Leipzig, Germany

Leipzig Real Estate: Period Flats and Houses in Saxony's Largest City

129 homes and apartments for sale in Leipzig, Germany.

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Properties for sale in Leipzig

26 properties shown

Wohncarrée PlagwitzApartment

Price on request

Leipzig

1 bd 1 ba 64 m²
NaturQuartier (Plagwitz)Apartment

Price on request

Leipzig

50 m²
Viel Platz, beste Lage, echtes Zuhause – Familienfreundliches Wohnen in KöppernHouse

€845,000

Leipzig

5 bd 3 ba 183 m²
Bezugsfrei im Waldstraßenviertel - Terrasse & Stellplatz mit vielen weiteren Extras !Apartment

€520,000

Leipzig

2 bd 2 ba 110 m²
Solid investment with a balconyCommercial property

€220,000

LEIPZIG

1 bd 1 ba 70 m²
Stylish old building apartment: Fully furnished with herringbone parquet flooring and stucco.Apartment

€440,000

LEIPZIG

1 bd 1 ba 69 m²
Light-flooded maisonette dream with loggia and balconyApartment

€300,000

LEIPZIG / STÖTTERITZ

2 bd 1 ba 90 m²
3-Zi.-Altbauwohnung mit 4,2 % RenditeApartment

€156,000

Leipzig

2 bd 1 ba 58 m²
Spacious family home in a city locationHouse

€1,220,000

LEIPZIG

5 bd 2 ba 196 m²
NEU: Top gepflegtes Einfamilienhaus mit WintergartenHouse

€550,000

LEIPZIG

2 bd 2 ba 108 m²
NEW: Exclusive new apartment for the whole familyApartment

€995,000

LEIPZIG

3 bd 2 ba 146 m²
Dream home with a unique view of the Rosental valleyHouse

€550,000

LEIPZIG

3 bd 2 ba 135 m²
3-Zi.-Altbauwohnung im zentrumsnahen EutritzschApartment

€156,000

LEIPZIG

2 bd 1 ba 58 m²
Listed historic building in Leipzig – rented attic apartmentApartment

€110,000

LEIPZIG

1 bd 1 ba 51 m²
Charming 4-room maisonette apartment with terrace in a historic four-sided courtyardApartment

€510,000

LEIPZIG / PORTITZ

3 bd 1 ba 87 m²
Exklusives Penthouse in Leipzig - 223?m² Dachresidenz mit umlaufender DachterrassePenthouse

€1,873,200

Leipzig

4 bd 223 m²
Stilvoll wohnen auf 146 m² mit zwei Balkonen im Leipziger Zentrum-NordwestApartment

€775,000

Leipzig

4 bd 146 m²
Frisch sanierte 2-Zimmer-Dachgeschosswohnung mit Charme und WeitblickApartment

€338,000

Leipzig

2 bd 75 m²
Ihr Toskana-Urlaub beginnt in LiebertwolkwitzHouse

€980,000

Leipzig

2 ba 210 m²
Modernes Wohnen trifft ruhige Siedlungslage in Seenähe !House

€900,000

Leipzig

2 ba 175 m²
Einfamilienhaus in ruhiger und beliebter Lage mit Garten zum WohlfühlenHouse

€745,000

Leipzig

2 ba 146 m²
Vielseitige Villa mit Charme, lichtdurchfluteten Räumen und idyllischem GartenVilla

€635,000

Leipzig

3 ba 200 m²
Assisted living - A modern investment near the floodplain forestCommercial property

€135,000

LEIPZIG

1 ba 41 m²
Wohnen mit Stil: Stadtvilla mit Pool und zwei GaragenHouse

€945,000

Leipzig

6 bd 266 m²
Bezugsfreie 5-Zimmerwohnung mit Balkon und Zugang zur Gartenfläche in Schleußig!Apartment

€500,000

Leipzig

3 ba 131 m²
Ein Haus für Generationen – großzügig, hell und vielseitig in Lobstädt!House

€400,000

Leipzig

3 ba 260 m²

Buyer's guide: Leipzig

Leipzig has been Germany's fastest-growing big city for years, a university and trade-fair town with grand Gründerzeit housing, leafy canals and a lively cultural scene. We list 129 Leipzig real estate properties at a median asking price of €645,000, a sample that skews toward large, high-end homes.

Leipzig price data

These asking prices come from current listings on RealEstateAbroad. The sample is small and includes many sizeable houses and upmarket flats, so typical prices for a modest flat in the city can be lower than the median shown.

IndicatorValue
Listings129 (127 with a price)
Median asking price€645,000
Middle half (p25 to p75)€438,812 to €1,298,500
Median price per m²€4,619
Median size162 m²

Types and bedrooms

Apartments account for 61 listings, houses for 36, commercial for 16, penthouses for 11, plots for 2 and a villa for 1. In bedrooms, five-plus leads (39), then four (29), three (17), two (12) and one (3), which shows how many listings are larger family houses and multi-room period flats. Compare national supply at apartments in Germany, houses in Germany and penthouses in Germany.

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Leipzig's districts

Zentrum-Süd and the Südvorstadt are lined with restored Gründerzeit buildings with high ceilings and balconies, close to the university and the shops of Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. Plagwitz and Lindenau, west of the centre, grew from former factories along the canals into a design and café district. Gohlis, in the north, has elegant villas and a quieter family feel, and the Waldstraßenviertel is one of Germany's largest intact Gründerzeit quarters, sitting beside the Auwald floodplain forest. Connewitz is alternative and green, while Schleußig has tree-lined streets and a riverside setting.

The economy is anchored by logistics (the DHL hub at the airport and BMW and Porsche plants), media, the university and the trade fair. Berlin is about an hour and a half by fast train, and Dresden is about 70 minutes. The Leipzig/Halle airport serves European and cargo flights.

Leipzig is no longer a bargain, but it still offers Gründerzeit character and big floor areas for far less than Munich or Hamburg.

— RealEstateAbroad market note

German buying process, Saxon style

  1. Viewings and reservation. Check the energy certificate (Energieausweis), the apartment owners' association (WEG) minutes and the declaration of division.
  2. Notary contract. All German property sales are signed before a notary, who also handles the land register entry. The buyer typically pays the notary.
  3. Real estate transfer tax. Saxony charges Grunderwerbsteuer at 5.5%, with notary and land-register fees adding roughly 1.5% to 2%.
  4. Agent fees. Since 2020 commission on homes is typically split between buyer and seller. Verify.
  5. Heritage and rent rules. Listed buildings carry renovation constraints, and some areas have rent-control rules that affect landlords.

If you plan to let, the Gründerzeit flats near the university are the classic choice. Our Germany buying guide and Germany mortgage guide cover financing and the legal sequence in detail.

Other German cities

For comparison look at Berlin, Munich, Hamburg or Nuremberg, all with bigger markets. Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main are the western finance and business hubs. Read the country page, property for sale in Germany, or use the mortgage calculator.

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in Leipzig: FAQ

Is Leipzig a good investment city?

It has strong population growth, a student base and lower prices than the largest German cities, but rental rules and rising prices mean returns are no longer exceptional. Check each building's costs.

How much does a house in Leipzig cost?

Our median asking price across all property is €645,000 and the median price per square metre is €4,619. Prices differ greatly between districts.

Can foreigners buy property in Germany?

Yes. Germany has no general restrictions on foreign buyers, and a notary completes the process.

Which area suits families?

Gohlis, Schleußig and the Waldstraßenviertel are popular for green space and period architecture.

What are the purchase costs?

In Saxony, transfer tax is 5.5%, plus notary and land register fees and any agent commission. Verify the current rates.

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