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Paris Property Hunter: 12th
Bercy · Nation · Bois de Vincennes
The median price per sqm in Paris's 12th arrondissement is 9 100 € in 2026. Bercy, Nation, Bois de Vincennes: the 12th is the Right Bank's largest arrondissement with 1 730 transactions per year. Home Select, a property hunter in Paris since 2011, supports buyers in this family-friendly and leafy area.
Describe your project- +1.3%
- 12-month change
- 43 days
- Time to sell
- 1 730
- Sales per year
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Buying in the 12th arrondissement with a property hunter
The 12th is the arrondissement of Parisian families. With the Bois de Vincennes, the Coulée Verte (the planted promenade that inspired New York's High Line), and prices among the most accessible in central Paris, it offers a living environment hard to match.
The typical buyer in the 12th is a family with children or a couple anticipating growth. Average transaction size exceeds the Parisian average, reflecting demand for 3 and 4-room apartments. Investors also find attractive rental yields thanks to moderate acquisition prices.
The 12th's main asset is space: larger apartments than elsewhere for the same budget, Bois de Vincennes for weekends, and excellent transport links (metros 1, 6, 8, 14, RER A). The Bercy quarter has been entirely renovated, offering a park and contemporary architecture.
The point of caution: the 12th is vast and heterogeneous. The Aligre-Bastille area is very différent from Porte de Charenton. A property hunter guides towards micro-neighbourhoods suited to the buyer's profile.
The 12th is Parisian families' secret: Bois de Vincennes, the Coulée Verte, Aligre market: space and real neighbourhood life, without leaving Paris.
Buyer profile
Families with children, sports enthusiasts, couples seeking space and transport.
Neighbourhoods
The neighbourhoods of the 12th arrondissement
- Quinze-Vingts
Aligre, east Bastille, covered market, lively village atmosphere
- Picpus
Quiet residential, Nation, good schools, families
- Bercy
Renovated quarter, park, contemporary architecture, investors
- Bel-Air
Near Vincennes, leafy calm, large apartments
Notable heritage
Bois de Vincennes, Opéra Bastille, AccorHotels Arena, Coulée Verte, Viaduc des Arts.
Most sought-after properties
Appartements familiaux, 3-4 pièces lumineux, Rez-de-jardin.
Property market
Property prices Paris 12th arrondissement en 2026
Median price per sqm
Range : 6,800 – 11,800 €/sqm
12-month change
+1.3%
Time to sell
43 days
Average size
47 sqm
Transactions/year
1,730
Owners
33.0%
Population
140,954
Price per sqm by property type
Price per sqm by surface
4-room apartments in the 12th trade around 8,800 €/sqm, making family purchases accessible in central Paris. A property hunter targets the best opportunities in this vast arrondissement.
Home Select estimates, DVF data, April 2026
Market data
The 12th arrondissement market since 2021
What sales actually recorded in the 12th arrondissement show, year by year.
Median price trend
| Year | Median price / sqm |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,400 € |
| 2022 | 10,200 € |
| 2023 | 9,600 € |
| 2024 | 9,000 € |
| 2025 | 9,100 € |
The median price moved from €10,400/sqm in 2021 to €9,100/sqm in 2025, a -12.5 % shift over 4 years. The period peaked in 2021, at €10,400/sqm.
What actually sells
- 1-bed661 · 38.4%
- 2-bed419 · 24.3%
- Studios410 · 23.8%
- 3-bed174 · 10.1%
- 4-bed and over59 · 3.4%
Across 1,723 recorded sales, 1-bed come first (661, 38.4%), ahead of 2-bed (419).
Who lives here
Executives and professionals make up 30.6% of the working population. The average household holds 1.84 person, which drives demand towards smaller units.
Source: Home Select estimates, DVF data · data as of April 2026
Local proof
Completed searches inthe 12th
Searches actually completed in the 12th, written up in detail: the property, the price paid, the negotiation achieved and the timeline.
10 searches published in this area; across the 7 with figures, the median negotiation achieved is 5.3% off the asking price.
- Couple in their forties looking for more space: a 4-room family apartment in Paris 12th in 6 weeks
- A family 4-room in the 12th: 82 sqm with continuous balcony at 780,000 euros near Nation
- Young retirees: a 78 sqm four-room flat with balcony for 695,000 euros in the 12th
- Apartment with terrace in Paris: 85 sqm with 18 sqm of outdoor space found in the 12th
Buying in Paris 12th arrondissement
Whatever your project, your dedicated hunter guides you from search to signing.
Search & acquisition
Our bespoke property search and acquisition service.
Primary residence
Your home, found and negotiated for you.
Rental investment
Yield, location and risk management.
First purchase
Reassuring guidance for first-time buyers.
Pied-à-terre
A second home in the heart of Paris.
Prestige search
Private mansions, noble floors, rare addresses.
Buying from abroad
Bilingual support for expats and non-residents.
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Successful search
A successful acquisition in Paris 12th arrondissement
Near Bastille (75012)
- Size147 m²
- Price2 400 000 €
- OutcomeFound in 1 week, 5% off, off-market with a 67 sqm terrace.
An exceptional top-floor flat with a 67 sqm terrace, sourced off-market through the network, after the client had searched in vain for over a year.View the case study
Buy alone in the 12th arrondissement or with a property hunter?
- Seller contacts10015,000
- Off-market accesslimitedfull
- Visits40+3
- Project duration6 months45 days
- Time spent150 h15 h
- Negotiation0 to 2 %6 %
- Secured projectin theoryfully
Averages observed across 1,200+ completed projects since 2011
Google reviews
They trusted Home Select
- Google review
Total satisfaction
Catherine is an outstanding professional, with an excellent knowledge of the market, remarkable efficiency in finding good deals, and an advisory approach to her clients that quickly clears the ground to identify the most suitable properties. I was extremely satisfied and would definitely recommend her! If you want to save time and money, look no further. She is great!
- Google review
Quality service
Home Select's support was of a high standard throughout my search. Very good professional advice and invaluable help over the long term.
- Google review
Proven expertise
Anne made it possible for me to purchase a studio. She is fabulous to work with. Warm, highly organised and very knowledgeable. She understood what I wanted, and with hours of hard work made it happen.
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