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Whether you want to sell or rent your property or have its value assessed, we are here to assist you with our experience.
- Regional expertise: We know the Essen real estate market and its districts inside out.
- Personalized service: We accompany you from the initial consultation to the notary appointment.
- Professional marketing: High-quality exposés, 3D tours, and modern marketing strategies ensure optimal presentation.
- Strong buyer database: Access to verified prospects who are actively looking for real estate in Essen.
- Legal certainty: We take care of the entire process, from valuation to contract conclusion.
Would you like to sell your property in Essen? As experienced real estate agents with in-depth market knowledge, we are your reliable partner for selling property throughout the city—from Bredeney to Kettwig, from Rüttenscheid to Altenessen.
We accompany you personally, transparently, and with in-depth market knowledge throughout the entire sales process—from professional property valuation and the right marketing to notarization. Whether it's a single-family home, condominium, or apartment building, we know how to sell real estate in Essen successfully—and at the right price.
Benefit from our local expertise, a broad network of prospective buyers, and professional marketing that convinces. Because in a dynamic market like Essen, it is crucial to find the right buyer at the right time – we can help you with that.
Why selling real estate in Essen is worthwhile
The Essen real estate market is one of the most sought-after in North Rhine-Westphalia. Demand is high – especially in central locations such as Rüttenscheid or Holsterhausen, as well as in family-friendly districts such as Steele or Heisingen. This makes selling your property particularly attractive.
With Kartheuser Immobilien, you not only get the best price—you also sell stress-free, legally secure, and with a strong partner at your side.
City portrait: Essen – strong market, high quality of life
Essen is a city with many faces: once an industrial stronghold, today it is a modern economic and cultural metropolis. The structural change is evident not only in the cityscape – with landmarks such as the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex – but also in the attractive residential areas and projects that appeal to investors and families alike.
Green retreats such as Lake Baldeney, Grugapark, and Heisinger Ruhrauen make Essen one of the greenest cities in Germany – and thus a sought-after place to live for buyers of all target groups.
Essen Real Estate Market 2024
The expert committee for property values in the city of Essen has published its 2025 property market report, covering the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. After two years of decline, the Essen real estate market is showing signs of a significant recovery.
The number of registered purchase agreements rose by 17.7% to 3,823. Total monetary turnover even recorded an increase of 69%, reaching €1.34 billion. This growth was mainly driven by the submarkets "multi-story residential construction" (+25.3%) and "condominiums" (+20.9%).
- Single-family and two-family houses
The market for existing single-family and two-family houses showed a positive price trend with an increase of 1.7%, returning to the price level of 2021. A detached single-family home cost around €580,000 on average, while terraced houses sold for an average of €340,000. Prices are heavily dependent on the respective location within the city.
- Undeveloped land and condominiums
Demand for building land remains at a historically low level. Only 42 building plots were sold in 2024, 38 of which were for residential construction. Standard land values for residential building land remained stable compared to the previous year. The condominium submarket experienced a sharp increase in sales figures of almost 21%. However, prices for existing apartments fell by 4.9% for the second year in a row and are now 2.5% below the 2021 level. New apartments sold for an average of €5,060/m², with most properties featuring high-end finishes and located in very good locations.
- Conclusion
The real estate market in Essen recovered significantly in 2024 in terms of transaction figures. However, price developments were uneven: while houses recorded slight price increases, prices for condominiums declined. The lack of available building land remains a key challenge for urban development.
Source: 2025 Real Estate Market Report for the City of Essen, published by the Expert Committee for Real Estate Values in the City of Essen. Stabilization of the market and a return of confidence among buyers and sellers.
