HouseCHF 1,520,000
4332 STEIN AG (CHE)
4 bd 2 ba 190 m²
Houses for Sale in Switzerland: Chalets, Townhouses and Family Homes
4,466 houses currently listed for sale in Switzerland.
Houses for sale in Switzerland
24 properties shown
House
HouseCHF 1,690,000
4460 GELTERKINDEN (CHE)
4 bd 3 ba 183 m²
HouseCHF 1,920,000
8704 HERRLIBERG (CHE) – ZÜRICH
3 bd 2 ba 143 m²
HouseCHF 470,000
7205 ZIZERS (CHE) – ZIZERS, BEZIRK LANDQUART
3 bd 1 ba 86 m²
HouseCHF 2,350,000
9213 HAUPTWIL (CHE) – HAUPTWIL-GOTTSHAUS, BEZIRK WEINFELDEN
4 bd 3 ba 270 m²
HouseCHF 1,050,000
4422 ARISDORF (CHE)
4 bd 1 ba 265 m²
HouseCHF 850,000
4450 SISSACH (CHE)
4 bd 3 ba 130 m²
HouseCHF 650,000
4497 RÜNENBERG (CHE)
3 bd 1 ba 100 m²
HouseCHF 890,000
4419 LUPSINGEN (CHE)
4 bd 2 ba 132 m²
HouseCHF 1,880,000
8810 HORGEN (CHE) – ZÜRICH
4 bd 2 ba 192 m²
HouseCHF 1,880,000
8810 HORGEN (CHE) – ZÜRICH
4 bd 2 ba 192 m²
HouseCHF 1,050,000
Lignerolle
5 bd 2 ba 136 m²
HouseCHF 990,000
Lignerolle
5 bd 2 ba 134 m²
HouseCHF 1,480,000
Füllinsdorf
5 bd 2 ba 159 m²
HouseCHF 1,520,000
Les Sciernes-d'Albeuve
4 bd 2 ba 150 m²
HouseCHF 1,650,000
Füllinsdorf
6 bd 2 ba 196 m²
HouseCHF 1,360,000
Blauen
5 bd 3 ba 170 m²
HouseCHF 1,249,000
Neuenegg
6 bd 2 ba 156 m²
HouseCHF 2,390,000
Martigny
8 bd 4 ba 370 m²
HouseCHF 2,300,000
Dornach
6 bd 3 ba 181 m²
HouseCHF 3,730,000
1291 Commugny
6 bd 3 ba 192 m²
HouseCHF 1,790,000
Killwangen
5 bd 2 ba 192 m²
HouseCHF 2,300,000
Kaiseraugst
6 bd 4 ba 175 m²
HouseCHF 2,250,000
Münchenstein
5 bd 3 ba 180 m²
Houses in Switzerland
Switzerland has 4,353 houses among 13,129 current listings on RealEstateAbroad. Single-family homes are expensive and scarce, and most foreign buyers need residency or a holiday-home permit before they can purchase one.
Household reality
With a median asking price of €1,275,769 and a median of €8,572 per m² across all Swiss listings, a house usually means a serious budget. The p25 to p75 range of €793,481 to €2,126,652 shows how much stock sits above seven figures. Homes in the Ticino hills and rural Valais are cheaper than lakeside Geneva or Zurich commuter belts.
What buyers need to know
- Residency. If you live in Switzerland with the right permit you can usually buy a main home. Non-residents face Lex Koller limits.
- Land-use plan. Check zoning and building line, especially if you plan to extend.
- Pension fund money. Residents can sometimes use second-pillar funds for a deposit.
- Taxes. Property transfer tax and notary fees depend on the canton; the annual imputed rent system differs per canton.
- Energy and renovation rules. Older houses may face upgrade requirements.
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Regions and hotspots
Lugano and Collina d'Oro have lake-view houses and villas. Montreux and Lausanne offer Lake Geneva houses, Sion a more affordable Valais base, and Crans-Montana alpine chalets subject to second-home limits.
Next reads
See Swiss apartments or villas for alternatives. For process and financing, use the Switzerland buying guide, financing page and mortgage calculator.
Running costs and ownership culture
Swiss houses are built to a high standard, but upkeep is not cheap. Plan for heating, insulation upgrades, garden and snow clearing in the Alps, plus building insurance, which in some cantons is compulsory and run by a cantonal insurer. Owners also pay municipal and cantonal property taxes, and in many cantons an imputed rental value is added to taxable income, which is partly offset by mortgage interest deductions. Because every canton sets its own rules, a house two valleys away can carry a very different tax bill. Ask your adviser to model the annual cost before you commit. Most buyers also commission a building survey, as hidden defects in older chalets, such as timber decay or inadequate drainage, can be costly.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a notary to buy a house?
Yes. Swiss property sales are completed in front of a notary and registered in the land register.
Is a chalet treated as a second home?
Usually yes if it is not your permanent residence, so municipal second-home caps may apply.
How much deposit do banks demand?
Typically 20% of the purchase price, with at least 10% of price from non-pension funds.
Can a company buy a Swiss house?
Foreign-controlled companies are also covered by Lex Koller; talk to a Swiss lawyer before using a company.
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