Gartenstadt Süd as an investment location for real estate
Post-war settlement structure with lots of greenery and solid rentability
Gartenstadt-Süd is a district of Bremen's Neustadt, characterized by four- to eight-storey residential buildings in a loose, green settlement structure between Gastfeldstrasse and Neuenlander Strasse. The district was largely developed between 1957 and 1960 by GEWOBA with eight-storey high-rise buildings and predominantly four-storey terraced buildings in a functional design language, conceived by Max Säume and Günther Hafemann with green planning by Karlaugust Orf. The residential-oriented complex without a classic center, generous open spaces and quiet residential streets create a functional environment with stable everyday demand and low fluctuation risks in the affordable segment.
Micro-location advantages: Green surroundings, everyday amenities and proximity to public transport
The surrounding area offers short distances to discount stores on Gottfried-Menken-Strasse, small-scale restaurants and a weekly market on Thedinghauser Strasse - a plus for everyday living preferences and tenant loyalty. In terms of public transport, the city center can be reached via bus routes 26/27 from Gastfeldstraße in around 8 minutes; regional buses 102/120 also run, which improves accessibility for commuting. The estate is characterized by quiet, clean streets and contiguous green spaces between the residential buildings; the elementary school on Karl-Lerbs-Straße also strengthens the family profile of the micro-location. As part of Neustadt, Gartenstadt-Süd is a statistically defined district with a compact 0.45 km² and a density of around 11,400 inhabitants/km², which indicates a resilient demand for housing.
Future impetus and ESG levers: GEWOBA refurbishment, PV and timber construction extensions
GEWOBA is currently renovating around 1,000 apartments in Gartenstadt-Süd to make them more energy-efficient, with completion planned by 2027; plans include photovoltaics, electrical modernization, biodiversity areas and preparations for the switch to district heating - a clear ESG and operating cost lever for existing properties. In addition, the serial timber construction "Bremer Punkt" shows the careful, space-saving redensification in the settlement: selective four-storey timber cubes activate niches, were realized in 2017 in first prototypes and maintain the green character while at the same time qualifying the offer. For investors, this opens up value-add potential through energy modernization, PV retrofitting and floor plan optimizations, while core profiles in quiet locations close to amenities benefit from stable rentability and predictable cash flows in a residential-oriented neighbourhood.
Standard land values for Gartenstadt Süd
The standard land values for Gartenstadt Süd can be found in the standard land values for Bremen here.