Paris · 4th
Paris Property Hunter: 4th
Marais · Île Saint-Louis · Place des Vosges
The median price per sqm in Paris's 4th arrondissement is 13 000 € in 2026. Historic Marais, Île Saint-Louis, Place des Vosges: the 4th concentrates Paris's most iconic addresses with 607 transactions per year. Home Select, a property hunter in Paris since 2011, supports buyers in this ultra-competitive market with an average 6% negotiation.
Describe your project- +1.2%
- 12-month change
- 54 days
- Time to sell
- 607
- Sales per year
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Buying in the 4th arrondissement with a property hunter
The 4th arrondissement is à Parisian myth. From Place des Vosges to Île Saint-Louis, from the Marais to Village Saint-Paul, it embodies picture-postcard Paris, and the price tags to match. Buying in the 4th means acquiring a piece of history.
Île Saint-Louis is a world apart: 2,500 inhabitants, no métro, an atmosphere of a village suspended above the Seine. Properties there are exceptionally rare and prices among the highest in Paris. The Marais side of the 4th attracts international and high-net-worth buyers: wealth investors, art collectors, senior executives.
The 4th's peculiarity for buyers is the cohabitation of buildings listed or registered as Historic Monuments (rénovation constraints) and more standard properties. A property hunter expert in the 4th knows how to navigate ABF authorisations (Architect of Historic Buildings), specific diagnostics for old buildings and the complex co-ownerships of Île Saint-Louis.
Despite high prices, the 4th offers exceptional liquidity: quality properties find buyers very quickly, making it a first-rate wealth investment.
The 4th is eternal Paris: Place des Vosges, Île Saint-Louis, Marais: addresses that never go out of fashion and prices that never truly fall.
Buyer profile
International buyers, heritage lovers, seeking exceptional properties.
Neighbourhoods
The neighbourhoods of the 4th arrondissement
- Saint-Merri
Beaubourg, Centre Pompidou, intense cultural life, investor studios
- Saint-Gervais
Village Saint-Paul, historic Marais, authentic charm
- Arsenal
Marina, Seine quays, residential calm
- Notre-Dame
Île de la Cité, Île Saint-Louis, ultra-rare exceptional addresses
Notable heritage
Notre-Dame, Centre Pompidou, Place des Vosges, Hôtel de Ville, Mémorial de la Shoah.
Most sought-after properties
Appartements île Saint-Louis, Hôtels particuliers Marais, Appartements vue Seine.
Property market
Property prices Paris 4th arrondissement en 2026
Median price per sqm
Range : 8,900 – 19,600 €/sqm
12-month change
+1.2%
Time to sell
54 days
Average size
54.8 sqm
Transactions/year
607
Owners
35.0%
Population
28,324
Price per sqm by property type
Price per sqm by surface
In the 4th, family apartments (5+ rooms) trade around 15,000 €/sqm. Île Saint-Louis commands prices well above the median. A property hunter expert in the Marais identifies the real opportunities.
Home Select estimates, DVF data, April 2026
Market data
The 4th arrondissement market since 2021
What sales actually recorded in the 4th arrondissement show, year by year.
Median price trend
| Year | Median price / sqm |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,400 € |
| 2022 | 13,400 € |
| 2023 | 13,400 € |
| 2024 | 12,800 € |
| 2025 | 13,000 € |
The median price moved from €13,400/sqm in 2021 to €13,000/sqm in 2025, a -3.0 % shift over 4 years. The period peaked in 2021, at €13,400/sqm.
What actually sells
- 1-bed188 · 31.0%
- Studios181 · 29.9%
- 2-bed121 · 20.0%
- 3-bed75 · 12.4%
- 4-bed and over41 · 6.8%
Across 606 recorded sales, 1-bed come first (188, 31.0%), ahead of studios (181).
Who lives here
Executives and professionals make up 32.5% of the working population. The average household holds 1.72 person, which drives demand towards smaller units.
Source: Home Select estimates, DVF data · data as of April 2026
Local proof
Completed searches inthe 4th
Searches actually completed in the 4th, written up in detail: the property, the price paid, the negotiation achieved and the timeline.
Buying in Paris 4th 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.
Buying from abroad
Bilingual support for expats and non-residents.
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Successful search
A successful acquisition in Paris 4th arrondissement
4th arrondissement, central Paris (75004)
- Size22 m²
- Price245 000 €
- OutcomeOff-market, found in 3 weeks, negotiated 5.8% below the 260,000 € asking price.
A 22 sqm studio sourced off-market in three weeks for an investor targeting the historic centre.View the case study
Buy alone in the 4th 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
Found with success
Arnaud helped us find and close a beautiful apartment in the 17th. His style was very collaborative and never pushy, and took the time to understand our needs to very quickly make the process efficient. During the closing period, he was always available to ensure all the different parties required were aligned, including ensuring terms were well translated in areas where my French was a bit too rusty. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a place in Paris to work with him. I have had experiences with others so have the ability to compare and Arnaud is just in another league.
- Google review
Tailored property search
Anne is very professional, attentive and responsive. Thanks to her we were able to find our apartment on time and within budget. Thank you, Anne!
- Google review
Exceeding expectations
Home Select was a great help throughout our search. Their kind advice, professionalism and excellent knowledge of the property market allowed us to find a home that matched all our criteria. They guided us before, during and after the purchase of our apartment, reassuring us in moments of doubt and supporting us through the buying process. We warmly thank Home Select for this tailored support!
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