Price of a house in Descartes
In Descartes, the median price of a house is €1,108/sq.m, i.e. about €90,856 for an average area of 82 sq.m. Data from actual DVF transactions by the DGFiP (69 sales over the 12 months ending 31 December 2025).
Price range (house)
What DVF sales say about the price of a house in Descartes
The 69 house sales recorded over 12 months weigh about 86% of the 80 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 €3,262/sq.m, about 194% above.
Observed sale prices of a house in Descartes
Of the sales of a house à Descartes, half closed between 61,400 € and 123,500 €, for a median price of 90,000 €.
Half of the house sold measure between 62 and 94 sq.m. The median plot of a house sold is 566 sq.m.
Three years of sales
| Year | Sales | Median per sq.m |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | €1,123/sq.m |
| 2024 | 53 | €1,014/sq.m |
| 2025 | 69 | €1,108/sq.m |
Between 2023 and 2025, the median price per sq.m of a house stayed stable, 1,123 € then 1,108 €.
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 69 sales
- Figures computed on 31 October 2026
The town
Descartes covers 38.1 km², lies between 37 and 121 m above sea level and had 3,369 inhabitants in the 2023 census.
Descartes is a French commune in the département of Indre-et-Loire, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Exposed to an altered oceanic climate, it is drained by the Creuse, the Esves and various other small watercourses. The commune has a natural zone of ecological, faunal and floral interest.
The full property page of the town
From Wikidata and the Wikipedia article « Descartes (Indre-et-Loire) », licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, read on 13 October 2026. Translated from the French article. Read the article
Other property types in Descartes
| Property type | Median price / sq.m | Central range, middle half of sales | Average surface | Sales, 12 months ending 31 December 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 €1,108/sq.m, with a range of €787 to €1,384/sq.m (1st to 3rd quartile), based on DVF sales published by the DGFiP.
Q2What budget for a house of 82 sq.m in Descartes?
For the average observed area (82 sq.m), the indicative budget goes from about €64,534 (1st quartile) to €113,488 (3rd quartile), around €90,856 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 (€713/sq.m), based on DVF sales published by the DGFiP.
Q4How many house sales in Descartes?
The DGFiP DVF database records 69 sales of this type in Descartes over the last 12 months.