Ixelles remains a distinct market within Brussels. In 2025, the median price of a house stood at €700,000, a decline of 5.1% compared to 2021. Over the same period, the median price of apartments rose by 11.3%. These contrasting trends must be distinguished from the value of each property: they do not, on their own, indicate a decline in demand for houses.
Ixelles retains a strong residential character, thanks to the Étangs, its proximity to the Bois de la Cambre, and its distinctive architecture. Mansions and apartments there cater to a variety of needs. When appraising a property, its exact location, size, condition, energy efficiency, and outdoor spaces matter more than a general assessment of the neighborhood.
A Market with Mixed Trends
In 2025, 20.1% of homebuyers in Ixelles came from outside Brussels. Fednot presents this figure as a sign of the area’s appeal to buyers from outside the capital, rather than as evidence of an exclusively local market.
The 11.3% increase in the median price of apartments between 2021 and 2025 must also be viewed in context: in 2025 alone, this price is expected to decline by 1.4% compared to 2024. For homeowners, distinguishing between long-term trends and recent developments helps them assess their own situation without generalizing to all properties.
Geography of the Neighborhoods of Ixelles
Les Étangs and Flagey, Le Châtelain, the Porte de Namur area, Boondael, and the university districts each offer different lifestyles. The Official Presentation of the Neighborhoods of Ixelles helps pinpoint these areas. Within a given neighborhood, the immediate surroundings and the building’s characteristics remain key factors in determining a valuation.
A house or an apartment in Ixelles? The answer depends on the property and your plans. The municipal median price alone isn’t enough to determine whether a purchase is worthwhile or to set a selling price. An analysis of the neighborhood, the condition of the property, and comparable listings allows you to arrive at an accurate estimate.
Real Estate Appraisals in Ixelles: Our Areas of Expertise
Flagey and the Ixelles Ponds — The vibrant heart of the town: Art Deco apartments, restored mansions, and a lively neighborhood atmosphere centered around Place Flagey. Apartments with views of the ponds are among the most sought-after properties in Ixelles.
Castellan and Bailiff — Between Avenue Louise and Chaussée de Waterloo: food shops, a Wednesday market, and charming apartments that are highly sought after by young professionals and expats.
Saint Boniface and Matongé — Lively, cosmopolitan neighborhoods with more affordable entry-level prices, driven by rental demand from students and Europeans.
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Useful information for your purchase
Before you buy a property in the Brussels Region, make sure you consider the financial and energy aspects:
- Calculate your notary fees - Official simulator of the Fédération du Notariat (notaire.be)
- Reduction in registration fees - Conditions and amounts in Brussels Taxation
- Additional EPB allowance — Additional reduction in the taxable base for registration duties, subject to conditions, for an improvement of at least two energy classes within five years
- PEB 2033 and 2045 targets — PEB 275 target by 2033 at the latest, followed by the PEB 150 target no earlier than 2045: see the timeline, requirements, and exemptions on the Brussels Environment website
- EPB certificate - Understanding the energy certificate for your future property
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A selection of properties in Ixelles and the surrounding area
Discover a selection of properties listed by our agency in Ixelles and the surrounding area. Some have already been sold or rented: check each listing to see its current status.
- Art Nouveau House – King's Garden
- House – just a stone's throw from the Ixelles Ponds
- Furnished house, south-facing terrace – Étangs d’Ixelles
- 3-Bedroom Apartment – Place Brugmann / Tenbosch
- 2-Bedroom Apartment – Louise / Châtelain
- 2-Bedroom Apartment – Avenue Louise
- 2-Bedroom Apartment – Louise / Abbaye de la Cambre
- 2-Bedroom Penthouse – Luxury Residence
- 2-Bedroom Penthouse – 6th Floor, Furnished
- 2-bedroom apartment – luxury building
- 1-Bedroom Apartment – Bois & Abbaye de la Cambre
- 1-Bedroom Luxury Apartment (4th Floor)
- 1-Bedroom Luxury Apartment (3rd Floor)
- 1-Bedroom Apartment – European Parliament Neighborhood
- 2-Bedroom Duplex with Terrace – Place de Londres
- 2-Bedroom Duplex Penthouse – Ixelles
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The Real Estate Market in Ixelles in 2025
In 2025, according to the Notaries' Barometer (notaire.be), the median price of a home in Ixelles is 700 000 €. Notable feature: Ixelles is the the only municipality in Brussels where the median home price has fallen over the past five years (-5.1% Q3-Q1). As for apartments, Ixelles is the second most expensive municipality in Brussels (after Woluwe-Saint-Pierre), with an increase of 11.3% Q3-Q1 over the past five years.
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