Savignyplatz, in the heart of Berlin, is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Charlottenburg. It is one of the sights that stands out for its architecture and history. Savignyplatz Charlottenburg is also one of the most expensive and sought-after residential areas in Berlin. The Savignykiez offers a special living experience, which makes it so interesting and attractive for both apartment buyers and tenants. You can feel the pulse of the city here, but a little more gently than on Kurfürstendamm. This enhances the quality of life. The magnificent old buildings from the Wilhelminian era are appealing to the eye.
The net rent in Savignyplatz with the zip code 10623 is at the top end of the range for residential areas in Berlin. Only 16% of all zip codes in Germany are more expensive.
Overall, Savignyplatz in Berlin is a very attractive address on the real estate market. In this article, we inform prospective buyers and tenants in particular about the properties on offer, the development of the real estate market and current prices. We will also introduce you to the pleasant neighborhood around Savignyplatz in terms of the living situation and lifestyle.
Interesting facts about the neighborhood around Savignyplatz
The namesake of this beautiful square is a German legal scholar, Friedrich Carl von Savigny, who lived from 1779 to 1861. Savignyplatz in Berlin is pronounced with an emphasis on the third syllable as Savinie or Savigni, also Savinjie. It is crossed by 3 large streets: Kantstraße, which is the largest, Grolmanstraße and Knesebeckstraße. The streets, as in the whole of City West, were laid out towards the end of the 19th century. The street names on the square are borrowed from German philosophers and lawyers.
With buildings dating back to 1862, Savignyplatz is one of the most historic squares in Charlottenburg’s history. The so-called green square, which invites you to linger and dream, is lined with beautiful old buildings. The publicly accessible green space was originally laid out in 1892, is divided by Kantstraße and is now considered a garden monument.
There are many small cafés, selected stores and designer stores in the area. Several important Charlottenburg streets also meet here. The traditional pub “Zwiebelfisch” on Savignyplatz in Berlin still offers a fine beer today.
The station, which is now an S-Bahn station, dates back to 1896. Some of the buildings and details were destroyed during the war and then partially rebuilt. For example, the two identical bronze sculptures “Boy with goat” were symmetrically re-erected on Kantstraße.
Well-known contemporaries have always liked to settle in the Savignykiez, such as the inventor of the diesel engine Rudolf Diesel, who lived at Kantstraße 153. The pacifist and Nobel Prize winner Carl von Ossietzky also lived there. The painter, caricaturist and anti-war activist George Grosz settled at Savignyplatz 5, where he produced works that took Savignyplatz as their theme.
What is the current housing and real estate situation at Savignyplatz?
North of Kurfürstendamm, Savignyplatz is one of the most sought-after and expensive residential areas in Berlin with magnificent old buildings with a bohemian flair. Interesting properties are located on Savignyplatz in Berlin, such as Germany’s first House of Literature, the Jewish Community Center and the Käthe Kollwitz Museum.
Savignyplatz reflects Berlin’s history to a certain extent. In the 1920s, the Ku’damm was one of the most fashionable promenades in Germany. The war and the subsequent division of Germany interrupted the glitz and glamor. Today, however, Savignyplatz has regained its former radiance. The properties on Savignyplatz are a mixture of highly attractive historical buildings and international, modern architecture. They do full justice to Berlin’s claim to be the capital, and construction and remodeling continues apace in every corner. If you buy or rent on Savignyplatz, you will become part of one of Berlin’s emerging hotspots. Living in the neighborhood around Savignyplatz is associated with a very special lifestyle.
What is the current housing and real estate situation at Savignyplatz?
North of Kurfürstendamm, Savignyplatz is one of the most sought-after and expensive residential areas in Berlin with magnificent old buildings with a bohemian flair. Interesting properties are located on Savignyplatz in Berlin, such as Germany’s first House of Literature, the Jewish Community Center and the Käthe Kollwitz Museum.
Savignyplatz reflects Berlin’s history to a certain extent. In the 1920s, the Ku’damm was one of the most fashionable promenades in Germany. The war and the subsequent division of Germany interrupted the glitz and glamor. Today, however, Savignyplatz has regained its former radiance. The properties on Savignyplatz are a mixture of highly attractive historical buildings and international, modern architecture. They do full justice to Berlin’s claim to be the capital, and construction and remodeling continues apace in every corner. If you buy or rent on Savignyplatz, you will become part of one of Berlin’s emerging hotspots. Living in the neighborhood around Savignyplatz is associated with a very special lifestyle.
The purchase price trend for real estate in the neighborhood around Savignyplatz
Below we present the price trends for real estate in the neighborhood around Savignyplatz in Berlin. However, as it is difficult to provide specific average values for the entire neighborhood, we use values that explicitly refer to Savignyplatz in 10623 Berlin as an example. The values were collected in the first quarter of 2023.
As of the first quarter of 2023, condominiums have therefore experienced a price increase of 4% in the 12-month period, i.e. since the first quarter of 2022. The price of properties on Savignyplatz has fluctuated only slightly. The average price increase for Berlin as a whole was 5% in the same period.
For apartment buildings, the price increase over the 12-month period is 20%. The average price trend for apartment buildings in Berlin since the first quarter of 2022 shows an increase of 6%.
Please note that the following prices are not binding and are only estimates.
How much does a condominium in the Savignyplatz neighborhood cost?
Are you interested in buying an apartment at Savignyplatz in Berlin or nearby? The average purchase price for an apartment at Savignyplatz 1 in Berlin can be estimated at €7,250/m2 for the first quarter of 2023. Based on the price for buying an apartment at Savignyplatz 1 in Berlin, a price range of around €6,500 to €7,500/m2 can be estimated for the entire neighborhood.
How much does a house in the Savignyplatz neighborhood cost?
Buying a house at Savignyplatz 1 in Berlin is cheaper per square meter than buying a condo. For apartment buildings at Savignyplatz in 10623 Berlin, the average purchase price in the first quarter of 2023 is € 4,800/m2. For the neighborhood at Savignyplatz, we conclude a rounded price range of €4,500 to €5,500/m2.
The rental price trend for apartments in the Savignyplatz neighborhood
If you are investing to rent out apartments yourself, or if you would like to rent an apartment on Savignyplatz in Berlin, the following section will be of particular interest to you. The values mentioned here were again specifically determined for Savignyplatz 1 in 10623 Berlin and refer to the first quarter of 2023.
Net rents for apartments directly on Savignyplatz in Berlin rose by 27% in the period indicated. This is more than double the average increase of 13% for Berlin as a whole. In the first quarter of 2023, the price per square meter for a rental apartment at Savignyplatz in 10623 Berlin was € 21.90/m2. From this, we conclude a price range of around €19 to €22/m2 for the entire neighborhood. In comparison, you can rent an apartment in Berlin as a whole for an average of €15.80/m2.
The infrastructure in the neighborhood around Savignyplatz
However, as the price is usually not the only factor when buying or renting an apartment, we have compiled useful information about the infrastructure in the neighborhood around Savignyplatz for you below. This will give you a comprehensive picture of the local housing situation. In addition to transport connections, we also look at the parking situation and the demographic situation at Savignyplatz and its surroundings.
Transport links
You can reach Savignyplatz in Berlin directly and conveniently by public transport via the “Savignyplatz” station on the Berlin S-Bahn, which belongs to fare zone A in Berlin. The S3, S5, S7 and S9 lines run here. The Savignyplatz S-Bahn station is so centrally located that you can travel to all regions of Berlin from there, as the S-Bahn lines then branch off in a star shape throughout the capital. Of course, you can also take the S-Bahn to Berlin Central Station. Savignyplatz can also be reached by underground line U1 from the nearby subway station “Uhlandstraße” and by subway line U2 from the station “Ernst-Reuter-Platz”. You can also get to Savignyplatz easily by taking the M49 or X34 bus lines.
You can also reach Savignyplatz by private car. In this case, Kantstraße is an important traffic connection, as it is the largest street that crosses Savignyplatz in an east-west direction.
Parking lot situation
The parking situation at Savignyplatz and the surrounding area is very tight, as in all of Berlin’s city center districts. There are definitely fewer parking spaces available than are needed. Parking is regulated by parking space management in almost the entire Charlottenburg district, including Savignyplatz in Berlin. Savignyplatz belongs to parking zone 5, where parking fees of €0.25 per 15 minutes are charged from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 10 pm. Residents can apply for a parking permit, which allows them to park free of charge. Tourists and visitors in particular are therefore advised to travel to Savignyplatz by public transport.
Demographic situation
Savignyplatz is home to people from different backgrounds. As of 31.12.2022, a total of 9,224 people live in the neighborhood around Savignyplatz in Berlin. This includes 1,640 Germans with a migration background (17.78%). The proportion of foreign residents is 2,571 people (27.87%).
The following can be noted about the age structure: The 27 to 45-year-olds form a strong group with 2692 people. However, 1056 children and young people up to the age of 18 also live at Savignyplatz, which indicates a strong family structure. On the other hand, there is a broad flank of older people aged 55 and upwards, comprising 3302 residents. The proportion of females at Savignyplatz is slightly higher than the proportion of males. The average age is 45, which is slightly below the national average.
Around 36% of Savignyplatz residents have lived there for at least 5 years. At around 4%, the proportion of residents without gainful employment is below the national average, which was 5.7% in March 2023.
Party shares
To get an idea of the party shares in the Savignykiez, you can take a look at the results of the repeat election to the district council, which took place on 12.02.2024. The results apply to constituency 04 for Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf in Berlin and are therefore also representative for Savignyplatz.
As a result, the CDU won the most second votes with 30.6%, followed by the Greens with 21.6%. The SPD received 20.7% of the second votes. Among the other parties, the remaining second votes were divided as follows: DIE LINKE 7.7%, FDP 7.3%, AfD 5.3% and others 6.9%.
It is striking that the CDU has made strong gains compared to 2016, namely by around 10%, and is now the strongest party in Berlin Charlottenburg. In contrast, the SPD lost around 2% of second votes. The AfD lost 5% of second votes compared to 2016. The Greens, on the other hand, gained 3%.
In the 2021 federal election, the Greens won the constituency with 26.3% of the second votes, followed by the SPD with 24.1%. In 2021, the CDU was in third place with 19.0% of the vote. At that time, the FDP was relatively strong with 13.1%.
Schools, daycare centers and playgrounds
Savignyplatz and its surroundings are well equipped with schools, daycare centers and playgrounds. A study on the short profile of the neighborhood as of 31.12.2021 showed that there is a secondary school and a grammar school in the area. It is not far to the elementary school in the neighboring districts. Although the study is not entirely up-to-date, the school supply situation has remained the same since 2021.
There are 6 daycare centers in the district that belong to Savignyplatz in Berlin. And you will find 4 playgrounds at Savignyplatz and Kiez in Berlin, where your little ones can let off steam in beautiful surroundings.
Doctors and medical care
Doctors from a wide range of medical specialties have established themselves at Savignyplatz in Berlin and the surrounding neighborhood. For basic medical care, Savignyplatz in Berlin is home to general practitioners as well as dentists, for example.
There is no clinic directly on Savignyplatz or in the neighborhood. Instead, there are 8 hospitals and clinics in the entire Charlottenburg district that can be reached quickly. These include the Schlosspark-Klinik Charlottenburg and 2 different DRK clinics.
Shopping facilities
At Savignyplatz and its surroundings you will find various shopping opportunities. You can cover your shopping needs in the stores on Savignyplatz in Berlin. In addition to supermarkets, you will also find smaller stores. Numerous small boutiques with their charmingly designed shop windows invite you to stop by. There are also bookshops, delicatessens and shoe stores. On Ku’damm and Tauentzienstraße, you can enjoy exquisite shopping very close to Savignyplatz in Berlin. City West is known beyond its borders for its special shopping opportunities. Clothing, furniture, electronics – you can get goods of every kind here.
Restaurants, cafés, bars and going out
It doesn’t always have to be Prenzlauer Berg or Friedrichshain when it comes to things to do. The culinary life and nightlife in Savignykiez have a lot to offer. Here on Savignyplatz in Berlin there are inspiring cafés, such as the “Schwarze Café”, which is open 24 hours a day. If you are looking for pizzas the size of a wagon wheel in Berlin, you will find them at Savignyplatz in the restaurant “Apostel 12”. But this is not the only restaurant in Berlin’s Savignykiez. Here in the district you will come across bars, pubs, restaurants, cocktail bars and other eateries that make Savignyplatz a place of culinary delights. The traditional pub “Dicke Wirtin” and the “Diener”, for example, are famous for West Berlin nightlife. Savignyplatz in Berlin also offers wonderful Asian cuisine. There is a whole mile of Asian restaurants along Kantstraße, such as the Japanese “893 Ryōtei”, the Vietnamese “Madame NGO” or you can indulge yourself in the Taiwanese “Lon Men’s Noodle House”. The “Kuchenladen” offers cakes and tarts of every caliber.
Going out after dinner at Savignyplatz in Berlin? No problem. Many a star from film, politics or theater has been seen in the “Paris Bar”. In the club “Quasimodo” you can listen to great jazz sounds, but soul and funk are also popular. The “Delphi-Filmpalast” invites you to indulge yourself and you can still find the ladies’ choice in the “Café Keese”.
Conclusion
Savignyplatz and the surrounding neighborhood are centrally located in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin. Property buyers and tenants should know that the Savignykiez is one of the most expensive residential areas in Berlin. However, this also includes a profitable price trend for houses and condominiums.
It’s worth the effort, because Savignyplatz and its surroundings are among the most beautiful residential areas in Berlin, if not Germany, where life pulsates in a pleasantly exciting way. The many wonderful buildings from the Wilhelminian era contribute to this, as do the colorful stores, bars, restaurants and stores. Medical care is good and the provision of schools and daycare centers is guaranteed. The population is diverse, with a relatively high proportion of people from foreign backgrounds. The parking situation alone is tense, but is regulated by the parking space management system. Savignyplatz can be easily reached by public transport thanks to the S-Bahn station of the same name. The Savignyplatz’s own old, overgrown green area is a great place to relax.
Anyone investing in Savignyplatz in Berlin today by buying a property is generally making a good deal, as the chances of a return are high. Savignyplatz is therefore an excellent investment for investors. But as a tenant, you will also find a special lifestyle in the Savignykiez.
If we have aroused your interest, please get in touch with us, the team at Vandenberg Immoconsult. We will be happy to advise you and introduce you to our diverse portfolio so that you too can soon be at home at Savignyplatz.
