Key location factors for Riehen at a glance.
Riehen is predominantly a single-family housing area: 67 % of residential buildings are single-family homes, 5 % have 2 units.
The median build year 1958 is below the Swiss average (1991). 73 % of buildings date from before 1980.
Heat pumps are recorded in 18 % of updated GWR entries (from 2015).
Source: Own analysis of public Swiss real estate data · Net rent excl. utilities · Market analysis as of May 2026
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Noise, sunlight and public transport vary significantly within Riehen — street by street. Check a specific address:
| Buy | Rent per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | CHF 700k–800k | CHF 900–1'100 |
| 2 rooms | CHF 800k–900k | CHF 1'400–1'600 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 950k–1.05M | CHF 1'900–2'100 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1.2M–1.3M | CHF 2'400–2'600 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 1.55M–1.65M | CHF 2'900–3'100 |
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Property prices have risen substantially over the past decades and continue on a moderately upward trajectory. The long-term trend shows strong appreciation, reflecting consistent demand. Recent years have seen continued but more measured growth.
For a single person earning a higher income without church tax, the tax burden lies below the Swiss average. This makes Riehen relatively attractive from a tax perspective, though individual circumstances will vary. It's advisable to calculate your specific situation.
The purchase market is quite tight with very limited available supply. Buyers should expect a competitive environment and potentially longer search periods. Patience and readiness to act quickly when opportunities arise are important.
The rental market shows a more moderate supply situation compared to the very tight purchase market. While not abundant, finding rental accommodation is typically more feasible than purchasing property, though competition still exists.
Riehen appeals to those seeking a residential setting with urban proximity, who value quality of life and green surroundings. The municipality suits buyers with solid financial resources given the above-average price levels. Families and professionals working in the Basel region often find it attractive.
Rents in the range of CHF 23-27/m²/mo. serve as a reference value for market-rate listings in Riehen. Individual listings may vary significantly depending on location, condition, and floor.
Rental prices in Riehen are currently typically in the range CHF 23-27 per m² per month (range depending on location, condition and floor). A 70 m² apartment thus comes to roughly CHF 1,600–1,900 per month as net cold rent — the effective market range starts lower for small apartments and rises disproportionately for large ones.
The m² price for owner-occupied apartments in Riehen is typically in the range CHF 10'000-11'200 per m². The actual range depends heavily on location, year built, finish standard and views.
The m² price for houses in Riehen is typically in the range CHF 9'400-12'100 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.
The effective tax burden in Riehen is 16.8 % on income — for a gross income of CHF 150,000 (single, without church tax) this amounts to roughly CHF 25,167 per year. The Swiss median is 19.8 %; the burden in Riehen is below. Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration tax burden statistics 2025.
No — in Riehen the share of second homes is 6.9 %, below the 20 % threshold. The second-home law does not apply here, and new second homes are generally permitted. Source: Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE), 2025.
A first reference point is the local price per square metre: in Riehen the median is around CHF 10'599 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.
Comparison with neighbouring municipalities — purchase price difference to Riehen colour-coded.
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