Sweden villa prices rise by 2% in third quarter

Swedish villa prices continued to rise during the third quarter of 2026, increasing by 2% compared to the previous quarter. According to data from Statistics Sweden (SCB), the average price for a permanent residence is now 4.1 million SEK. On a year-over-year basis, prices have risen by nearly 4%.

Significant regional disparities exist within the housing market. In the Greater Stockholm area, the average price for a small house reached 7.2 million SEK. In contrast, the average prices in both Greater Gothenburg and Greater Malmö were 5.7 million SEK, representing a difference of 1.5 million SEK between Stockholm and the other major metropolitan regions.

The holiday home market also saw growth, though at a slower pace. Prices for vacation homes increased by nearly 1% compared to the previous quarter and have risen by 2% compared to the same period last year, with an average cost of 2.6 million SEK.