Lichtenberg as an investment location for real estate
Urban upswing with a diverse demand base
Lichtenberg has developed from a former "dirty child" into a dynamic residential and investment location, driven by an influx of young target groups, a growing number of companies settling here and a mix of old buildings, renovated prefabricated housing estates and modern new-build projects. The district scores with stable basic demand in family-friendly neighborhoods such as Weitlingkiez, Kaskelkiez/Victoriastadt and Karlshorst as well as with sought-after waterfront locations on Lake Rummelsburg, which combine high-quality living and views. Good public transport and city center connections around Ostkreuz, Nöldnerplatz and Frankfurter Allee increase re-letting potential and make Lichtenberg particularly attractive for long-term investors.
Micro-location advantages: Rummelsburg, Karlshorst and Altbaukiesel
Rummelsburg combines a waterfront location, neighborhood quality and listed buildings: Wasserstadt Rummelsburg stands for high-quality residential products, while Kaskelkiez/Victoriastadt attracts trendy demand with its Gründerzeit charm and renovated structures. Karlshorst and Friedrichsfelde are benefiting from a high volume of new construction and family-friendly structures; overall, Lichtenberg is one of Berlin's top districts in terms of building completions, which is noticeably easing the market squeeze while still supporting valuable stock in established submarkets. Compared to central A-locations, entry prices in several neighborhoods remain moderate, while continued demand and supply shortages in selected districts open up potential for appreciation.
Future impetus: Spree Coast, Mediaspree neighborhood and ESG opportunities
The "Spree Coast" development project between Rummelsburg and Oberschöneweide is planning a master plan for around 30 hectares with commercial, nature and riverside paths, which will increase the attractiveness of the south-eastern banks of the Spree in the long term and create new mixed-use prospects near Lichtenberg's waterfront locations. The neighborhood of the Mediaspree with its office and tech dynamics acts as a demand and job engine in the east of Berlin, from which locations on the Spree and in the extended eastern corridor can benefit. ESG-oriented refurbishments in existing buildings (windows, insulation, efficient heating, PV) and high-quality repositioning in well-connected micro-locations improve energy parameters, reduce operating costs and strengthen exit prospects in a district with a growing, diverse tenant base.
Standard land values for Lichtenberg
The standard land values for Lichtenberg can be found in the standard land values for Berlin here.