⌀ Value growth in Rastenfeld: +9.89 %Calculated as the average of the last 10 years based on publicly available market statistics and the evaluations of the Expert Committee (Gutachterausschuss) for Rastenfeld.
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Between the decision to sell and the notary appointment in Rastenfeld, 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.
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You receive a fixed schedule: valuation, documents, exposé, buyer approach, viewings, negotiation, notary. Each step with clear responsibility and realistic timelines. This way, every owner in Rastenfeld knows at all times where we stand — and what comes next.
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Real estate agent in Rastenfeld with over 15 years of experience
Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld, 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 Rastenfeld. 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: Rastenfeld 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 infrastructure, residential location, transport links, local amenities, leisure value, and the general development of the Rastenfeld location.
Real estate agents in Rastenfeld with over 15 years of experience
Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld, we support owners with sales, lettings, and valuations.
Houses Ø/m²
2,376.5 €
Apartments Ø/m²
2,124.5 €
Standard land value Ø/m²
82.5 €
House purchase price development
Current average purchase price per m² for houses in Rastenfeld: 2,376.5 €/m²
House prices in Rastenfeld 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
1,191 €/m²
–
2017
1,300 €/m²
+9.2 %
2018
1,338.5 €/m²
+3 %
2019
1,406 €/m²
+5 %
2020
1,489 €/m²
+5.9 %
2021
2,185.5 €/m²
+46.8 %
2022
2,484.5 €/m²
+13.7 %
2023
2,397.5 €/m²
-3.5 %
2024
2,376.5 €/m²
-0.9 %
Apartment purchase price development
Current average purchase price per m² for apartments in Rastenfeld: 2,124.5 €/m²
Apartments in Rastenfeld 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
1,264 €/m²
–
2017
1,478.5 €/m²
+17 %
2018
1,477 €/m²
-0.1 %
2019
1,597.5 €/m²
+8.2 %
2020
1,679.5 €/m²
+5.1 %
2021
1,910.5 €/m²
+13.8 %
2022
2,170 €/m²
+13.6 %
2023
2,081 €/m²
-4.1 %
2024
2,124.5 €/m²
+2.1 %
Land values & Plot prices
Current average land value per m² in Rastenfeld: 82.5 €/m²
The land value in Rastenfeld 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
64.9 €/m²
–
2016
55.7 €/m²
-14.2 %
2017
58.9 €/m²
+5.7 %
2018
62.5 €/m²
+6.1 %
2019
60.9 €/m²
-2.6 %
2020
62.4 €/m²
+2.5 %
2021
69.2 €/m²
+10.9 %
2022
76 €/m²
+9.8 %
2023
80.3 €/m²
+5.7 %
2024
82.5 €/m²
+2.7 %
Market analysis & Classification
The real estate market in Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld attractive 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, Rastenfeld 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 can generally be let quickly. The gross rental yield range is currently usually around 3.0% to 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 asset-oriented buyers. Overall, the development of real estate prices in Rastenfeld points to a market with moderate growth, solid demand, and limited downside risk. Anyone observing the price per square metre in Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld within the Austrian market should take a look at the multi-year price development. For detached and terraced houses in Rastenfeld, the average purchase price moved from 1,191 €/m² in 2016 to the current 2,376 €/m² (2024) — a total change of +99.5% over 8 years, which corresponds to an average value increase of +9.0% p.a. The previous peak was reached in 2022 at 2,484 €/m²; since then, the market has corrected by -4.3% — a typical pattern in many medium-sized markets after the interest rate turnaround. Condominiums in Rastenfeld started at around 1,264 €/m² in 2016 and are now at 2,124 €/m² (+68.1% over 8 years, Ø +6.7% p.a.). They are therefore often suitable as an entry point into home ownership or as a capital investment with a manageable ticket size. The standard land value in Rastenfeld rose from 65 €/m² (2015) to the current 82 €/m² (+27.1% in 9 years) — an essential indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. With around 1,551 inhabitants, Rastenfeld forms a limited but continuous transaction volume — which means that well-prepared properties priced in line with the market are generally sold quickly, while overpriced offers remain on the market longer and lose room for negotiation. For owners in Rastenfeld 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 the 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.
Rastenfeld compared to Niederösterreich
Current market values in Rastenfeld compared to the median of all municipalities in Niederösterreich.
Key figure
Rastenfeld
Niederösterreich (Median)
Difference
Houses Ø
2,377 €/m²
2,377 €/m²
0 %
Flats Ø
2,125 €/m²
2,125 €/m²
0 %
Price development in Rastenfeld — last 10 years
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Rastenfeld, each including the change compared to the previous year.
Year
Houses Avg/m²
YoY
Flats Avg/m²
YoY
2016
1,191 €/m²
–
1,264 €/m²
–
2017
1,300 €/m²
+9.2 %
1,479 €/m²
+17 %
2018
1,339 €/m²
+3 %
1,477 €/m²
-0.1 %
2019
1,406 €/m²
+5 %
1,598 €/m²
+8.2 %
2020
1,489 €/m²
+5.9 %
1,680 €/m²
+5.1 %
2021
2,186 €/m²
+46.8 %
1,911 €/m²
+13.8 %
2022
2,485 €/m²
+13.7 %
2,170 €/m²
+13.6 %
2023
2,398 €/m²
-3.5 %
2,081 €/m²
-4.1 %
2024
2,377 €/m²
-0.9 %
2,125 €/m²
+2.1 %
Source: FREITAG® Immobilien's own market research based on publicly available statistics and expert committee evaluations.
FAQ about real estate in Rastenfeld
Frequently asked questions about buying, selling, financing, and living in Rastenfeld — concisely answered.
📍 Location & Situation of Rastenfeld
Rastenfeld is located in the district of Krems, federal state Niederösterreich auf rund 579 m above sea level and is considered around 1,551 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.
Rastenfeld has approximately 1,551 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.
Rastenfeld belongs to the federal state Niederösterreich, district Krems, postcode 3532. 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.
Gerhard Wandl is currently in office. The official municipal website is https://www.rastenfeld.at. Further information can be found in the Wikipedia article on Rastenfeld (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rastenfeld). 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 Rastenfeld and the Surrounding Area
Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld, 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 Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld, 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 Rastenfeld
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 Krems.
The average marketing period in a municipality like Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld
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 Rastenfeld, 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 Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld, 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 Rastenfeld
Sell your property in Rastenfeld and continue to live in it.
For owners in Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld, 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 Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld.
Whether a country inn, city café, hotel garni, or boarding house with an annex — for hospitality and accommodation properties in Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld 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 Rastenfeld legally permissible under building law, we clarify before marketing.
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 Rastenfeld
Gerhard Hahn knows the price structures, location qualities, and buyer demographics in Rastenfeld from over three decades of personal brokerage experience. Personal appointments in Rastenfeld are an integral part of every mandate for Gerhard Hahn — no remote diagnosis, no templates.
The best real estate agents in Rastenfeld 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
Waldviertel Immobilien Vermittlung
Landstraße 26, 3910 Zwettl, Niederösterreich
Tel. +43 2822 52681
Team: Ferdinand Schönfelder, Martin Stangl, Stefan Schönfelder, Mathias Rausch, Bettina Schönfelder, Kerstin Hübsch
Specialist for the regional property market in the Waldviertel with headquarters in Zwettl. Offers comprehensive services ranging from property searches and sales to valuations and property management. The team is well-connected within the local market in the Rastenfeld region.
Team: Andreas Kuttenberger, Maximilian Hieke, Sonja Pirker
Supra-regional estate agent with a focus on Lower Austria, Vienna and Burgenland. Serves the Krems and Zwettl regions with experienced agents and provides professional brokerage services for residential properties.
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Rastenfeld, but in the surrounding area? FREITAG® also serves the following municipalities in Lower Austria with local market knowledge, current purchase prices, and personal advice:
You can find the complete market overview with all municipalities in Lower Austria on the Overview page Lower Austria.
Comparable price range
Municipalities with a similar price level to Rastenfeld
These locations are within a price band of ±10% around the current average house price per square metre of Rastenfeld (Ø 2,376.5 €/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.
Sell an apartment in Rastenfeld
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 Rastenfeld
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 Rastenfeld
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 Rastenfeld
Let a flat in Rastenfeld
Professional market placement, well-considered tenant selection, and legally sound documents for a smooth letting of your flat.
Letting a house in Rastenfeld
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 Rastenfeld
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 Rastenfeld
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 Rastenfeld?
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