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Property prices in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
In 2025, the median sale price in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean was €350,000 for a house (62 sales) and €219,000 for an apartment (798 sales), according to Statbel. The latest figures: in the first half of 2026, the median house sold for €318,000, against €350,000 in the first half of 2025.
Median house, first half of 2026
€318,000
−9.1% on Jan–Jun 2025 (€350,000), 24 sales
Median house, 2025
€350,000
Middle 50% of sales: €275,000–€390,000
Median apartment, first half of 2026
€220,000
+2.3% on Jan–Jun 2025 (€215,000), 344 sales
Median apartment, 2025
€219,000
Middle 50% of sales: €176,000–€265,000
Bought at the 2025 median of €350,000 as your only home, a house in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean costs about €373,000 all-in, with registration tax and notary fees. Borrowing 80% of the price adds about €5,600 for the mortgage deed. In Brussels the first €200,000 is tax-free only if the price is no more than €600,000; above that, the whole price is taxed at 12.5%. The true cost of buying a home in Belgium, item by item
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| Property type | Median price 2025 | Middle 50% of sales | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced or semi-detached house | €350,000 | €274,000–€388,500 | 61 |
| Apartment | €219,000 | €176,000–€265,000 | 798 |
First half of 2026, against the first half of 2025
| Property type | First half of 2025 | First half of 2026 | Change | Sales, Jan–Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All houses | €350,000 | €318,000 | −9.1% | 24 |
| Terraced or semi-detached house | €350,000 | €318,000 | −9.1% | 24 |
| Apartment | €215,000 | €220,000 | +2.3% | 344 |
In 2025, 860 homes (62 houses and 798 apartments) changed hands in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, 2.7% more than in 2024. Molenbeek-Saint-Jean is mostly an apartment market: 93% of the homes sold in 2025 were apartments.
Asking price per m² in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
| Property type | Median asking price per m² |
|---|---|
| Houses | €2,292/m² |
| Apartments | €2,670/m² |
On 26 October 2026, 105 houses and 502 apartments in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean were advertised for sale on Immoweb. Immoweb marked 20% of the houses as under offer.
Median sale price in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean since 1980
HousesApartmentsShaded: middle 50% of sales
In 1980, the median house in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean sold for €24,789, and in 2000 for €94,200 (Belgian francs converted to euros); today it is €350,000, about 14 times as much as in 1980.
How prices are moving
In Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, the median house price rose 4.5% in 2025, 8.5% over five years and 54.9% over ten years; the median apartment price rose 3.4% in 2025, 18.4% over five years and 47% over ten years. The latest figures: in the first half of 2026, the median house sold for €318,000, against €350,000 in the first half of 2025.
| 2024–2025 | 2020–2025 | 2015–2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | +4.5% | +8.5% | +54.9% |
| Apartments | +3.4% | +18.4% | +47.0% |
Price history in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, year by year
| Year | Median house | Median apartment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €350,000 | €219,000 |
| 2024 | €335,000 | €211,850 |
| 2023 | €337,500 | €210,000 |
| 2022 | €350,000 | €210,000 |
| 2021 | €300,000 | €195,000 |
| 2020 | €322,500 | €185,000 |
| 2019 | €275,000 | €175,000 |
| 2018 | €244,500 | €165,000 |
| 2017 | €260,000 | €155,000 |
| 2016 | €243,000 | €150,000 |
| 2015 | €226,000 | €149,000 |
| 2014 | €243,750 | €150,000 |
| 2013 | €268,500 | €153,500 |
| 2012 | €235,000 | €152,500 |
| 2011 | €242,000 | €150,000 |
| 2010 | €240,000 | €146,500 |
Compared with the Brussels Region and Belgium
| Molenbeek-Saint-Jean | Brussels Region | Belgium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median house price | €350,000 | €530,000 | €315,000 |
| Median apartment price | €219,000 | €270,000 | €250,000 |
Over ten years, the median house price in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean rose 54.9%, against a 57.5% rise across Belgium.
Molenbeek-Saint-Jean has the 2nd lowest 2025 median house price in the Brussels-Capital Region.
Prices by neighbourhood in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (2024)
For an apartment, the highest median is in Condor (€232,500) and the lowest in Étangs Noirs (€155,000).
| Statistical sector | Median house | Median apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Condor | – | €232,500 |
| Benes | – | €230,000 |
| Korenbeek | – | €225,000 |
| Mettewie – Idylle | – | €224,500 |
| Osseghem | – | €220,000 |
| Machtens-Nord | – | €215,000 |
| Moortebeek | – | €214,500 |
| Mettewie-Buildings | – | €202,500 |
| Neep (Quartier du) | – | €200,000 |
| Pfeiffer | – | €200,000 |
| Laekenveld | – | €200,000 |
| Machtens-Sud | – | €198,000 |
| Baeck | – | €196,000 |
| Libérateurs | – | €192,000 |
| Steyns | – | €184,500 |
| Étangs Noirs | – | €155,000 |
Who lives in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Incomes sit under the Belgian median: the typical tax declaration in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean showed €22,704 in 2023, 25% less than nationally. These are taxable incomes, which leave out the salaries of the many EU and international officials living in and around Brussels. Renters set the tone: only 41% of households owned their home at the 2021 census, against 65% across Belgium. Molenbeek-Saint-Jean is gaining residents: the population rose 1.9% between 2016 and 2026, to 98,411.
Flood and soil in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Flooding is a real risk in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean: 10% of the commune’s area lies in a medium or high flood-hazard zone (1.6% in the high class), plus 22.8% in the low class. 23.2% of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean’s ground area is listed in the regional soil-condition inventory (a known or suspected contamination history). Flood and soil are two of the checks to run on one specific home before you sign; our guide to what to check before making an offer covers the rest.
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Nearby communes
On median house prices, Molenbeek-Saint-Jean lands between Anderlecht (€341,000) and Berchem-Sainte-Agathe (€413,750).
| Commune | House median | Apartment median |
|---|---|---|
| Anderlecht | €341,000 | €210,000 |
| Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | €413,750 | €225,000 |
| Jette | €425,000 | €220,000 |
| City of Brussels | €430,000 | €270,000 |
| Dilbeek | €430,000 | €280,000 |
| Koekelberg | – | €226,000 |