⌀ Value growth in Schwertberg: +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 Schwertberg.
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Between the decision to sell and the notary appointment in Schwertberg, 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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Real estate agent in Schwertberg with over 15 years of experience
Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg, 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 Schwertberg – discreetly, without obligation, and at an appointment time that suits you.
Market data as of: May 2026·updated every 12 months
Market data for Schwertberg 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: Schwertberg 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, connectivity, local amenities, leisure value, and the general development of the Schwertberg location. Real estate agents in Schwertberg with over 15 years of experience. Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg, we support owners with sales, lettings, 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 Schwertberg: 2,587 €/m²
House prices in Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg: 2,772.5 €/m²
Apartments in Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg: 109.6 €/m²
The land value in Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg attractive for owner-occupiers who value quiet living and good regional connectivity. On the seller's side, sustained demand points to a solid market position, even if the sharpest price jumps are likely behind us for now. For investors, Schwertberg is particularly attractive 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 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 wealth-oriented buyers. Overall, the development of real estate prices in Schwertberg points to a market with moderate growth, solid demand, and limited downside risk. Those monitoring the price per square metre in Schwertberg 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 recent years shows how the Schwertberg real estate market has developed specifically within the Austrian market. For detached and terraced houses in Schwertberg, the average purchase price moved from 1,464 €/m² in 2016 to currently 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 German-speaking mid-sized markets following the interest rate turnaround. Condominiums in Schwertberg 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 home ownership or as an investment with a manageable ticket size. The standard land value in Schwertberg rose from 68 €/m² (2015) to currently 110 €/m² (+61.2% in 9 years) — an essential indicator of the structural quality of the location and local demand for building land. With around 5,365 inhabitants, Schwertberg forms a limited but continuous transaction volume — 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 Schwertberg 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.
Schwertberg compared to Oberösterreich
Current market values in Schwertberg compared to the median of all municipalities in Oberösterreich.
Key figure
Schwertberg
Oberösterreich (Median)
Difference
Houses Ø
2,587 €/m²
2,587 €/m²
0 %
Flats Ø
2,773 €/m²
2,773 €/m²
0 %
Price development in Schwertberg — last 10 years
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Schwertberg, 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 Schwertberg
Frequently asked questions about buying, selling, financing, and living in Schwertberg — concisely answered.
📍 Location & Situation of Schwertberg
Schwertberg is located in the district of Perg, federal state Oberösterreich auf rund 268 m above sea level and is considered around 5,365 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.
Schwertberg has approximately 5,365 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.
Schwertberg belongs to the federal state Oberösterreich, district Perg, postcode 4311. 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 Schwertberg (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwertberg). 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 Schwertberg and the Surrounding Area
Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg, 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 Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg, 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 Schwertberg
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 Perg.
The average marketing period in a municipality like Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg
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 Schwertberg, 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 Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg, 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 Schwertberg
Life annuity (Leibrente), usufruct (Nießbrauch) or leaseback: Property annuity (Immobilienverrentung) in Schwertberg.
Property annuity (Immobilienverrentung) in Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg. 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 Schwertberg.
Liquidity from business property in Schwertberg — Location remains.
For many businesses, capital is tied up in Schwertberg in their own property instead of in operational business. Sale & Lease-Back solves this: sale to an investor, simultaneously a long-term lease agreement that secures usage. Business operations, address, and workforce remain where they are.
A lot changes in the balance sheet — the property leaves the fixed assets, depreciation becomes rental expense. Whether this is advantageous for your company depends on the legal form, financing structure, and tax starting position; therefore, we calculate this together with your tax advisor before anything is signed.
Crucial for the achievable price are the lease agreement term, creditworthiness, and third-party usability (Drittverwendungsfähigkeit) of the property in Schwertberg. We structure these points so that the sales proceeds and the subsequent rental burden are in a reasonable relationship.
Inn, café or guesthouse in Schwertberg hand over to good hands.
Hospitality properties in Schwertberg 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 Schwertberg — 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 Schwertberg , and accompany you until the notary or lease agreement appointment.
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.
Why for Schwertberg
Gerhard Hahn knows the price structures, location qualities, and buyer demographics in Schwertberg from over three decades of personal brokerage experience. Personal appointments in Schwertberg are an integral part of every mandate for Gerhard Hahn — no remote diagnosis, no templates.
The best real estate agents in Schwertberg 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
Sieber Immobilien & Beteiligungs GmbH
Schacherbergstraße 2, 4311 Schwertberg
Established real estate agent in Schwertberg focusing on residential properties and project development. The company is registered in the commercial register and possesses extensive local market knowledge in the region.
2
Penz Immobilien GmbH
Active real estate agent in Schwertberg specializing in high-quality residential properties and architectural homes. The company markets properties in the Schwertberg and Linz region.
Part of the international RE/MAX network with a local presence in Schwertberg. Offers comprehensive real estate services for the purchase, sale, and rental of residential properties.
Real estate trustee registered in the WKO directory in Schwertberg with a focus on project management and property maintenance. A local provider with an established market position.
5
Ludwig Engel GmbH & Co KG
Registered real estate trustee in Schwertberg with many years of experience in real estate brokerage. The company is listed in the WKO directory as a local provider.
6
Praher Real GmbH
Registered as a real estate trustee in the WKO directory in Schwertberg. The company operates locally and offers real estate services in the region.
Real estate agent in the region
Also of interest near Schwertberg
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Schwertberg, 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 Schwertberg
These locations are within a price band of ±10% around the current average house price per square metre of Schwertberg (Ø 2,587 €/m²) — ideal for an honest market comparison and alternative location assessments.
Schwertberg 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:
Plot layout, building fabric, maintenance backlog, and neighbourhood determine the price. We objectively assess these points and align the marketing accordingly.
Sell an apartment in Schwertberg
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 Schwertberg
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 Schwertberg
Office, practice, warehouse, hotel, or gastronomy — discreet marketing with a sound valuation and personal support until completion.
Letting & Property Annuity
Letting property in Schwertberg
Let a flat in Schwertberg
Credit checks, self-disclosure forms, handover protocols, and a clear tenancy agreement — we handle the entire letting process, including viewings.
Letting a house in Schwertberg
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.
Property Annuity (Immobilienverrentung) in Schwertberg
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.
Property Valuation in Schwertberg
Understandable valuation as a basis for sale or letting — carried out by certified experts with regional market knowledge.
Personal Consultation
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