⌀ Value growth in Hallstatt: +7.79 %Calculated as the average of the last 10 years based on publicly available market statistics and the evaluations of the Expert Committee (Gutachterausschuss) for Hallstatt.
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Real estate agent in Hallstatt with over 15 years of experience
Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt, 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 Hallstatt. 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: Hallstatt is an attractive location for owners, buyers, and tenants, as 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 its surroundings in a compelling way. This includes infrastructure, residential location, transport links, local amenities, leisure value, and the general development of the Hallstatt area.
Real estate agents in Hallstatt with over 15 years of experience
Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt, we support owners with sales, lettings, and property valuations.
Houses Ø/m²
2,587 €
Apartments Ø/m²
2,772.5 €
Standard land value Ø/m²
109.6 €
House purchase price development
Current average purchase price per m² for houses in Hallstatt: 2,587 €/m²
House prices in Hallstatt 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
1,464.5 €/m²
–
2017
1,544.5 €/m²
+5.5 %
2018
1,543.5 €/m²
-0.1 %
2019
1,632.5 €/m²
+5.8 %
2020
1,823 €/m²
+11.7 %
2021
2,353 €/m²
+29.1 %
2022
2,685 €/m²
+14.1 %
2023
2,623 €/m²
-2.3 %
2024
2,587 €/m²
-1.4 %
Apartment purchase price development
Current average purchase price per m² for apartments in Hallstatt: 2,772.5 €/m²
Apartments in Hallstatt 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
1,598 €/m²
–
2017
1,709.5 €/m²
+7 %
2018
1,861.5 €/m²
+8.9 %
2019
1,931.5 €/m²
+3.8 %
2020
2,048 €/m²
+6 %
2021
2,443 €/m²
+19.3 %
2022
2,594 €/m²
+6.2 %
2023
2,528.5 €/m²
-2.5 %
2024
2,772.5 €/m²
+9.6 %
Land values & Plot prices
Current average land value per m² in Hallstatt: 109.6 €/m²
The land value in Hallstatt 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
68 €/m²
–
2016
56.9 €/m²
-16.3 %
2017
59.7 €/m²
+4.9 %
2018
65.3 €/m²
+9.4 %
2019
66.8 €/m²
+2.3 %
2020
73 €/m²
+9.3 %
2021
77.7 €/m²
+6.4 %
2022
93.8 €/m²
+20.7 %
2023
99.7 €/m²
+6.3 %
2024
109.6 €/m²
+9.9 %
Market analysis & Classification
The real estate market in Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt an interesting option 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 surges are likely behind us for the time being. For capital investors, Hallstatt 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 gross rental yield range is currently generally between 3.0% and 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 real estate prices in Hallstatt points to a market with moderate growth, solid demand, and limited downside risk. Those monitoring the price per square metre in Hallstatt 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
Anyone wishing to soundly classify the market in Hallstatt within the Austrian market should take a look at the multi-year price development. For detached and terraced houses in Hallstatt, the average purchase price moved from 1,464 €/m² in 2016 to the current 2,587 €/m² (2024) — a total change of +76.6% over 8 years, which corresponds to an average value increase of +7.4% p.a. The previous peak was reached in 2022 at 2,685 €/m²; since then, the market has corrected by -3.6% — a typical pattern in many medium-sized German markets following the interest rate turnaround. Condominiums in Hallstatt started at around 1,598 €/m² in 2016 and are now at 2,772 €/m² (+73.5% over 8 years, Ø +7.1% p.a.). This makes them suitable as an entry point into property ownership or as a capital investment with a manageable ticket size. The standard land value (Bodenrichtwert) in Hallstatt rose from 68 €/m² (2015) to the current 110 €/m² (+61.2% in 9 years) — a key indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. With around 778 inhabitants, Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt 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 condition. 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.
Hallstatt compared to Oberösterreich
Current market values in Hallstatt compared to the median of all municipalities in Oberösterreich.
Key figure
Hallstatt
Oberösterreich (Median)
Difference
Houses Ø
2,587 €/m²
2,587 €/m²
0 %
Flats Ø
2,773 €/m²
2,773 €/m²
0 %
Price development in Hallstatt — last 10 years
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Hallstatt, each including the change compared to the previous year.
Year
Houses Avg/m²
YoY
Flats Avg/m²
YoY
2016
1,465 €/m²
–
1,598 €/m²
–
2017
1,545 €/m²
+5.5 %
1,710 €/m²
+7 %
2018
1,544 €/m²
-0.1 %
1,862 €/m²
+8.9 %
2019
1,633 €/m²
+5.8 %
1,932 €/m²
+3.8 %
2020
1,823 €/m²
+11.7 %
2,048 €/m²
+6 %
2021
2,353 €/m²
+29.1 %
2,443 €/m²
+19.3 %
2022
2,685 €/m²
+14.1 %
2,594 €/m²
+6.2 %
2023
2,623 €/m²
-2.3 %
2,529 €/m²
-2.5 %
2024
2,587 €/m²
-1.4 %
2,773 €/m²
+9.6 %
Source: FREITAG® Immobilien's own market research based on publicly available statistics and expert committee evaluations.
FAQ about real estate in Hallstatt
Frequently asked questions about buying, selling, financing, and living in Hallstatt — concisely answered.
📍 Location & Situation of Hallstatt
Hallstatt is located in the district of Gmunden, federal state Oberösterreich auf rund 508 m above sea level and is considered around 778 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.
Hallstatt has approximately 778 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.
Hallstatt belongs to the federal state Oberösterreich, district Gmunden, postcode 4830. 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.
Further information can be found in the Wikipedia article on Hallstatt (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallstatt). 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 Hallstatt and the Surrounding Area
Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt, 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 Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt, 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 Hallstatt
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 Gmunden.
The average marketing period in a municipality like Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt
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 Hallstatt, 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 Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt, 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 Hallstatt
Sell your property in Hallstatt and continue to live in it.
For owners in Hallstatt who wish to sell their property and continue to live in it, FREITAG® offers the classic property annuity (Immobilienverrentung) — via usufruct (Nießbrauch), Right of residence, Leaseback or Life annuity. You release the capital tied up in your house or condominium in Hallstatt and secure a right of residence registered in the land registry.
The model that is particularly in demand is Usufruct: You remain the economic owner, are in the first rank in the land registry, and can even rent out the property if needed. An owner-occupancy termination is contractually excluded for all four models.
Whether it's care costs, gifts to heirs, or a noticeably higher pension: We will check for owners in Hallstatt, free of charge, which model suits their life situation, and obtain offers from selected investors and foundations.
Sell commercial property and lease back: Sale & Lease-Back
Entrepreneurs in Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt is suitable for a Sale & Lease-Back and obtain transparent offers — without obligation and without hidden costs.
Business succession in the hospitality industry: Properties in Hallstatt.
Whether a country inn, city café, hotel garni, or boarding house with an annex — for hospitality and accommodation properties in Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt 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 Hallstatt legally permissible under building law, we clarify before marketing.
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 Hallstatt
For Hallstatt, Gerhard Hahn draws on a network of pre-registered capital investors, family offices, and owner-occupiers that has grown over 30 years — many of whom have a specific search profile in the surrounding area. Personal appointments in Hallstatt are an integral part of every mandate for Gerhard Hahn — no remote diagnosis, no templates.
The best real estate agents in Hallstatt 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
Engel & Völkers Salzburg
Getreidegasse 31, 5020 Salzburg
Tel. +43 662 843 289
Team: Alexander Huber
Specialising in property sales on Lake Hallstatt in the Ausseerland region, including lakeside properties, farmhouses, and villas. Successful marketing in the picturesque Hallstatt region through local market knowledge. Your partner for high-quality properties in Upper Austria.
Your estate agent in the Salzkammergut with a focus on Bad Goisern, near Hallstatt. Providing support for the purchase and sale of houses and apartments, including valuations, brochures, and honest advice. Specialising in the entire Salzkammergut, including the Hallstatt region.
Active with property listings in 4830 Hallstatt, specialising in the purchase and rental of residential properties. Offering unique marketing tools to achieve the best sale price in the region. Free consultation for properties on Lake Hallstatt.
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Hallstatt, but in the surrounding area? FREITAG® also serves the following municipalities in Upper Austria with local market knowledge, current purchase prices, and personal advice:
You can find the complete market overview with all municipalities in Upper Austria on the Overview page Upper Austria.
Comparable price range
Municipalities with a similar price level to Hallstatt
These locations are within a price band of ±10% around the current average house price per square metre of Hallstatt (Ø 2,587 €/m²) — ideal for an honest market comparison and alternative location assessments.
Hallstatt 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:
From measurements and the energy performance certificate to buyer selection: We fully prepare your house before it goes on the market — and conduct negotiations up to notarisation.
Sell an apartment in Hallstatt
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.
Sell a plot of land in Hallstatt
We clarify the development plan, development status, and suspected contamination in advance — this prevents price reductions during negotiations.
Sell a commercial property in Hallstatt
Valuation based on the income approach (Ertragswert), review of rental agreements, and targeted approach to portfolio holders and family offices — without public advertising.
Letting & Property Annuity
Letting property in Hallstatt
Let a flat in Hallstatt
Credit checks, self-disclosure forms, handover protocols, and a clear tenancy agreement — we handle the entire letting process, including viewings.
Letting a house in Hallstatt
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 Hallstatt
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.
Property Valuation in Hallstatt
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.
Personal Consultation
Would you like to sell or let your property in Hallstatt?
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