Municipality & Town Hall
The municipal website states that the "Forsthausareal" development area was handed over to a development agency by contract in 2016. This shows a concrete municipal development step for a construction area in Lichtenwald.
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Market data for Lichtenwald 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.
Current average purchase price per m² for houses in Lichtenwald: 4,650 €/m²
House prices in Lichtenwald 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 | 2,850 €/m² | – |
| 2017 | 3,050 €/m² | +7 % |
| 2018 | 3,280 €/m² | +7.5 % |
| 2019 | 3,520 €/m² | +7.3 % |
| 2020 | 3,790 €/m² | +7.7 % |
| 2021 | 4,120 €/m² | +8.7 % |
| 2022 | 4,420 €/m² | +7.3 % |
| 2023 | 4,300 €/m² | -2.7 % |
| 2024 | 4,250 €/m² | -1.2 % |
| 2025 | 4,520 €/m² | +6.4 % |
| 2026 | 4,650 €/m² | +2.9 % |
Current average purchase price per m² for apartments in Lichtenwald: 4,150 €/m²
Apartments in Lichtenwald 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 | 2,650 €/m² | – |
| 2017 | 2,820 €/m² | +6.4 % |
| 2018 | 3,000 €/m² | +6.4 % |
| 2019 | 3,220 €/m² | +7.3 % |
| 2020 | 3,470 €/m² | +7.8 % |
| 2021 | 3,760 €/m² | +8.4 % |
| 2022 | 4,020 €/m² | +6.9 % |
| 2023 | 3,980 €/m² | -1 % |
| 2024 | 3,920 €/m² | -1.5 % |
| 2025 | 4,080 €/m² | +4.1 % |
| 2026 | 4,150 €/m² | +1.7 % |
Current average rent per m² in Lichtenwald: 11.80 €/m²
Rents in Lichtenwald 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8.20 €/m² | – |
| 2017 | 8.50 €/m² | +3.7 % |
| 2018 | 8.85 €/m² | +4.1 % |
| 2019 | 9.20 €/m² | +4 % |
| 2020 | 9.55 €/m² | +3.8 % |
| 2021 | 9.95 €/m² | +4.2 % |
| 2022 | 10.45 €/m² | +5 % |
| 2023 | 10.85 €/m² | +3.8 % |
| 2024 | 11.10 €/m² | +2.3 % |
| 2025 | 11.45 €/m² | +3.2 % |
| 2026 | 11.80 €/m² | +3.1 % |
Current average land value per m² in Lichtenwald: 520 €/m²
The land value in Lichtenwald 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 260 €/m² | – |
| 2017 | 285 €/m² | +9.6 % |
| 2018 | 315 €/m² | +10.5 % |
| 2019 | 350 €/m² | +11.1 % |
| 2020 | 390 €/m² | +11.4 % |
| 2021 | 440 €/m² | +12.8 % |
| 2022 | 500 €/m² | +13.6 % |
| 2023 | 515 €/m² | +3 % |
| 2024 | 505 €/m² | -1.9 % |
| 2025 | 515 €/m² | +2 % |
| 2026 | 520 €/m² | +1 % |
The real estate market in Lichtenwald can be classified as a stable market with a rather limited supply. On the buyer side, demand is primarily driven by owner-occupiers looking for a quiet residential environment within the catchment area of Stuttgart. At the same time, the limited number of available properties and the high quality of life ensure that sellers in good locations continue to have a solid negotiating position. As a result, the market is neither a clear buyer's market nor a distinct seller's market, but rather a balanced market with a slight tendency in favour of sellers for well-maintained detached houses and modern apartments. For capital investors, Lichtenwald remains interesting if long-term lettability and value retention are the priority. Rental yields are moderate compared to larger cities, but typically range from 2.6% to 3.6% gross, depending on the condition of the property, micro-location, and purchase price. Demand can remain stable, especially for apartments with solid fittings and an efficient floor plan. For houses, the yield is usually lower, but the potential for value stability and owner-occupier demand is higher. Overall, the property prices in Lichtenwald, the limited new construction activity, and the proximity to economically strong labour markets point to a long-term robust location.
Anyone wishing to make a well-founded assessment of the market in Lichtenwald, within the Baden-Württemberg market and close to Stuttgart and the Lake Constance region, should take a look at the multi-year price development. For detached and terraced houses in Lichtenwald, the average purchase price moved from 2,850 €/m² in 2016 to the current 4,650 €/m² (2026) — a total change of +63.2% over 10 years, which corresponds to an average value increase of +5.0% p.a. Condominiums in Lichtenwald started at around 2,650 €/m² in 2016 and are now at 4,150 €/m² (+56.6% over 10 years, Ø +4.6% 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 Lichtenwald developed from 8.20 €/m² (2016) to the current 11.80 €/m² — +43.9% over 10 years or Ø +3.7% p.a. For landlords, the continuous rent increase ensures a predictable adjustment to inflation and operating costs. The standard land value (Bodenrichtwert) in Lichtenwald rose from 260 €/m² (2016) to the current 520 €/m² (+100.0% in 10 years) — an essential indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. Based on current values, a rented condominium in Lichtenwald yields a calculated gross rental yield of around 3.4% — without taking into account vacancies, maintenance, and ancillary purchase costs. Experience shows that realistic net yields are 0.8 to 1.5 percentage points lower. With around 8,000 inhabitants, Lichtenwald forms a comparatively tight market segment — which means: well-priced, well-prepared properties are usually sold or let quickly, while overpriced offers remain on the market longer and lose negotiating leverage. For owners in Lichtenwald who are 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.): 2.6 – 3.6 % 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 Lichtenwald compared to the median of all municipalities in Baden-Württemberg.
| Key figure | Lichtenwald | Baden-Württemberg (Median) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses Ø | 4,650 €/m² | 3,850 €/m² | +20.8 % |
| Flats Ø | 4,150 €/m² | 3,760 €/m² | +10.4 % |
| Rents Ø | 11.80 €/m² | 10.80 €/m² | +9.3 % |
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Lichtenwald, each including the change compared to the previous year.
| Year | Houses Avg/m² | YoY | Flats Avg/m² | YoY | Rent Avg/m² | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3,050 €/m² | – | 2,820 €/m² | – | 8.50 €/m² | – |
| 2018 | 3,280 €/m² | +7.5 % | 3,000 €/m² | +6.4 % | 8.85 €/m² | +4.1 % |
| 2019 | 3,520 €/m² | +7.3 % | 3,220 €/m² | +7.3 % | 9.20 €/m² | +4 % |
| 2020 | 3,790 €/m² | +7.7 % | 3,470 €/m² | +7.8 % | 9.55 €/m² | +3.8 % |
| 2021 | 4,120 €/m² | +8.7 % | 3,760 €/m² | +8.4 % | 9.95 €/m² | +4.2 % |
| 2022 | 4,420 €/m² | +7.3 % | 4,020 €/m² | +6.9 % | 10.45 €/m² | +5 % |
| 2023 | 4,300 €/m² | -2.7 % | 3,980 €/m² | -1 % | 10.85 €/m² | +3.8 % |
| 2024 | 4,250 €/m² | -1.2 % | 3,920 €/m² | -1.5 % | 11.10 €/m² | +2.3 % |
| 2025 | 4,520 €/m² | +6.4 % | 4,080 €/m² | +4.1 % | 11.45 €/m² | +3.2 % |
| 2026 | 4,650 €/m² | +2.9 % | 4,150 €/m² | +1.7 % | 11.80 €/m² | +3.1 % |
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 Lichtenwald — concisely answered.
Property annuity (Immobilienverrentung) in Lichtenwald 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 Lichtenwald. 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 Lichtenwald.
For production halls, office buildings, medical centres (Ärztehäuser), and logistics areas in Lichtenwald 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 Lichtenwald 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.
Whether a country inn, city café, hotel garni, or boarding house with an annex — for hospitality and accommodation properties in Lichtenwald 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 Lichtenwald 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 Lichtenwald 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.
For Lichtenwald, 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 Lichtenwald are an integral part of every mandate for Gerhard Hahn — no remote diagnosis, no templates.
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.
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Visit websiteThe Heid expert office specialises in property valuations and offers free consultations for owners in Lichtenwald (Württemberg) and the surrounding area. With an experienced team, they assist with the precise valuation of residential properties. Their area of operation covers the entire regional market.
Visit websiteScheck Immobilien is an established estate agent based in Weilheim an der Teck, specialising in the purchase and sale of residential properties in the districts of Göppingen and Esslingen, including Lichtenwald. They offer fair commission rates of 2.38% and use decades of experience to ensure transparent transactions. As a 100% local agent, they are your personal contact for properties in Göppingen and Esslingen.
Visit websiteAndreas Nesch of Nesch Immobilienconsulting is a highly-rated estate agent (5.0 stars) who brokers and advises on properties in Lichtenwald. The focus is on the sale and letting of residential properties in the Esslingen district. He can be contacted online via ImmoScout24 for reliable and professional services.
Joachim Brudermüller-Reimann is an experienced estate agent active in Lichtenwald via ImmoScout24, specialising in residential property brokerage. His focus is on the local market in the Esslingen district, with an emphasis on expert advice. He is one of 166 agents listed for Lichtenwald.
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Lichtenwald, but in the surrounding area? FREITAG® also serves the following municipalities in Baden-Württemberg 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 Lichtenwald (Ø 4,650 €/m²) — ideal for an honest market comparison and alternative location assessments.
Lichtenwald 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.
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.
Sell and stay living in your home: We compare the four common models based on your situation and clearly state the disadvantages as well as the advantages.
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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The municipal website states that the "Forsthausareal" development area was handed over to a development agency by contract in 2016. This shows a concrete municipal development step for a construction area in Lichtenwald.
The municipality of Lichtenwald offers a service for the inspection of and information regarding development plans. This is a relevant component for those interested in building, property owners, and investors in the municipality.
The municipality of Lichtenwald provides information on digitally accessible development plans and a citizen GIS. This facilitates the inspection of planning documents for local construction and real estate issues.
In Lichtenwald, a development plan was adopted for a small construction area on the western outskirts of Hegenlohe. According to the report, around ten detached houses could be built there; the area is to be developed and adapted to the existing buildings.
Lichtenwald published a statute on the levying of property tax in the form of an assessment rate statute. This is relevant for property owners and the local real estate location, because municipal assessment rates directly influence the tax burden.
The municipality of Lichtenwald published the announcement for the development plan "Thomashardt Ost - 2nd Amendment". The process concerns the planning law development in the town and is an official basis for further construction projects.
The municipality of Lichtenwald made the development plan "Town Hall & Surroundings" publicly known. The topic is directly linked to urban development in the municipal center.
The municipal council in Lichtenwald has adopted a development plan for the area near the town hall and along the main street in Thomashardt. The goal is moderate densification with additional living space, while noise-intensive commercial activity is excluded.