Terraced house prices, 7 German cities (stock)
Terraced house prices, 7 German cities (stock) stood at 95.8 in 2025, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Property market (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2004 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Property market (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced housing (all); housing-stock-based property and regional weighting, 7 large cities - Bundesbank calculation2 | 95.8 | 95.3 | 95.3 | 100 | 93.8 | 86.6 | 79.7 | 74.4 | 67.5 | 63.3 | |
| New terraced housing; housing-stock-based property and regional weighting, 7 large cities - Bundesbank calculation | 102.9 | 100.9 | 100.2 | 100 | 92.7 | 85.1 | 77.7 | 72.5 | 64.9 | 59.2 | |
| Re-occupied terraced housing; housing-stock-based property and regional weighting, 7 large cities - Bundesbank calculation | 94.3 | 94.1 | 94.3 | 100 | 94 | 86.9 | 80.1 | 74.7 | 68 | 64 |
Understanding terraced house prices, 7 German cities (stock)
Capturing the middle ground of metropolitan residential density, this Bundesbank parameter measures the combined pricing of all terraced housing within the seven major urban centers. The series aggregates both fresh developer-led constructions and established, previously occupied row houses into a single cohesive track. By applying a housing-stock-based weighting, the index accurately reflects the actual footprint of attached family dwellings across the urban grid. This specific scope effectively isolates a property class that bridges the gap between the land-heavy exclusivity of detached homes and the stacked density of high-rise apartments.
Navigating this terraced housing data involves understanding the unique depreciation and land-use characteristics of attached structures. Because row houses share structural party walls and typically occupy narrower land parcels, their valuation dynamics diverge sharply from fully detached estates. When interpreting the annual Index 2022=100 readings, observers are tracking a distinct family-oriented micro-market that responds acutely to suburban densification policies. Evaluating year-on-year developments provides insight into middle-tier urban housing demand, though caution is needed when comparing it to overarching city indices, as the restricted land component limits the extreme valuation swings often seen in standalone properties.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series separate end-of-terrace homes from mid-terrace units?
- The methodology pools all configurations of attached row housing together without distinguishing the specific position of the unit within the block.
- Are stacked maisonettes treated as terraced housing in this calculation?
- Structures officially classified as attached single-family row houses are included, while stacked units are generally grouped into apartment metrics.
- How does the weighting handle varying terrace block sizes across different cities?
- The housing-stock-based approach automatically adjusts the influence of transactions based on the authentic inventory of terraced units registered in each specific metropolis.