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Over 30 years of experience as a real estate specialist
We generally market your property in Sonnen initially off-market — without a sign, without an online advertisement, without a public exposé. Only when the discreet route has been exhausted and you expressly wish it, do we move to broad marketing. This way, your privacy is preserved — from neighbours, tenants, employees, and the tax office.
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Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Sonnen 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 Sonnen, 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 Sonnen – discreetly, without obligation, and at an appointment time that suits you.
The following figures show how purchase prices, rents, and land values have developed in Sonnen. These are average values for the entire location — the location, year of construction, and condition of a specific property can deviate significantly from these.
Sonnen is the highest municipality in the Lower Bavarian district of Passau, situated in the district's northeast. Located in the Danube-Forest region of the Lower Bavarian Forest, it sits at an elevation of 700 to 900 meters. Passau is 28 km away, Hauzenberg 9 km, and the border to Upper Austria is just 8 km distant. The municipality comprises 21 parts and includes the districts of Sonnen and Oberneureuth. This unique elevated position makes it an interesting location for property buyers and owners alike.
Source for local facts: Wikipedia
Current average purchase price per m² for houses in Sonnen: 2,850 €/m²
House prices in Sonnen 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 | 1,850 €/m² | – |
| 2017 | 1,920 €/m² | +3.8 % |
| 2018 | 2,010 €/m² | +4.7 % |
| 2019 | 2,090 €/m² | +4 % |
| 2020 | 2,220 €/m² | +6.2 % |
| 2021 | 2,420 €/m² | +9 % |
| 2022 | 2,690 €/m² | +11.2 % |
| 2023 | 2,790 €/m² | +3.7 % |
| 2024 | 2,850 €/m² | +2.2 % |
Current average purchase price per m² for apartments in Sonnen: 2,650 €/m²
Apartments in Sonnen 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 | 1,700 €/m² | – |
| 2017 | 1,760 €/m² | +3.5 % |
| 2018 | 1,830 €/m² | +4 % |
| 2019 | 1,910 €/m² | +4.4 % |
| 2020 | 2,020 €/m² | +5.8 % |
| 2021 | 2,180 €/m² | +7.9 % |
| 2022 | 2,420 €/m² | +11 % |
| 2023 | 2,520 €/m² | +4.1 % |
| 2024 | 2,650 €/m² | +5.2 % |
Current average rent per m² in Sonnen: 8.90 €/m²
Rents in Sonnen 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 | 5.90 €/m² | – |
| 2017 | 6.05 €/m² | +2.5 % |
| 2018 | 6.20 €/m² | +2.5 % |
| 2019 | 6.35 €/m² | +2.4 % |
| 2020 | 6.55 €/m² | +3.1 % |
| 2021 | 6.85 €/m² | +4.6 % |
| 2022 | 7.25 €/m² | +5.8 % |
| 2023 | 7.80 €/m² | +7.6 % |
| 2024 | 8.90 €/m² | +14.1 % |
Current average land value per m² in Sonnen: 165 €/m²
The land value in Sonnen 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 | 78 €/m² | – |
| 2017 | 82 €/m² | +5.1 % |
| 2018 | 88 €/m² | +7.3 % |
| 2019 | 94 €/m² | +6.8 % |
| 2020 | 102 €/m² | +8.5 % |
| 2021 | 118 €/m² | +15.7 % |
| 2022 | 142 €/m² | +20.3 % |
| 2023 | 156 €/m² | +9.9 % |
| 2024 | 165 €/m² | +5.8 % |
The real estate market in Sonnen can be classified as generally small but stable. For buyers, this results in an environment with limited supply and a moderate, though recently clearly increased, price base. In the 'buy a house in Sonnen' segment, demand is primarily focused on detached houses and well-maintained existing properties, while larger properties or those requiring extensive modernisation may have longer marketing periods. In the 'buy an apartment in Sonnen' segment, the market is even thinner, which limits comparability and places greater focus on individual properties. In tendency, Sonnen is more of a buyer's market with selective advantages for sellers in good locations, well-maintained properties, and energy-efficient conditions. Demand is driven by owner-occupiers, regional commuters, and occasionally by investors who focus on solid lettability and low entry prices. For investors, the attractiveness is primarily given when the purchase price and achievable rent are in a balanced ratio. The rough gross rental yield range is currently mostly around 3.5% to 4.8%, depending on the condition of the property, micro-location, and degree of modernisation. Overall, property prices in Sonnen point to a market with limited but reliable demand and a cautiously positive trend.
Anyone wishing to soundly classify the market in Sonnen within the Bavarian market, with its strong ties to Munich, should take a look at the multi-year price development. For detached and terraced houses in Sonnen, the average purchase price moved from 1,850 €/m² in 2016 to the current 2,850 €/m² (2024) — a total change of +54.1% over 8 years, which corresponds to an average value increase of +5.6% p.a. Condominiums in Sonnen started in 2016 at around 1,700 €/m² and are now at 2,650 €/m² (+55.9% over 8 years, Ø +5.7% p.a.). This makes them suitable as an entry into home ownership or as an investment with a manageable ticket size. The average net cold rent in Sonnen developed from 5.90 €/m² (2016) to the current 8.90 €/m² — +50.8% over 8 years or Ø +5.3% p.a. For landlords, the continuous rent increase ensures a predictable adjustment to inflation and operating costs. The standard land value in Sonnen rose from 78 €/m² (2016) to the current 165 €/m² (+111.5% in 8 years) — an essential indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. Based on current values, a rented condominium in Sonnen yields a calculated gross rental return of around 4.0% — without taking into account vacancy, maintenance, and ancillary purchase costs. Experience shows that realistic net returns are 0.8 to 1.5 percentage points lower. With around 1,500 inhabitants, Sonnen forms a manageable market size — which means: well-prepared properties priced in line with the market are usually sold quickly, while overpriced offers remain on the market longer and lose room for negotiation. For owners in Sonnen 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.): 3.5 – 4.8 % 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 Sonnen compared to the median of all municipalities in Bayern.
| Key figure | Sonnen | Bayern (Median) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses Ø | 2,850 €/m² | 3,650 €/m² | -21.9 % |
| Flats Ø | 2,650 €/m² | 3,850 €/m² | -31.2 % |
| Rents Ø | 8.90 €/m² | 9.80 €/m² | -9.2 % |
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Sonnen, each including the change compared to the previous year.
| Year | Houses Avg/m² | YoY | Flats Avg/m² | YoY | Rent Avg/m² | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,850 €/m² | – | 1,700 €/m² | – | 5.90 €/m² | – |
| 2017 | 1,920 €/m² | +3.8 % | 1,760 €/m² | +3.5 % | 6.05 €/m² | +2.5 % |
| 2018 | 2,010 €/m² | +4.7 % | 1,830 €/m² | +4 % | 6.20 €/m² | +2.5 % |
| 2019 | 2,090 €/m² | +4 % | 1,910 €/m² | +4.4 % | 6.35 €/m² | +2.4 % |
| 2020 | 2,220 €/m² | +6.2 % | 2,020 €/m² | +5.8 % | 6.55 €/m² | +3.1 % |
| 2021 | 2,420 €/m² | +9 % | 2,180 €/m² | +7.9 % | 6.85 €/m² | +4.6 % |
| 2022 | 2,690 €/m² | +11.2 % | 2,420 €/m² | +11 % | 7.25 €/m² | +5.8 % |
| 2023 | 2,790 €/m² | +3.7 % | 2,520 €/m² | +4.1 % | 7.80 €/m² | +7.6 % |
| 2024 | 2,850 €/m² | +2.2 % | 2,650 €/m² | +5.2 % | 8.90 €/m² | +14.1 % |
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 Sonnen — concisely answered.
For owners in Sonnen 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 Sonnen 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 Sonnen, free of charge, which model suits their life situation, and obtain offers from selected investors and foundations.
For production halls, office buildings, medical centres (Ärztehäuser), and logistics areas in Sonnen 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 Sonnen 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.
Owners of hotels and restaurants in Sonnen who wish to sell their hospitality property or lease it want, will find FREITAG® to be a partner for the Horeca sector. We broker everything from traditional guesthouses and cafés to hotels and boarding houses to investors and successors who understand the industry.
Selling a hotel in Sonnen without business interruption is a complex task: We assist with valuation, discreet exposé creation, and approaching suitable buyer groups — for ongoing operations as well as for properties with conversion potential.
Alternatively, we lease: solvent tenants with industry experience, checking of creditworthiness and concept, long-term predictable lease income. For every hospitality property in Sonnen the right strategy.
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.
For Sonnen, 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 Sonnen 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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These locations are within a price band of ±10% around the current average house price per square metre of Sonnen (Ø 2,850 €/m²) — ideal for an honest market comparison and alternative location assessments.
Sonnen 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.
Whether rented or vacant: We assess which buyer group is realistic for your flat, and consistently align the exposé, price, and approach accordingly.
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.
Valuation based on the income approach (Ertragswert), review of rental agreements, and targeted approach to portfolio holders and family offices — without public advertising.
Professional market placement, well-considered tenant selection, and legally sound documents for a smooth letting of your flat.
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.
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.
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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In the BayernPortal, the service for land use plans and development plans is described for Sonnen. It states that municipalities use development plans to control urban development and order and to set binding regulations for construction.
The municipality of Sonnen clarifies on its urban land-use planning page that development plans and land use plans control the structural and other use of land in Sonnen. The page also refers to the municipal address in Sonnen, thereby confirming the local connection.
