastein
Professional market placement, well-considered tenant selection, and legally sound documents for a smooth letting of your flat.
Letting a house in Dorfgastein
For houses, tenant quality matters more than the final price point. We select tenants who will look after the property long-term.
Property Annuity (Immobilienverrentung) in Dorfgastein
Right of residence (Wohnrecht), leaseback, life annuity (Leibrente), or usufruct (Nießbrauch) — we examine the most suitable option for you and advise on opportunities and framework conditions.
Property Valuation in Dorfgastein
For inheritance disputes, divorce, banks or sales — a reliable valuation that stands up to scrutiny from third parties.
Personal Consultation
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