ᐅ Found a Plot of Land in Marburg... What Should I Watch Out For?

Hello everyone,

A friend might be able to connect me with a plot of land that is not currently on the market but has a great location right in the center of Marburg.

Before making a quick decision, I wanted to ask for your opinions.
The plot is reportedly fully serviced.
It is about 430sqm (4,630 sq ft) in size.

I’m a bit unsure if it’s too small for a nice single-family or two-family house.

The location would be excellent. Just a few minutes’ walk to the city, yet in a quiet neighborhood.

Price is 150,000€.

I would appreciate any information.

Thanks in advance

Hi,

First of all, congratulations on the opportunity.

bluetoothtony schrieb:

I'm a bit unsure if it’s too small for a nice single- or two-family house.

Is there a zoning plan or building regulation? You might want to check with the building authority.

This will show what and how you are allowed to build. Important details include the site coverage ratio, floor area ratio, and the permitted number of floors.
With that information, you can estimate the maximum size of the house, and then decide if it meets your needs or not.

I’m not familiar with the market in Marburg, but I find the price very attractive considering the close proximity to the city center!
Especially since I can’t find any plots nearby Marburg right away.

I would get the zoning plan and quickly evaluate if it fits your requirements, then act fast before the seller changes their mind.

But basically, 430m2 (4629 ft²) is enough for a single-family house and, depending on the zoning regulations and space requirements, can also be sufficient for a two-family house.

In urban areas, 430m2 (4629 ft²) is already considered luxury 😀

Best regards

I assume §34 applies. The aerial photo shows existing development, attached on one side (probably not transferable to the new building). You would likely have to take on the demolition, as I interpret from the price (?).

---

https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/

There is a development plan named Südl. Heinrich-Heine-Straße dated September 1, 1982. However, the street layout in the plan differs from the current reality.
According to this 40-year-old plan: residential area (WA), 2 full floors, open development, floor area ratio (FAR) 0.8, site coverage ratio 0.4, roof pitch 28°-40°.

This means that 170m² (1830 sq ft) may be built over* and 340m² (3660 sq ft) of living space can be created. (* Garages, terraces, driveways must be at least partially considered).

This is definitely sufficient for a single-family house. For a two-family house, it depends on the desired apartment sizes.

Is it really that quiet there? According to the development plan, sound insulation according to DIN 4109 is required, probably because of the nearby railway line.

RomeoZwo schrieb:

There is a development plan named Südl. Heinrich-Heine-Straße dated 01.09.1982. However, the street layout in the plan differs from the current reality. According to the 40-year-old plan: residential area (WA), 2 full floors, open development, floor area ratio 0.8, site coverage ratio 0.4, roof pitch 28°-40°.

This means that 170m² (1,830 sq ft) can be built over and 340m² (3,660 sq ft) of living space can be created. (* Garages, terraces, driveways must be at least partially taken into account).

For a single-family house, this is definitely sufficient. For a two-family house, it depends on the desired apartment sizes.

Is it really that quiet there? According to the development plan, sound insulation according to DIN4109 is required, probably due to the nearby railway line.

Good research!

As an example, you could place a house of around 120m² (1,290 sq ft) built over -> which would result in approximately 90m² (970 sq ft) of living space per floor (somewhat dependent on the construction). Repeat that on the upper floor and add some space under the roof, as this does not count as a full floor.

Garages and terraces usually count only half toward the built-up area... So you could add another 100m² (1,080 sq ft) with other structures.

So for a single-family house and the given price, I would go for it if I could live with the railway line nearby. It seems to really appeal to you.

EDIT: Most old development plans have already been somewhat relaxed. So check there to see what else is allowed. If someone had three full floors, that would likely be permitted for you as well... Or a roof with a different pitch... (flat roof?)

Many thanks for all the helpful contributions.
I will have to take a look at the railway track on site.
Trains already run at reduced speed through Marburg, anyway.
Also, there is a house located between the railway track and the property.

If we consider two garages plus a house with 120 sqm (1,292 sq ft),

is it possible to estimate whether there would still be a small nice garden with a terrace?
Or approximately how many square meters would then be available for that.

Of course, there are still a few important factors, but a rough estimate would be nice to have.