What is the tax rate in Saint-Saphorin?

The municipal rate is 70%. Vaud lump-sum taxation is possible - Saint-Saphorin as an exclusive and rare address at the heart of the Lavaux.

What do villas cost in Saint-Saphorin?

The median price is CHF 22,000/m2 - one of the highest in the Lavaux. Very few plots are available (around 400 inhabitants in total). Off-market transactions are almost systematic.

Can foreign nationals buy in Saint-Saphorin?

A B/C permit is required for a primary residence. The Lex Koller applies. The Lavaux UNESCO site also benefits from heritage protections - all construction is strictly controlled.

Why is Saint-Saphorin growing so strongly?

The UNESCO status since 2007, plus extreme rarity (400 inhabitants, protected vineyards) and HNWI diversification away from Cologny, produce +7.2% year on year in 2026 - the strongest growth on Lake Geneva.

Real Estate in Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux): Buy, Sell, Value

CHF 22'000Median/m² (villa)

CHF 17'500Median/m² (apt.)

↗ +7.2%Price trend YoY

Why Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux)?

A medieval AOC village at the heart of the Lavaux UNESCO site
Terraced vineyards (UNESCO World Heritage since 2007)
A very small village (around 400 inhabitants) - extreme rarity
The strongest growth in the Lavaux in 2026 (+7.2% year on year)
Panoramic views over Lake Geneva and the Alps

Market data Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux) (Q1 2026)

The property market in Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux) shows a rising trend, with prices up 7.2% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 22'000/m², apartments at CHF 17'500/m².

Taxes in Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux)

Municipal tax rate: 70%
Property transfer tax (buyer): 3.3%
Imputed rental value factor: 72% of market rental value

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Location & infrastructure

Public transport: SBB train, Saint-Saphorin stop (Vevey 5 min.)
Distance to lake: 50m
Schools: Surval Montreux, Institut Le Rosey 1h away

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Frequently asked questions about Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux)

What is the tax rate in Saint-Saphorin?: The municipal rate is 70%. Vaud lump-sum taxation is possible - Saint-Saphorin as an exclusive and rare address at the heart of the Lavaux.
What do villas cost in Saint-Saphorin?: The median price is CHF 22,000/m2 - one of the highest in the Lavaux. Very few plots are available (around 400 inhabitants in total). Off-market transactions are almost systematic.
Can foreign nationals buy in Saint-Saphorin?: A B/C permit is required for a primary residence. The Lex Koller applies. The Lavaux UNESCO site also benefits from heritage protections - all construction is strictly controlled.
Why is Saint-Saphorin growing so strongly?: The UNESCO status since 2007, plus extreme rarity (400 inhabitants, protected vineyards) and HNWI diversification away from Cologny, produce +7.2% year on year in 2026 - the strongest growth on Lake Geneva.

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Source: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.