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Real estate prices in the Offenbach district vary greatly depending on the specific municipality. In towns directly bordering Frankfurt—such as Neu-Isenburg, Langen, and Dreieich—prices for existing apartments and houses currently range mostly between €3,800 and €4,800 per square meter. Further east or south—for example, in Rodgau, Rödermark, or Dietzenbach—there are often even more affordable entry-level prices ranging from €3,000 to €3,700 per square meter.

The official figures are determined by the Real Estate Appraisal Committee for the Offenbach district. You can access this official data free of charge via the Hessian online portal BORIS Hessen (Land Value Information System). Important for property owners: The standard land value alone reflects only the value of the undeveloped land. The actual market value—including your house, its energy efficiency, and current demand—can only be determined through a professional appraisal.

For the Offenbach district, which is characterized by commuters, access to the Frankfurt S-Bahn network (e.g., lines S1, S2, S3, S4) is one of the strongest factors influencing property value. Properties located within walking distance of train stations in cities such as Dreieich, Langen, or Rodgau consistently command significantly higher sales prices compared to communities without direct rail access and, due to high demand from Frankfurt commuters, typically sell much more quickly.

The Hochtaunus district is one of the regions in Germany with the highest purchasing power, which influences real estate prices. In exclusive prime locations such as Bad Homburg v. d. Höhe, Königstein, and Kronberg, prices in the high-end segment for houses and apartments often range from €6,000 to over €9,500 per square meter. In nature-oriented, family-friendly communities such as Wehrheim or Neu-Anspach, prices are more moderate, ranging from €3,800 to €5,000 per square meter.

The length of time it takes to sell a house can depend on various factors, such as the condition of the house, its location, the current real estate market, and the sales strategy chosen. As a rule, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to sell a house.

The equity required to purchase an existing home depends on various factors, including the purchase price, financing terms, and the individual requirements of the lender. However, as a rule, equity of around 20% of the purchase price is recommended in order to obtain favorable financing. You can calculate the impact of the amount of equity on your financing using the Dr. Klein mortgage calculator on my website under Financing.

In principle, the client bears the costs for the energy performance certificate, which is usually the owner of the property. In a condominium owners' association, it is the property manager's responsibility to obtain a valid energy performance certificate for the entire building, and the costs are shared proportionally among all owners. You can conveniently order an energy performance certificate (both energy demand and energy consumption certificates) yourself on my website under Services.