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1653 Châtel-sur-Montsalvens (FR)

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Location profile

Key location factors for Châtel-sur-Montsalvens at a glance.

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Tax burden
20.5 %
↑ Above CH median
Effective tax burden — roughly CHF 30,712 on an income of CHF 150,000.
CH median 19.8 %
8 % 16.5 % 25 %
Single, without church tax · FTA 2025
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Second homes
24.8 %
⚠ Law applies
Share of second homes in housing stock (206 units total). Above the 20% threshold — second-home law applies.
20 % threshold
0 % 30 % 60 %
Primary residence share 75.24 % · ARE 2025
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Public Transport
BulleFR32 min
FribourgFR75 min
VeveyVD106 min
Bern BE 107 min
Lausanne VD 119 min
Genève GE 166 min
NPVM 2023 · ARE
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Car commute
BulleFR18 min
FribourgFR38 min
VeveyVD41 min
Bern BE 54 min
Lausanne VD 58 min
Genève GE 102 min
Normal traffic · NPVM 2023
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Health insurance
CHF 430
≈ CH median
Monthly premium for adults (standard model). CHF 430 / month.
CH median ca. CHF 450
CHF 300 CHF 450 CHF 600
ChildCHF 112 Young adultCHF 297
BAG Priminfo 2026 · Standard model · CHF 300 deductible
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Demographics
358 inhabitants
Children
18.2 %
Seniors 65+
14.0 %
Foreign nat.
20.9 %
Growth 5yr
+21.4 %
STATPOP 2024 · FSO
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Education
48 %
↑ Above average
Tertiary level · CH Ø 35 %
Tertiary level
48 %
Upper secondary
41 %
Compulsory
11 %
FSO Structural Survey 2023
Building structure
Single-family house
74 %
Building with 2 units
19 %
Multi-family house
6 %
2017 Median build year 5 % of which pre-1980 30 % Heat pump (from 2015) 4.1 Avg. rooms 119 m² Avg. floor area

Châtel-sur-Montsalvens is predominantly a single-family housing area: 74 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 19 % have 2 units.

The median build year 2017 is above the Swiss average (1991). 5 % of buildings date from before 1980.

Heat pumps are recorded in 30 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).

FSO Register of Buildings and Dwellings (GWR) 2026

Property prices

Rent (apartment)
CHF 36-43
per m² / month · median
Buy (apartment)
CHF 6'700-7'500
per m² · median
Buy (house)
CHF 6'100-7'900
per m² · median
House prices vary considerably depending on plot, buildability and location within the municipality.

Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · July 2026 · Net rent excl. utilities

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What do these prices mean?

Rents in the range of CHF 36-43/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.

Prices & location in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens — quick answers

What does a rental apartment in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens cost per month?

Rental prices in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens are currently typically in the range CHF 36-43 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 2,550–3,000 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.

What does an owner-occupied apartment in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens cost per m²?

The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens is typically in the range CHF 6'700-7'500 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.

What does a single-family house in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens cost?

The m² price for houses in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens is typically in the range CHF 6'100-7'900 per m² (defensive range ±12 %). House prices vary considerably depending on plot size, buildability and micro-location within the municipality — a direct m² comparison serves only as an initial orientation.

How high is the tax burden in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens?

The effective tax burden in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens is 20.5 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 30,712 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens is above. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.

Are there second-home restrictions in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens?

Yes — in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens the share of second homes is 24.8 %, above the 20 % threshold. The second-home law applies and construction of new second homes is restricted (primary-residence obligation for new builds, exceptions for legacy dwellings). Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.

How can I estimate a property's value in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens?

A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens the median is around CHF 7'073 per m² for condominiums. A realistic estimate also factors in location, year of construction, condition, fit-out quality and view. For a free, property-specific indication you can use the Immoskop analysis tool: enter the address and property details to receive a data-based reference value — as guidance, not a substitute for an official or bank-verified valuation.

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