⌀ Value growth in Helfenberg: +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 Helfenberg.
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Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Helfenberg 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.
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Market data as of: May 2026·updated every 12 months
Market data for Helfenberg 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.
Brief overview: Helfenberg is an attractive 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 object itself but also the surrounding area in a compelling way. This includes, among other things, infrastructure, residential location, transport links, local amenities, leisure value, and the general development of the Helfenberg location. Real estate agents in Helfenberg with over 15 years of experience. Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg, we support owners with sales, rentals, and 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 Helfenberg: 2,587 €/m²
House prices in Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg: 2,772.5 €/m²
Apartments in Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg: 109.6 €/m²
The land value in Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg 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 keeps Helfenberg interesting 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, Helfenberg is attractive primarily due to the combination of a manageable entry price, stable rents, and good lettability. Apartments in good condition with functional floor plans, in particular, can usually be let quickly. The gross rental yield range is currently mostly between 3.0% and 4.2% gross, depending on the quality of the property, 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 Helfenberg points to a market with moderate growth, solid demand, and limited downside risk. Anyone observing the price per square metre in Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg real estate market has specifically developed within the Austrian market. For detached and terraced houses in Helfenberg, 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 Helfenberg started at around 1,598 €/m² in 2016 and are at 2,772 €/m² today (+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 in Helfenberg rose from 68 €/m² (2015) to the current 110 €/m² (+61.2% in 9 years) — an essential indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. With around 1,005 inhabitants, Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg considering a sale or rental, 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.
Helfenberg compared to Oberösterreich
Current market values in Helfenberg compared to the median of all municipalities in Oberösterreich.
Key figure
Helfenberg
Oberösterreich (Median)
Difference
Houses Ø
2,587 €/m²
2,587 €/m²
0 %
Flats Ø
2,773 €/m²
2,773 €/m²
0 %
Price development in Helfenberg — last 10 years
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Helfenberg, 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 Helfenberg
Frequently asked questions about buying, selling, financing, and living in Helfenberg — concisely answered.
📍 Location & Situation of Helfenberg
Helfenberg is located in the district of Rohrbach, federal state Oberösterreich auf rund 567 m above sea level and is considered around 1,005 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.
Helfenberg has approximately 1,005 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.
Helfenberg belongs to the federal state Oberösterreich, district Rohrbach, postcode 4184. 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.
Josef Hinterberger is currently in office. The official municipal website is www.helfenberg.at. Further information can be found in the Wikipedia article on Helfenberg (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helfenberg). 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 Helfenberg and the Surrounding Area
Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg, 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 Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg, 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 Helfenberg
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 Rohrbach.
The average marketing period in a municipality like Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg
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 Helfenberg, 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 Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg, 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 Helfenberg
Sell your property in Helfenberg and continue to live in it.
For owners in Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg, 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 Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg is suitable for a Sale & Lease-Back and obtain transparent offers — without obligation and without hidden costs.
Inn, café or guesthouse in Helfenberg hand over to good hands.
Hospitality properties in Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg — 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 Helfenberg , and accompany you until the notary or lease agreement appointment.
Managing Director of FREITAG® Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
As an appraiser and real estate agent with over 30 years of experience, Gerhard Hahn knows both sides of the market: reliable valuation and the actual willingness of buyers to pay. For owners, heirs, and capital investors, he translates this into a concrete sales or letting strategy.
Why for Helfenberg
Especially in a smaller municipality like Helfenberg, discretion is crucial. For over 30 years, Gerhard Hahn has primarily marketed off-market — without signs, without portals, without unnecessary external exposure. Personal appointments in Helfenberg are an integral part of every mandate for Gerhard Hahn — no remote diagnosis, no templates.
The best real estate agents in Helfenberg 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
Helfenberger Immobilien GmbH & Co KG
Rohrbacher Straße 6, 4184 Helfenberg
Local real estate agency in Helfenberg, specialising in the sale and management of properties in the Rohrbach region. As an owner-managed company based directly in Helfenberg, it assists clients with residential properties in the surrounding area. Commercial register number FN 230448 w.
2
PRO Estate GmbH
Estate agent with listings for apartments for sale in Helfenberg and the surrounding area, active on Immowelt. Manages property sales in Rohrbach and specifically postcode 4184. Local focus on Upper Austria.
3
Immo Kain GmbH
Scharitzerstraße 1a, 4020 Linz
Property management and estate agency active in Helfenberg and Rohrbach, as listed in local business directories. Offers services for residential properties in Upper Austria. Branch office in Linz with a regional presence.
RE/MAX Select is an established real estate agency focusing on the sale and brokerage of residential properties in Upper Austria. Johannes Starrermayr is the personal local contact for Helfenberg and the surrounding area. The agency provides expert advice on prices and market values in the Rohrbach region.
s REAL is an estate agent offering residential properties such as small apartments in Helfenberg and the surrounding area. The company brokers properties with views of nature in the Rohrbach region. Contact +43 (5) 0100 - 42840 for personal advice.
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Helfenberg, 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 Helfenberg
These locations are within a price band of ±10% around the current average house price per square metre of Helfenberg (Ø 2,587 €/m²) — ideal for an honest market comparison and alternative location assessments.
Helfenberg 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 Helfenberg
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.
Sell a plot of land in Helfenberg
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 Helfenberg
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 Helfenberg
Let a flat in Helfenberg
Professional market placement, well-considered tenant selection, and legally sound documents for a smooth letting of your flat.
Letting a house in Helfenberg
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 Helfenberg
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 Helfenberg
Understandable valuation as a basis for sale or letting — carried out by certified experts with regional market knowledge.
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