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Property in Kaditz, Dresden

Kaditz is the most affordable location in Dresden's north-west — and for a clear reason: its proximity to a commercial estate pushes down residential prices. That is not a flaw in the system, but an honest assessment of the location. Anyone who wants to live cheaply yet stay in Dresden finds single-family-house estates here that simply would no longer be affordable in pricier districts.

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How is the Kaditz district developing?

Kaditz has around 5,700 residents in 2025. By 2035 the population is expected to remain almost stable (−0.5 %). With an average age of about 44, Kaditz sits roughly at the Dresden average (43.7). (Source: 2025 population forecast of the City of Dresden)

Kaditz: location and character

Kaditz lies at the very west of Dresden, west of Mickten, south of the Elbe bend. It shares the postcode 01139 with Mickten and parts of Übigau. The district is one of the least known in Dresden — not because it is bad, but simply because it gets less attention than upgraded districts such as Pieschen or the Neustadt.

The defining feature is the mix: residential building stock from the 1930s to the 1960s — single-family-house estates, semi-detached houses, the occasional apartment building — meets commercial and industrial land in the immediate vicinity. To the north Kaditz borders commercial and industrial sites along the Elbe, which for some buyers is a deal-breaker.

The quieter single-family-house areas in the core are little affected by this — there it is suburban and calm, with gardens, mature trees and short walks to the supermarket. Anyone looking for that finds it in Kaditz at prices that would be unthinkable in Blasewitz or Striesen.

Connections: several tram lines, the Meißner Landstraße as the main axis, the A4 motorway twelve minutes away. For commuters towards Coswig, Radebeul or Meißen, Kaditz is in fact very conveniently placed.

Weak points: commercial and industrial neighbours, in places noise from road traffic, and an image as an "unknown" location that makes marketing harder.

Market data: prices in Kaditz

  • Condominiums: 1,900–2,400 €/sqm, renovated properties in quiet locations at the upper end
  • Single-family houses: 2,100–3,000 €/sqm of living space
  • Plots: 140–250 €/sqm

For comparison: in Dresden-Mickten buyers pay 2,100–2,700 €/sqm for condominiums, in Dresden-Gorbitz only 1,200–1,800 €/sqm. Kaditz sits in the lower mid-range — cheaper than the upgraded north-west, but not a bottom-of-the-barrel market like Gorbitz.

Typical properties in Kaditz

Single-family houses and semi-detached houses from the 1930s to the 1960s dominate the residential stock: brick construction, plots between 350 and 600 sqm, living areas typically 100–140 sqm. Many of these properties are still in first-owner condition or have only been partly modernised — potential for buyers who want to renovate themselves.

Apartment buildings exist, but are not the dominant form. Condominiums from 1990s and 2000s building conversions appear here and there. New builds are rare — plot availability is limited and demand for high-priced new construction in Kaditz is modest.

Commercial properties and mixed-use buildings on the edge of the residential area are a category of their own, relevant for tradespeople and small businesses.

Who buys in Kaditz?

Tradespeople and business owners: a buyer group typical of Kaditz. They value the proximity to commercial land, the good access via the Meißner Landstraße and the motorway, and the low residential prices. Living and a business location close together — that is otherwise hard to combine in Dresden.

Price-conscious owner-occupiers: families or couples who want a single-family house but do not have the budget for Trachau or Pieschen. In Kaditz there are still single-family houses under 350,000 euros — a fact that has become rare in the Dresden market.

Yield-focused investors: a niche group betting on rental yield rather than capital growth. The low purchase prices allow net rental yields of 4–5 %, which are scarcely achievable any more in more expensive districts.

Price trend

Kaditz took part in the general Dresden price rise of 2019–2022, but more weakly than the north-west overall. Plus 15–18 % in the boom phase instead of 20–25 % in Pieschen or Mickten. The correction phase of 2022–2024 bit harder in Kaditz than in more sought-after locations — some properties had to accept price reductions of 5–8 %. Currently prices are stable with no clear upward trend. Kaditz remains what it is: an affordable residential location with no upgrade fantasy — but also with no crash risk.

What does a property in Kaditz cost?

As a rough guide — the concrete value always depends on the individual property. Current market ranges:

Condominiums (existing stock)
2,100–2,700 €/m²depending on location & condition
Single-family houses
2,400–3,500 €/m²depending on location & condition
Building plots
160–290 €/m²depending on location & condition
Apartment buildings (price-to-rent factor)
12–15
Avg. time to sell
3–5 monthsDresden average
Agent commission
3.57% eachbuyer & seller, incl. VAT

As of: 2026 · Source: Owner-calibrated market data based on current PDF market reports · price zone Mickten / Trachau

How is Kaditz?

Kaditz has around 5,700 residents in 2025 (main residence, mid-year). Since 2015 the population has remained largely stable (around 5,600). By 2035 the city expects an almost stable level (−0.5% to about 5,600).

5,651
Residents in 2025 (main residence)
+0.4%
Growth 2015–2025
≈ 5,620
Forecast 2035 (−0.5%)
≈ 44 yrs
Avg. age — Dresden: 43.7 yrs
4,0005,0006,0007,000Forecast →5,63120155,58120205,65120255,61020305,6202035
Actual figures (2015–2025)Forecast (to 2035)Residents at main residence, mid-year · Y-axis truncated from 4,000

Figures for the statistical district Kaditz (City of Dresden).

Sub-areaResidents 2025Forecast 2035Δ to 2035Avg. age 2025
Kaditz5,6515,620−0.5%43.9 yrs
Kaditz total5,6515,620−0.5%44 yrs

With an average age of around 44 years, Kaditz is roughly in line with the Dresden average (43.7 years).

For the property market this means stable, low-volatility demand in Kaditz.

Who lives in Kaditz?

In Kaditz, established are the largest age group (27.7 % of residents). Over the past three years, arrivals and departures net to a gain of 8 people per year on average.

Established
Largest age group27.7 % · 45–64 yrs
+8 per year
Net migration, 3-yr avg.Arrivals − departures, base 2025
54.8 %
Single-person householdsDresden overall: 53.7 %

Age structure compared to Dresden

5,631 residents · 2025
Children & youth 0–17 yrs16.1 % · 909
Young adults 18–29 yrs12.9 % · 729
Family age 30–44 yrs23.1 % · 1,300
Established 45–64 yrs27.7 % · 1,561
Seniors 65+ yrs20.1 % · 1,132

Kaditz Dresden

Net migration by year

22016252017192018192019222020+312021+63202272023+182024+142025

Natural population change

Births 2025
42
Deaths 2025
37
Balance 2025
+5

In 2025, 42 children were born in Kaditz and 37 people died — a birth surplus of 5. About ten years earlier (2013) the balance still stood at +17.

What is land in Kaditz worth?

The official land value for residential and mixed building land in Kaditz (Cadastral district Kaditz) in 2026 ranges from 160 to 400 €/m² (avg. 245 €/m²). Since 2011 the average has risen to roughly 2,6 times — the trend shows the min, avg and max zone per year.

160–400
Range 2026 (€/m²)
245 €
Avg. land value 2026
×2,6
Avg. increase since 2011
0250500201120132015201720192021202220242026400 €/m²160 €/m²
Max zoneAvg (mean)Min zone€/m², residential + mixed building land (W/M)

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.

How does Kaditz compare?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kaditz growing or shrinking?
Kaditz remains stable: around 5,700 residents (2025), forecast roughly 5,600 by 2035 (−0.5 %). (Source: 2025 population forecast of the City of Dresden)
Who buys property in Kaditz?
Tradespeople and business owners who want home and workplace close together, price-conscious owner-occupiers who do not need a central location, and the occasional investor looking for a cheap entry point with rental yield.
How are prices developing in Kaditz?
Moderately upwards, but noticeably slower than in Pieschen or Mickten. The proximity to commercial estates dampens price growth. Kaditz will not become an expensive district — but as an affordable location it will remain steadily in demand.
How long does a sale take in Kaditz?
Three to five months. The buyer pool is more specific than in more sought-after districts. With a realistic price expectation and a good property it goes faster. Unrenovated condominiums close to commercial estates can take considerably longer.
Is it worth selling in Kaditz in 2026?
It works if expectations are realistic. Kaditz is not a premium market. Anyone hoping for a marked price rise will be disappointed. Anyone who prices in line with the market finds a solid buyer pool — smaller, but there.
What is the age structure in Kaditz?
In Kaditz, the largest age group is 45–64 year-olds at 27.7 % of residents. 16.1 % are under 18 and 20.1 % are over 65. Net migration over the past three years is positive, averaging +8 people per year. 54.8 % of households are single-person households (Dresden overall: 53.7 %). (Source: Dresden municipal statistics office, OpenData, as of 2025.)
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