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Property prices Zell am See: High quality of life between mountains and lake

Snow-covered peaks of the Kitzsteinhorn against a bright blue sky.

Why a property in Zell am See is not just a good home.
Located in the heart of the Austrian Alps, the Zell am See region offers everything your heart desires: proximity to water and mountains. This idyllic location makes Zell am See an ideal place for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. In summer, activities such as hiking, mountain biking and sailing beckon. In winter, skiing and snowboarding in the nearby ski areas of Kaprun, Schmittenhöhe and on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.


Zell am See - cultural and modern

The town of Zell am See with its 10,000 inhabitants and the surrounding communities of Brückberg, Erlberg, Schmitten and Thumersbach offer a high quality of life with a mixture of traditional Austrian culture and modern comfort. There is a variety of restaurants, cafés and stores. Cultural events take place throughout the year.


The Zell am See region offers numerous opportunities to take a break from everyday life. One of the most beautiful - and most relaxing - is a visit to the Tauern SPA thermal spa resort in Kaprun with its 20,000 square meter wellness and spa area. For a thrill in between, the Casino Zell am See. The region offers modern amenities, excellent Health care with the Tauernklinikum Zell am See, excellent educational Educational facilities and a high level of security. This makes Zell am See the ideal place to live for families and people who value an upscale lifestyle.

Table of Content

  1. A safe location for real estate

  2. How much does a property cost in the Zell am See region?

  3. The most popular residential properties in Zell am See and the surrounding area

  4. Real estate in Zell am See - the bottom line

A safe location for real estate

The Zell am See region is known for its economic stability and security. The demand for real estate remains constant. Both regional and international buyers are active here. As Zell am See is a popular vacation destination, real estate here offers high rental potential high rental potential. Especially in the high season, owners can benefit from renting to tourists.

"Holiday properties are particularly popular with international buyers. There is also solid demand for primary residences for locals and long-term residents." - Manuel Riedlsperger, Office Manager Engel & Völkers Zell am See.

The average Selling price for detached and semi-detached houses has now risen to over 740.000 euros and is thus the second highest price level in the regions of Engel & Völkers Tyrol and Zell am See after Kitzbuhel. A decline in prices due to the interest rate increases is to be expected in the upmarket segment segment. Real estate in top locations such as Zell am See tend to increase in value over time. This makes buying a property a sensible long-term investment.

How much does a property cost in the Zell am See region?

As everywhere, the price of a property depends on the individual property and, above all, the location. Lake or mountain locations are correspondingly more expensive. The old town, located directly on Lake Zell, encompasses the entire historic town center. It is characterized by an upscale residential clientele and properties in the upper price segment. The larger districts of Schüttdorf and Zell am See-Süd tend to be less expensive.


Detached and semi-detached houses are available in simple locations from around 610.000 euros to be had. In good locations, prices are currently between 770.000 euros and 1.1 million euros are achieved. In top locations, prices start at around 850,000 euros and rise to up to 5 million euros.


Condominiums are in high demand in the region. The average Square meter prices are between 4.000 euros (simple location) and 12.000 euros (top location).


The region is characterized by its impressive diversity. The Engel & Völkers portfolio ranges from extravagant ski in/ski out to the classic detached house to the sophisticated villa with lake view. The most popular are new-build apartments of all kinds modern penthouses, chalets and magnificent Country houses are sold. In addition, there are always individual gems and rarities such as original architect's villas with a magnificent Kitzstein panorama.

Real estate in Zell am See - the bottom line


To summarize, buying a property in Zell am See is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to invest in a property with a high standard of living high standard of living, high rental potential and long-term appreciation want to invest. With its breathtaking nature, vibrant culture and stable economy, the Zell am See region offers a unique combination of quality of life and investment opportunities.


The experts at Engel & Völkers will support you in your real estate search or your real estate sale in the Zell am See region.


Feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail.

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