⌀ Value growth in Wernstein am Inn: +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 Wernstein am Inn.
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Real estate agent in Wernstein am Inn with over 15 years of experience
Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Wernstein am Inn 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.
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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 Wernstein am Inn. 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: Wernstein am Inn 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, among other things, infrastructure, residential location, transport links, local amenities, leisure value, and the general development of the Wernstein am Inn location. Real estate agents in Wernstein am Inn with over 15 years of experience. Anyone looking for an experienced real estate agent in Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn, 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 Wernstein am Inn: 2,587 €/m²
House prices in Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn: 2,772.5 €/m²
Apartments in Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn: 109.6 €/m²
The land value in Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn 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 capital investors, Wernstein am Inn 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 wealth-oriented buyers. Overall, the development of property prices in Wernstein am Inn points to a market with moderate growth, solid demand, and limited downside risk. Anyone observing the price per square metre in Wernstein am Inn 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 the last few years shows how the Wernstein am Inn real estate market has developed specifically within the Austrian market. For detached and terraced houses in Wernstein am Inn, the average purchase price moved from 1,464 €/m² in 2016 to the current 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 medium-sized markets following the interest rate turnaround. Condominiums in Wernstein am Inn started at around 1,598 €/m² in 2016 and are now at 2,772 €/m² (+73.5% over 8 years, Ø +7.1% p.a.). This makes them suitable as an entry into property ownership or as a capital investment with a manageable ticket size. The land value in Wernstein am Inn rose from 68 €/m² (2015) to the current 110 €/m² (+61.2% in 9 years) — an essential indicator of the structural location quality and local demand for building land. With around 1,566 inhabitants, Wernstein am Inn 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 negotiating room. For owners in Wernstein am Inn 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.
Wernstein am Inn compared to Oberösterreich
Current market values in Wernstein am Inn compared to the median of all municipalities in Oberösterreich.
Key figure
Wernstein am Inn
Oberösterreich (Median)
Difference
Houses Ø
2,587 €/m²
2,587 €/m²
0 %
Flats Ø
2,773 €/m²
2,773 €/m²
0 %
Price development in Wernstein am Inn — last 10 years
Annual average values for purchase prices (houses & flats) and rents in Wernstein am Inn, 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 Wernstein am Inn
Frequently asked questions about buying, selling, financing, and living in Wernstein am Inn — concisely answered.
📍 Location & Situation of Wernstein am Inn
Wernstein am Inn is located in the district of Schärding, federal state Oberösterreich auf rund 319 m above sea level and is considered around 1,566 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.
Wernstein am Inn has approximately 1,566 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.
Wernstein am Inn belongs to the federal state Oberösterreich, district Schärding, postcode 4783. 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.
Johann Mayr is currently in office. The official municipal website is www.wernstein.at. Further information can be found in the Wikipedia article on Wernstein am Inn (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wernstein_am_Inn). 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 Wernstein am Inn and the Surrounding Area
Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn, 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 Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn, 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 Wernstein am Inn
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 Schärding.
The average marketing period in a municipality like Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn
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 Wernstein am Inn, 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 Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn, 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 Wernstein am Inn
Sell your property in Wernstein am Inn and continue to live in it.
For owners in Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn, free of charge, which model suits their life situation, and obtain offers from selected investors and foundations.
Liquidity from business property in Wernstein am Inn — Location remains.
For many businesses, capital is tied up in Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn. We structure these points so that the sales proceeds and the subsequent rental burden are in a reasonable relationship.
Hotel and restaurant sell or lease in Wernstein am Inn
Owners of hotels and restaurants in Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn 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 Wernstein am Inn the right strategy.
Management · Your contact person for Wernstein am Inn
Gerhard Hahn
Managing Director of FREITAG® Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
Gerhard Hahn has been appraising and brokering real estate in Bavaria and Southern Germany for more than three decades. His focus is on properties that are not publicly advertised, and on constellations where multiple owners need to find a common solution.
Why for Wernstein am Inn
Buyers and sellers in Wernstein am Inn benefit from negotiation experience spanning over 30 years: Gerhard Hahn conducts discussions to close deals, not just to list properties. Personal appointments in Wernstein am Inn are an integral part of every mandate for Gerhard Hahn — no remote diagnosis, no templates.
The best real estate agents in Wernstein am Inn 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
ODI Immobilien GmbH
Rutzenberg 5, 4783 Wernstein am Inn
Local real estate firm in Wernstein am Inn, specialising in property letting and management. Founded in 2012 and based at Rutzenberg 5. Active in the upper Innviertel region with a commercial register entry for the real estate business sector.
2
Immo-K GmbH
Alfred-Kubin-Straße 15, 4783 Wernstein am Inn
Real estate company based directly in Wernstein am Inn at Alfred-Kubin-Straße 15. A local player in the field of property development and management. Listed in company registers as an owner-managed GmbH.
Real estate agent in the region
Also of interest near Wernstein am Inn
Are you looking for a real estate agent not directly in Wernstein am Inn, 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
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These locations are within a price band of ±10% around the current average house price per square metre of Wernstein am Inn (Ø 2,587 €/m²) — ideal for an honest market comparison and alternative location assessments.
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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 Wernstein am Inn
We consider the declaration of division (Teilungserklärung), service charge (Hausgeld), energy performance certificate, reserves, and target group — and structure the entire sales process for you.
Sell a plot of land in Wernstein am Inn
We clarify the development plan, development status, and suspected contamination in advance — this prevents price reductions during negotiations.
Sell a commercial property in Wernstein am Inn
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 Wernstein am Inn
Let a flat in Wernstein am Inn
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 Wernstein am Inn
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 Wernstein am Inn
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 Wernstein am Inn
For inheritance disputes, divorce, banks or sales — a reliable valuation that stands up to scrutiny from third parties.
Personal Consultation
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