What is the tax rate in Staefa?

The municipal tax rate is 89% - more affordable than the City of Zurich (119%) for a comparable Gold Coast location.

What do villas cost in Staefa?

Villas sit at a median of CHF 13,500/m2 - moderate compared with Kuesnacht/Zollikon, but with longer commuting times and a more rural character.

Can foreign nationals buy in Staefa?

A B/C permit is required for a primary residence. The Lex Koller applies in the ordinary way.

How good are Staefa's connections?

The S7 suburban train reaches Zurich main station in 35 minutes. The Gold Coast bus runs to Meilen, Herrliberg and Erlenbach.

Real Estate in Stäfa: Buy, Sell, Value

CHF 13'500Median/m² (villa)

CHF 11'500Median/m² (apt.)

↗ +4%Price trend YoY

Why Stäfa?

The Gold Coast extension towards the Obersee
The Lattenberg wine-growing area
A historic village centre with villa quarters
A family-friendly residential location
Commutable to Zurich in 35 minutes

Market data Stäfa (Q1 2026)

The property market in Stäfa shows a rising trend, with prices up 4% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 13'500/m², apartments at CHF 11'500/m².

Taxes in Stäfa

Municipal tax rate: 89%
Property transfer tax (buyer): None
Imputed rental value factor: 70% of market rental value

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Location & infrastructure

Public transport: S-Bahn S7 (35 min. to Zurich main station)
Distance to lake: 100m
Schools: Primary school, Staefa secondary school, ISZ in 20 min.

More municipalities Goldkueste

Zollikon (ZH)
Küsnacht (ZH)
Erlenbach (ZH)
Herrliberg (ZH)
Meilen (ZH)

Frequently asked questions about Stäfa

What is the tax rate in Staefa?: The municipal tax rate is 89% - more affordable than the City of Zurich (119%) for a comparable Gold Coast location.
What do villas cost in Staefa?: Villas sit at a median of CHF 13,500/m2 - moderate compared with Kuesnacht/Zollikon, but with longer commuting times and a more rural character.
Can foreign nationals buy in Staefa?: A B/C permit is required for a primary residence. The Lex Koller applies in the ordinary way.
How good are Staefa's connections?: The S7 suburban train reaches Zurich main station in 35 minutes. The Gold Coast bus runs to Meilen, Herrliberg and Erlenbach.

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