Price of a house in Descartes
In Descartes, the median price of a house is €1,101/sq.m, i.e. about €95,787 for an average area of 87 sq.m. Data from actual DVF transactions by the DGFiP (123 sales over 12 months).
Price range (house)
What DVF sales say about the price of a house in Descartes
The 123 house sales recorded over 12 months weigh about 92% of the 134 apartment and house sales in the town. On price per sq.m the house holds position 1st among the 2 property types Descartes measures, and position 1st on twelve-month volume. Compared with the neighbouring towns tracked by Briveo where this property type is measured, Tours comes out at €3,855/sq.m, about 250% above. Across all property types, the town's median price has moved +7% over one year, based on DVF sales published by the DGFiP.
Indicative budget for a house of 87 sq.m
Indicative calculation: DVF price per sq.m multiplied by the average observed area, excluding notary fees.
Source and method
- Property transfer records (DVF), published by the French tax authority (DGFiP)
- Sales recorded from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2025
- Based on 123 sales
- Figures computed on 2 September 2026
Other property types in Descartes
| Property type | Median price / sq.m | p25-p75 range | Average surface | Sales 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | €682 | €628 – €775 | 69 m² | 9 |
Price of a house in nearby cities
Cities tracked by BRIVEO in the same department, median for the same property type when available.
Frequently asked questions, House in Descartes
Q1What is the price of a house in Descartes in 2026?
In Descartes, the median price of a house is €1,101/sq.m, with a range of €773 to €1,432/sq.m (1st to 3rd quartile), based on DVF sales published by the DGFiP.
Q2What budget for a house of 87 sq.m in Descartes?
For the average observed area (87 sq.m), the indicative budget goes from about €67,251 (1st quartile) to €124,584 (3rd quartile), around €95,787 at the median price. Indicative calculation, DVF price per sq.m multiplied by the area, excluding notary fees.
Q3How does the price of a house compare with apartments in Descartes?
The median price of a house in Descartes is about 55% above the city's apartment median (€711/sq.m), based on DVF sales published by the DGFiP.
Q4How many house sales in Descartes?
The DGFiP DVF database records 123 sales of this type in Descartes over the last 12 months.