The right price is the foundation of a successful sale. Too high and it scares off buyers and drags the sale out; too low is a real loss. We explain what determines the value of an apartment and how to set it reliably.
What determines the price of an apartment
Location
This is factor number one. The city matters, and within it the district, the prestige of the area, transport links, greenery and infrastructure. The same square metres in Katowice and on the outskirts of Sosnowiec can differ in price several times over.
Floor area and layout
Smaller apartments usually have a higher price per m². The functionality of the layout, the number of rooms and whether they are separated (non-walk-through) also matter.
Floor level and building
A lift, the condition of the stairwell, the year of construction, the building material, running costs and the surroundings all have a real impact on the price. Ground-floor units and top floors without a lift are often valued lower.
Standard and technical condition
A move-in-ready apartment achieves a higher price than one in need of renovation, but be careful — an expensive, tasteful finish does not always pay off in the price. More in the guide how to prepare an apartment for sale.
Market situation
Demand, supply, the availability of mortgages and the overall price trend at a given moment raise or lower the real value.
How to set the value — 3 methods
- Comparing listings — set your property against similar ones (floor area, floor level, standard) in the same district. Remember that asking prices are often higher than the prices at which transactions were actually concluded.
- Transaction prices — the most reliable data come from the property price register (prices of actual transactions), not from listings alone.
- Valuation by an agent or appraiser — an agent will prepare a market analysis aimed at a sale (free of charge with us), while a certified property appraiser provides a formal valuation report (e.g. for a bank).
Indicative prices in our region (2026)
| City | Indicative price per m² |
|---|---|
| Katowice | ~9 400 zł/m² |
| Sosnowiec | ~7 000–8 900 zł/m² |
| Mysłowice | ~6 000–6 800 zł/m² |
Indicative figures based on the property price register and listing portals (June 2026). Within each city, prices vary significantly between districts — you'll find the details on the city pages.
Valuation example
A 50 m² apartment in a good district of Katowice, at around 9 400 zł/m², comes to roughly ~470 000 zł. This value is adjusted up or down depending on the floor level, standard, layout and condition of the building — which is why we value every property individually.
The most common mistake: an inflated price
A listing with an inflated price loses the most interest in the first weeks, and subsequent reductions breed mistrust. A realistic market price attracts buyers and competitive offers from the very start — and often ends with a better final figure.
The role of a real estate agency
We'll prepare a reliable, free valuation based on real data from the area and guide the entire sale — see how to sell an apartment step by step — in Katowice, Mysłowice and Sosnowiec.