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⌀ Value growth in Sankt Jakob im Walde: +8.83 %Calculated as the average of the last 10 years based on publicly available market statistics and the evaluations of the Expert Committee (Gutachterausschuss) for Sankt Jakob im Walde.
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FREITAG® Immobilien in Sankt Jakob im Walde — for a successful sale of your property
Between the decision to sell and the notary appointment in Sankt Jakob im Walde, 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.
Over 15 years of experience in the Munich surrounding area
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Personally by Gerhard Hahn · FREITAG® Immobilien GmbH
Over 30 years of experience as a real estate specialist
Every interested party we introduce to you for your property in Sankt Jakob im Walde has been pre-checked for creditworthiness, financing status, and seriousness. This way, we avoid viewing tourism and appointments with buyers who cannot complete the purchase anyway. Your time is too valuable for 'just looking'.
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Over 15 years of experience in Bavaria & surrounding areas
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Real estate agent in Sankt Jakob im Walde with over 15 years of experience
Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde, 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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You don't have to come to us: For a personal consultation or a property valuation, your real estate agent will, of course, come to you in Sankt Jakob im Walde – discreetly, without obligation, and at an appointment time that suits you.
Market data as of: May 2026·updated every 12 months
Market data for Sankt Jakob im Walde 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: Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde location. Real estate agents in Sankt Jakob im Walde with over 15 years of experience. Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde, we support owners with sales, lettings, and valuations.
Houses Ø/m²
2,180 €
Apartments Ø/m²
1,826.5 €
Standard land value Ø/m²
65.3 €
House purchase price development
Current average purchase price per m² for houses in Sankt Jakob im Walde: 2,180 €/m²
House prices in Sankt Jakob im Walde 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
1,155 €/m²
–
2017
1,181.5 €/m²
+2.3 %
2018
1,266 €/m²
+7.2 %
2019
1,312 €/m²
+3.6 %
2020
1,383 €/m²
+5.4 %
2021
1,905 €/m²
+37.7 %
2022
2,170 €/m²
+13.9 %
2023
2,171 €/m²
+0 %
2024
2,180 €/m²
+0.4 %
Apartment purchase price development
Current average purchase price per m² for apartments in Sankt Jakob im Walde: 1,826.5 €/m²
Apartments in Sankt Jakob im Walde 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
1,219 €/m²
–
2017
1,311.5 €/m²
+7.6 %
2018
1,354.5 €/m²
+3.3 %
2019
1,442 €/m²
+6.5 %
2020
1,573 €/m²
+9.1 %
2021
1,779 €/m²
+13.1 %
2022
1,887.5 €/m²
+6.1 %
2023
1,832 €/m²
-2.9 %
2024
1,826.5 €/m²
-0.3 %
Land values & Plot prices
Current average land value per m² in Sankt Jakob im Walde: 65.3 €/m²
The land value in Sankt Jakob im Walde 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
49.6 €/m²
–
2016
42.7 €/m²
-13.9 %
2017
45.4 €/m²
+6.3 %
2018
46.6 €/m²
+2.6 %
2019
47.5 €/m²
+1.9 %
2020
49.5 €/m²
+4.2 %
2021
54.3 €/m²
+9.7 %
2022
59.7 €/m²
+9.9 %
2023
63.1 €/m²
+5.7 %
2024
65.3 €/m²
+3.5 %
Market analysis & Classification
The real estate market in Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 investors, Sankt Jakob im Walde is attractive primarily due to the combination of manageable entry prices, stable rents, and good lettability. Apartments in good condition with functional floor plans can generally be let quickly. The rough gross rental yield range is currently usually between 3.0% and 4.2%, depending on the quality of the property, location, and purchase price level. Houses often achieve lower yields but are interesting for long-term owner-occupiers and wealth-oriented buyers. Overall, the development of property prices in Sankt Jakob im Walde points to a market with moderate growth, solid demand, and limited downside risk. Anyone monitoring the price per square metre in Sankt Jakob im Walde 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
The data from recent years paints a clear picture of price movements in Sankt Jakob im Walde within the Austrian market. For detached and terraced houses in Sankt Jakob im Walde, the average purchase price moved from 1,155 €/m² in 2016 to the current 2,180 €/m² (2024) — a total change of +88.7% over 8 years, which corresponds to an average value increase of +8.3% p.a. Condominiums in Sankt Jakob im Walde started at around 1,219 €/m² in 2016 and are now at 1,826 €/m² (+49.8% over 8 years, Ø +5.2% p.a.). This makes them suitable as an entry point into home ownership or as an investment with a manageable ticket size. The land value in Sankt Jakob im Walde rose from 50 €/m² (2015) to the current 65 €/m² (+31.7% in 9 years) — an essential indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. The available market data indicates a rough gross rental yield range for Sankt Jakob im Walde of 3.0% to 4.2% — depending on the condition of the property, micro-location, and occupancy status. For owners in Sankt Jakob im Walde considering a sale or letting, an individual, data-based valuation is the most important first step — it replaces estimates from online calculators, which cannot reflect micro-location, energy efficiency, and the fabric of the property. FREITAG® provides this valuation free of charge and without obligation.
Rental yield range (approx.): 3 – 4.2 % gross.
These market data are regularly updated and reviewed at least every 12 months based on current statistics and expert committee data.
Sankt Jakob im Walde compared to Steiermark
Current market values in Sankt Jakob im Walde compared to the median of all municipalities in Steiermark.
Key figure
Sankt Jakob im Walde
Steiermark (Median)
Difference
Houses Ø
2,180 €/m²
2,180 €/m²
0 %
Flats Ø
1,827 €/m²
1,827 €/m²
0 %
Price development in Sankt Jakob im Walde — last 10 years
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Sankt Jakob im Walde, each including the change compared to the previous year.
Year
Houses Avg/m²
YoY
Flats Avg/m²
YoY
2016
1,155 €/m²
–
1,219 €/m²
–
2017
1,182 €/m²
+2.3 %
1,312 €/m²
+7.6 %
2018
1,266 €/m²
+7.2 %
1,355 €/m²
+3.3 %
2019
1,312 €/m²
+3.6 %
1,442 €/m²
+6.5 %
2020
1,383 €/m²
+5.4 %
1,573 €/m²
+9.1 %
2021
1,905 €/m²
+37.7 %
1,779 €/m²
+13.1 %
2022
2,170 €/m²
+13.9 %
1,888 €/m²
+6.1 %
2023
2,171 €/m²
+0 %
1,832 €/m²
-2.9 %
2024
2,180 €/m²
+0.4 %
1,827 €/m²
-0.3 %
Source: FREITAG® Immobilien's own market research based on publicly available statistics and expert committee evaluations.
FAQ about real estate in Sankt Jakob im Walde
Frequently asked questions about buying, selling, financing, and living in Sankt Jakob im Walde — concisely answered.
📍 Location & Situation of Sankt Jakob im Walde
Sankt Jakob im Walde is located in the district of Hartberg-Fürstenfeld, federal state Steiermark and is considered a manageable population. 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.
Sankt Jakob im Walde is a smaller municipality. 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.
Sankt Jakob im Walde belongs to the federal state Steiermark, district Hartberg-Fürstenfeld. 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sankt_Jakob_im_Walde). 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde and the Surrounding Area
Sankt Jakob im Walde can be classified as a lokaler 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde, 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde, 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde
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 Hartberg-Fürstenfeld.
The average marketing period in a municipality like Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde
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 Sankt Jakob im Walde, 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde, 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde
Sell your property in Sankt Jakob im Walde and continue to live in it.
For owners in Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde, 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde is suitable for a Sale & Lease-Back and obtain transparent offers — without obligation and without hidden costs.
Inn, café or guesthouse in Sankt Jakob im Walde hand over to good hands.
Hospitality properties in Sankt Jakob im Walde 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde — 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 Sankt Jakob im Walde , and accompany you until the notary or lease agreement appointment.
Management · Your contact person for Sankt Jakob im Walde
Gerhard Hahn
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 Sankt Jakob im Walde
Buyers and sellers in Sankt Jakob im Walde benefit from negotiation experience spanning over 30 years: Gerhard Hahn conducts discussions to close deals, not just to list properties. Personal appointments in Sankt Jakob im Walde are an integral part of every mandate for Gerhard Hahn — no remote diagnosis, no templates.
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Sankt Jakob im Walde, but in the surrounding area? FREITAG® also serves the following municipalities in Styria with local market knowledge, current purchase prices, and personal advice:
You can find the complete market overview with all municipalities in Styria on the Overview page Styria.
Comparable price range
Municipalities with a similar price level to Sankt Jakob im Walde
These locations are within a price band of ±10% around the current average house price per square metre of Sankt Jakob im Walde (Ø 2,180 €/m²) — ideal for an honest market comparison and alternative location assessments.
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 Sankt Jakob im Walde
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 Sankt Jakob im Walde
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 Sankt Jakob im Walde
Office, practice, warehouse, hotel, or gastronomy — discreet marketing with a sound valuation and personal support until completion.
Letting & Property Annuity
Letting property in Sankt Jakob im Walde
Let a flat in Sankt Jakob im Walde
The right rental price determines whether a property stands vacant or has long-term tenants. We set it at a market-appropriate level and pre-filter interested parties, instead of holding mass viewings.
Letting a house in Sankt Jakob im Walde
Detached houses, semi-detached houses, or terraced houses appeal to different target groups — we ensure the appropriate presentation and solvent tenants.
Property Annuity (Immobilienverrentung) in Sankt Jakob im Walde
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 Sankt Jakob im Walde
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 Sankt Jakob im Walde?
Contact us — we will advise you without obligation on valuation, marketing, and next steps.