Pankow as an investment location for real estate
Stable demand between Prenzlauer Berg, Pankow-Zentrum and Weißensee
Pankow combines sought-after older building districts in Prenzlauer Berg, family-friendly residential areas in Niederschönhausen and Pankow-Zentrum and growing new-build areas in Heinersdorf and Buch - a mix that appeals to a broad target group and strengthens re-letting potential. Following the correction phase, the market is showing signs of stabilization, while location- and property-specific differences differentiate opportunity/risk profiles. Central axes with S-Bahn/U-Bahn connections such as Pankow, Vinetastraße and Greifswalder Straße, which combine short distances to the city center and high everyday quality, are particularly in demand.
Micro-location advantages and project pipeline: Pankower Tor, Heinersdorf, Buch
With the Pankower Tor urban quarter, an urban area with around 2,000 apartments, social infrastructure, a large park and a new streetcar tangent is being created on the former marshalling yard - a milestone with a positive impact on neighboring locations between Berliner Strasse and Prenzlauer Promenade. Heinersdorf is developing into a dynamic residential corridor with projects such as "Alte Gärtnerei" (approx. 535 apartments) and other districts, before major projects such as Blankenburger Süden with up to 6,000 apartments enter the implementation phase. Buch is also providing continuous impetus with new residential buildings and terraced house projects; around 100 construction projects have been initiated, built or completed across the district since 2020 - a strong signal for expanding supply and upgrading locations.
Strategies from core to value-add with ESG levers
Core strategies in established old buildings and family locations (Prenzlauer Berg, Niederschönhausen, Pankow-Zentrum) benefit from a diverse tenant base and high letting security, while value-add in Heinersdorf/Weißensee offers above-average potential through energy-efficient refurbishment, floor plan optimization and repositioning. ESG-oriented upgrades - efficient heating, insulation, windows, PV, green roofs - improve energy parameters and exit prospects; KfW40/QNG projects show the trend towards sustainable new buildings in the district. Overall, a balanced investment profile is emerging in Pankow: strong demand cores, reliable public transport connections and a substantial development pipeline create good conditions for stable cash flows and future-proof value growth.
Standard land values for Pankow
The standard land values for Pankow can be found in the standard land values for Berlin here.