Paris luxury real estate in 2025: A resilient market amid economic challenges

According to a note from Sotheby’s International Realty France-Monaco reported by Zoom Invest, the French prime property market proved resilient in 2024, with nearly 750 luxury sales, a volume close to 1.4 billion euros and an average price of 1.8 million euros. The network, chaired by Alexander Kraft, fell only 7% from 2023. In Paris, Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty handles the sale and valuation of prime property in the 16th, the 17th, the Marais and Neuilly-sur-Seine.

A resilient market despite a volatile 2024

Prime property held up better than expected in 2024. Alexander Kraft, chairman and chief executive of Sotheby’s International Realty France-Monaco, describes a « volatile » year: a slow start, a spring peak, a slowdown before the summer tied to the legislative elections, the Olympic Games over the summer, a mixed autumn, then a marked rebound at year-end. The high average price, at 1.8 million euros, confirms that buyers concentrated on quality assets.

The three drivers of the year-end rebound

The late-2024 rebound rests on three factors. The continued fall in interest rates eased the financing of purchases. Price adjustments, across France, brought sellers back to more realistic levels. The return of foreign buyers, especially after the American elections, supported demand. The market thus shifted from a sellers’ market to a buyers’ market.

The return of international buyers

International buyers came back in force to the Paris market. Americans lead, followed by buyers from the Middle East and some European nationalities, notably Scandinavian, German and Swiss. The near-parity between the dollar and the euro gave them 10 to 15% more purchasing power than in previous years. Their budgets often range from 3 to more than 20 million euros.

2025, a record year for the network

The year 2025 broke every record for the network. Sotheby’s International Realty France-Monaco reports nearly 970 luxury sales and a volume close to 1.95 billion euros, up around 40% year on year. The average price reaches 1.95 million euros, the highest ever recorded by the network in France. The fourth quarter of 2025, at more than 650 million euros, became the largest in its history.

The neighbourhoods and prices of ultra-prime Paris

The most prime addresses in Paris cluster in the 7th, the 8th and the Triangle d’Or. The 16th, around Victor Hugo and the Trocadéro, and Neuilly-sur-Seine, near the Bois de Boulogne, remain highly sought after. The Marais and the Île Saint-Louis round out the map of prime Paris. The most contested properties share one trait: a rare address, a high floor, an unobstructed view or outdoor space.

Prime property prices in Paris

The average price of the network’s luxury sales stands at 1.8 million euros in 2024 and 1.95 million in 2025. By the square metre, in early 2026:

• 7th, 8th and Triangle d’Or, prime residential: around 15,000 to 21,000 €/m², with the rarest trophy assets exceeding 25,000 to 30,000 €/m²
• 16th (Victor Hugo, Trocadéro): around 11,000 to 13,000 €/m² depending on the address
• Average price of a property sold by the network: 1.95 million euros in 2025

These figures are indicative. Each property carries its own value, tied to address, floor, view, condition and rarity. A tailored valuation remains essential.

FAQ – The prime property market in Paris

How is the Paris prime property market doing?

The Paris prime property market remains solid. After a resilient 2024, marked by a limited 7% dip, 2025 broke the records of the Sotheby’s International Realty France-Monaco network, with nearly 1.95 billion euros in sales. Prime property acts as a safe haven, driven by international buyers and a wealthy French clientele.

What is the average price of a prime property?

The average price of the Sotheby’s International Realty France-Monaco network’s luxury sales reaches 1.95 million euros in 2025, against 1.8 million in 2024. This is the highest level ever recorded by the network in France. It reflects buyers concentrating on quality properties, well located and in good condition.

Which Paris neighbourhoods are most sought after?

The 7th, the 8th and the Triangle d’Or hold the most prime addresses in Paris. The 16th, around Victor Hugo and the Trocadéro, and Neuilly-sur-Seine, near the Bois de Boulogne, remain popular with families. The Marais and the Île Saint-Louis complete the prime map, with their private mansions and views over the Seine.

Who buys prime property in Paris today?

The clientele is both international and French. Americans, buyers from the Middle East, Scandinavians, Germans and Swiss are the most represented among foreign buyers. A wealthy French clientele is also turning to bricks and mortar amid uncertainty. UHNWIs, with assets above 30 million dollars, favour rare properties that can be passed on.

Why is prime property a safe haven?

Prime property is still seen as a safe haven in uncertain times. It combines security of investment, transmission across generations and rarity of the asset. Buyers now look for renovated, sustainable and well-located properties. The quality of the address and the condition of the property weigh more than ever in the decision.

How do you get a prime property valued in Paris?

Valuing a prime property rests on a street-by-street, floor-by-floor reading of the market. Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty values property free of charge in the 16th, the 17th, Neuilly-sur-Seine and the Marais, with the international exposure of the Sotheby’s International Realty network. You can request a free valuation on +33 1 40 60 50 00.

Valuing a prime property in Paris and western Paris

To find the value of a prime apartment, a private mansion or a large estate, Paris Ouest Sotheby’s International Realty combines local expertise with international exposure. The 16th arrondissement office welcomes you at 95 avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris. You can request a free valuation or reach an advisor on +33 1 40 60 50 00. The conversation stays confidential, with no obligation.