Published on 09/08/2026 · Last checked on 16/08/2026
| Type | Detached house |
|---|---|
| Living area approx. | 96 m² |
| Available from | Nach Vereinbarung |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 4 |
| Plot area | 1010 m² |
|---|---|
| Year built | 1938 |
| Condition | Needs renovation |
| Heating | Central heating |
| Fuel type | Oil |
| Floors in the building | 2 |
| Usable floor area | 168 m² |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Purchase price | 499.000 € |
|---|---|
| Price per m² | 5,197.92 €/m² |
| Commission | no commission for buyers |
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More financing calculators and assumptionsNot a new-build cube, not 08/15 – Berlin old-building gem with approx. 1,010 m² plot seeking people with ideas
This house is not for people who only want to change the Wi-Fi name and then say they have “moved in, all done.” This house is for people who see possibilities where others see only work. For people with ideas, courage, a toolbox – or at least a good tradesperson in their phonebook.
At Rahnsdorfer Straße 38 in Berlin-Mahlsdorf, a detached residential house from 1936 is waiting for its next chapter. And yes: it may be worked on again. Water pipes, electrical systems, windows, floors and further trades require modern attention. In return, you get something that is becoming increasingly rare in Berlin: a large plot, a genuine house with history and plenty of room for your own ideas.
The approx. 1,010 m² plot is the true star of this property. There is room here for a garden, family, workshop, terrace, vegetable beds, play equipment, a dog, chicken fantasies or simply the luxury of not looking straight into your neighbour’s breakfast coffee. Anyone who has been searching for a while knows: plot sizes like this are no longer a given in Berlin.
The house itself has two full floors, a basement and an attic. The attic offers potential for future conversion – subject, of course, to review by a structural engineer and the building authority. The existing structure opens up various possibilities: renovate, modernise, rethink or examine what construction options the plot offers in the long term.
The ground floor and upper floor provide classic living spaces. The basement offers additional usable space for storage, utilities, hobbies or anything one likes to keep out of sight in everyday life. The attic completes the space available and makes the property particularly interesting for buyers who think beyond its current condition.
The property is located in Berlin-Mahlsdorf, an established residential area with plenty of greenery, detached houses, gardens and a pleasant neighbourhood structure. Here, you live peacefully while still being in Berlin. Mahlsdorf is ideal for people looking for more space but who do not want to leave the city entirely.
This house is not a glossy property. It is honest. It shows that it needs work. But that is precisely where the opportunity lies: those who invest here can create a home that is not off the shelf. No grey New-build cube, not a soulless standard solution, but a Berlin old-build property with character, land and development potential.
In short: This property is not looking for fair-weather buyers. It is looking for people with imagination.
Anyone looking for a finished house without tasks will probably not be happy here. But anyone looking for a large plot of land in Berlin-Mahlsdorf and keen to turn an old house into something special again should definitely take a look at this property.
- Special features
- An old tiled stove
- Copper gutter
- Beautiful roof tiles renovated after reunification
- Well
- Property is offered commission-free to the buyer.
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Berlin-Mahlsdorf is one of those places where you briefly wonder: “Am I still in Berlin—or already in weekend mode?” And that is precisely what makes this location so appealing.
Rahnsdorfer Straße is situated in an established residential area characterized by detached houses, gardens, mature trees, and pleasantly generous spacing between the properties. Here, you do not live surrounded by concrete, hustle, and parking struggles, but in a neighborhood where you can still hear birds in the morning and truly enjoy the garden in the evening. Berlin is still Berlin—just with more greenery, more peace and quiet, and significantly less urban stress right outside your door.
Mahlsdorf is one of the sought-after residential areas in eastern Berlin and is particularly popular with people looking for space, privacy, and a family-friendly environment without wanting to leave the capital. The district combines an established settlement structure with good accessibility and a pleasant mix of proximity to the city and an almost village-like character. It is precisely this combination that makes Mahlsdorf so attractive: you live peacefully, but not remotely.
Shopping facilities, schools, daycare centers, doctors, and everyday amenities are located nearby and are easily accessible depending on the destination. The existing transport routes and public transportation connect residents both with the surrounding districts and with Berlin’s city center. At the same time, attractive local recreational areas such as Kaulsdorf, Köpenick, Dammheide, and the green outskirts of eastern Berlin are close by.
The atmosphere is particularly appealing: Mahlsdorf is not an artificially planned new-build quarter, but a historically established district with character. Here, houses do not merely stand next to one another—streets, properties, and gardens still tell a little bit of history. Anyone looking for a home that does not resemble an anonymous residential complex, but rather genuine Berlin suburban life, will find a location with plenty of heart here.
In short: Mahlsdorf offers what many people in Berlin are looking for and increasingly rarely find—peace and quiet, greenery, a property, a neighborhood, and yet proximity to the city. An ideal place for families, garden enthusiasts, fans of period buildings, and anyone who says: “I want Berlin, but with room to breathe.”
