The real estate market in Île-de-France, including Paris and its suburbs, is showing signs of recovery as of August 2025, according to the Notaires du Grand Paris. While sales volumes are improving—especially for houses—prices remain stable, reflecting cautious optimism among buyers and sellers.
Sales Volumes Up, But Still Below Pre-Crisis Levels
From June to August 2025, 33,170 sales of second-hand homes were recorded in Île-de-France, an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. This follows an 8% rise in the previous month. Despite this positive trend, overall activity remains 5% below summer 2023 levels, indicating the recovery is still fragile.
The demand for houses has outpaced that for apartments, with house sales jumping 17% year-on-year, compared to an 8% increase for apartments. In the Greater Paris area’s outer suburbs, house sales saw an impressive 18% boost, confirming buyers’ continued interest in larger living spaces.
Stable Prices With Minor Fluctuations
After several quarters of drops, prices of second-hand homes have essentially stabilized. Over the past year, the average price increased by just 0.2%. Apartments saw a slight rise of 0.9%, with Paris itself seeing 1.1% growth (reaching €9,610 per square meter), 0.9% in the inner suburbs, and 0.6% in the outer suburbs.
House prices fell slightly by 1.2% year-over-year, with inner suburbs down 1.7% and outer suburbs down 0.9%. However, a small quarterly rebound (+2.0% from May to August) hints that prices for houses might be turning a corner.
Outlook: Cautious Stability for the End of 2025
Experts expect prices to remain steady or slip slightly into the autumn. Preliminary contracts suggest apartment prices could decrease by 0.8% from September to December 2025, though annual growth is still predicted to be +1.0%. For houses, a short-term dip of 0.8% is also expected, but a 1.2% annual rise is forecast by the end of December, especially in the outer suburbs (+2.4%).
Key Takeaways for Buyers and Sellers
- Second-hand home sales are recovering, led by demand for houses in the outer suburbs.
- Prices have stabilized; minor dips or rises are expected, depending on the area and property type.
- The market recovery is slow and cautious, with uncertainty due to economic and political factors.
If you’re considering buying or selling property in Paris or the broader Île-de-France region, this period of stabilization could offer a window of opportunity—especially if you’re seeking more space or looking to take advantage of stabilized prices and increased transaction volumes.
For more real estate updates and tips on navigating the Île-de-France market, stay tuned.
