The real estate scene in Ile-de-France is buzzing this autumn, with the second-hand housing market showing clear signs of revival. According to the latest report from the Notaires du Grand Paris, activity has picked up impressively in the fall of 2025, as both buyers and sellers return to the market with renewed confidence.
Double-Digit Growth in Home Sales, Led by the Outer Suburbs
From August to October 2025, sales of previously-owned homes in Ile-de-France soared by 10% compared to the previous year—mirroring the upward momentum seen in the year’s third quarter. While both apartments and houses saw gains, houses stole the spotlight, boasting a robust 15% increase in sales volume.
Apartments also contributed to the positive trend, with sales up 8%. However, local differences paint a nuanced picture: apartment sales ranged from a minor dip of -1% in Val-de-Marne to a surge of +17% in Seine-Saint-Denis. When it comes to houses, Hauts-de-Seine witnessed an incredible growth of 29%, while Seine-Saint-Denis saw a slight decline.
The spotlight, though, is firmly on the outer suburbs, where desirability and affordability are drawing in more buyers than ever. Housing sales in these areas climbed 13%, surpassing the 8% growth in the inner suburbs. Even Paris itself continued to rebound, posting an 8% gain after a sluggish start to the year.
Houses Are the Big Winners Amid Affordability and Lifestyle Trends
The heart of this resurgence? Houses in the outer suburbs. With activity up by a full 18% in these more accessible neighborhoods (compared to 7% in the inner suburbs), families and first-time buyers are increasingly choosing the space and value found away from the city center.
Price Stability Offers Good News for Buyers
While transactions are booming, prices in Ile-de-France are largely holding steady, creating a climate of healthy optimism for buyers and sellers alike. Year-on-year, house prices rose a modest 0.7%, signaling stability amid the uptick in activity. Apartment prices grew by 1.3%, varying by location: Paris led the way with a 1.8% jump, followed by the inner suburbs at 1.3%, and almost no change in the outer suburbs.
In October, the price per square meter for Paris apartments settled at €9,650. House prices in the region saw only minor adjustments, with slight drops in Yvelines and Hauts-de-Seine, and a minor boost in Seine-Saint-Denis.
Short-term trends (July to October) saw house prices inch up by 1% across the region, particularly in the inner suburbs (+1.9%). The outlook for the coming months remains calm, with apartment prices predicted to remain stable through February 2026, and a projected annual rise of just under 2% in Paris.
What’s Next? Stable Prices, Steady Demand
Looking ahead, preliminary sales agreements forecast little movement in apartment prices by early 2026, with a marginal regional dip of -0.1% and a slight decrease of -0.4% expected in Paris. Annual variations, however, are expected to stay positive—up 1.7% for apartments, and 0.8% for houses.
For those considering a move or investment, Ile-de-France is offering a rare balance: active markets and stabilizing prices, especially in the ever-popular outer suburbs. As work-life trends evolve and families seek space and value, the region is poised for continued growth and vibrancy in its housing sector.
