Selling a property in Gittersee?
How is the Gittersee district developing?
Gittersee: location and character
Gittersee lies in the far south-west of Dresden, postcode 01189, on the Coschützer Bach stream. The district borders Coschütz to the east and the city edge with adjoining woodland. The distance to Dresden city centre is a good 8–9 km.
The character is rural-industrial. Gittersee has a mining history — the Gittersee opencast pit was part of the Wismut uranium mining operation. This history is now only faintly noticeable in the townscape (reforested areas, a few older industrial brownfields), but it is relevant for prospective buyers: a soil survey should always be requested.
What sets Gittersee apart: it is shaped almost exclusively by single-family houses. Condominiums barely exist. Building density is low, gardens are large, neighbours are far apart. Anyone seeking distance will find it here.
Green spaces and the Coschützer Bach define the atmosphere. It is quiet — not just in the sense of little traffic, but in the sense of genuine stillness. People coming from densely built-up districts appreciate that.
The biggest problem: public transport and accessibility. Buses run, but rarely. Without a car, Gittersee is not sensibly liveable. Shopping, nursery, school — everything requires a drive. That considerably limits the buyer group.
Market data: prices in Gittersee
Few transactions, reliable data difficult — estimates based on known sales:
- Condominiums: 1,600–2,000 €/sqm (very rare)
- Single-family houses: 1,900–2,700 €/sqm
- Plots: 100–180 €/sqm
- Gross rental yield: Barely any rental market, comparable values missing
- Typical house sizes: 90–150 sqm, plots 500–1,500 sqm
The price range for single-family houses is broad because the condition of the properties varies enormously — from old buildings in need of renovation to well-kept post-war houses.
Typical properties in Gittersee
Single-family houses, almost exclusively. From the 1930s to the 1970s, condition ranging from dilapidated to well-kept. Plots are generous — 500 sqm and more are the rule, not the exception. Many properties have outbuildings, garages, workshops.
There is effectively no condominium supply. Anyone looking for a condominium in Gittersee will not find one. The market is a single-family house market.
New builds have appeared sporadically where old plots were divided. Not a focus.
Who buys in Gittersee?
Nature lovers: People who put peace, greenery and woodland above city connections. Often with the option to work from home, since commuting by public transport is impractical.
Owner-occupiers on a small budget: Anyone wanting to buy a single-family house with a garden on a limited budget looks at Gittersee. Prices are cheaper than almost anywhere else in Dresden.
Tradespeople and freelancers needing space: Large plots and outbuildings make Gittersee interesting for people who need a workshop, studio or storage. A small but real segment.
Price trend
Few transactions per year mean reliable trend statements are difficult. Roughly speaking, Gittersee follows the lower Dresden segment — moderate increases until 2022, stabilisation since. No upside potential from upgrading effects apparent.
The former mining history and the accessibility problems are structural brakes. Gittersee remains what it is: a quiet, affordable edge location for a very specific buyer group.
Wie entwickelt sich Gittersee?
Gittersee zählt 2025 rund 5.500 Einwohner (Hauptwohnsitz, Jahresmitte). Seit 2015 ist die Einwohnerzahl leicht zurückgegangen (von rund 5.800). Bis 2035 erwartet die Stadt ein nahezu stabiles Niveau (−1,0 % auf etwa 5.500).
Die Landeshauptstadt Dresden führt diese Werte im statistischen Gebiet „Coschütz/Gittersee".
| Teilgebiet | Einwohner 2025 | Prognose 2035 | Δ bis 2035 | Ø-Alter 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coschütz/Gittersee | 5.524 | 5.470 | −1,0 % | 46,2 J. |
| Gittersee gesamt | 5.524 | 5.470 | −1,0 % | ≈ 46 J. |
Mit einem Durchschnittsalter von rund 46 Jahren ist Gittersee älter als der Dresdner Schnitt (43,7 Jahre).
Für den Immobilienmarkt bedeutet das eine stabile, wenig schwankungsanfällige Nachfrage in Gittersee.
What is land in Gittersee worth?
The official land value for residential and mixed building land in Gittersee (Cadastral district Gittersee) in 2026 ranges from 160 to 350 €/m² (avg. 261 €/m²). Since 2011 the average has risen to roughly 3,3 times — the trend shows the min, avg and max zone per year.
Land value zones for residential and mixed building land, from 2011. Min/max = lowest and highest zone of the cadastral district per year. You can find the interactive overall trend for all of Dresden at Land values Dresden. Datenquelle: Gutachterausschuss für Grundstückswerte Dresden (Landeshauptstadt Dresden, Kommunale Statistikstelle). Lizenz: Datenlizenz Deutschland – Namensnennung – Version 2.0 (dl-de/by-2-0), Bodenrichtwertzonen, OpenDataPortal Dresden. Daten verändert: aggregiert (Min/Ø/Max je Jahr); Werte vor 2002 von DM in Euro umgerechnet.
