The average price per m² in Maxéville is 1 807 €/m² for an apartment, based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. For a house or villa, it is 3 279 €/m². About 49 transactions are recorded each year.
Atmospheric illustration of Maxéville, in Meurthe-et-Moselle.
In Maxéville, the benchmark price for an apartment stands at 1 807 €/m². This average reflects a stock in which apartments, often rented, are in the majority and weigh on the average value. Houses, notably on the residential hillsides, sell at a much higher level, around 3 279 €/m². The gap between these two markets is marked and stems from the geography of the municipality, divided between denser low-lying areas and residential heights with detached houses. These figures come from DVF data, the French notarised sales database, which lists the transactions actually registered with notaries, not self-reported estimates.
House : 3 279 €/m²
Prices from the DVF file (Demandes de valeurs foncières, published by the DGFiP), transactions actually recorded at the notary at municipality level. Cross-referenced with the Notaires de France - INSEE indices. Learn more about our methodology.
The Maxéville market is driven by its immediate proximity to Nancy and its integration into the Métropole du Grand Nancy. This situation makes it an option for households wishing to stay close to the main city and its jobs while finding more moderate prices, notably in the apartment segment. The municipality has seen a slight increase in its population in recent years, a sign of genuine residential demand. The large share of rental housing also sustains an active market for investors looking for a property near a university and hospital centre.
The conversion of former industrial sites, starting with the brewery site, plays a growing role in the evolution of the municipality. These projects are changing the image of certain areas and may, in time, shift prices in the neighbourhoods concerned. On the hillsides, the scarcity of houses and the appeal of the setting support values well above those of apartments. This segmentation between an affordable apartment market and a tighter house market is the defining feature of Maxéville, and it guides sellers as much as buyers in their decisions.
In the apartment segment, Maxéville shows a more affordable price level than Nancy and several neighbouring municipalities of the metropolitan area. Houses on the hillsides, for their part, sit at the upper end of the local market.
Maxéville extends north of Nancy, between the Meurthe valley and limestone hillsides overlooking the city. An old village first geared to farming and vines on its slopes, the municipality was profoundly transformed by industrialisation in the 19th century. Its position at the gates of Nancy, on communication routes and close to the river, made it a favourable site for economic activity. This duality between the heights, more residential, and the low-lying areas, marked by industry and multi-unit housing, still structures the organisation of the town and its property market today.
The history of Maxéville is inseparable from its breweries. At the end of the 19th century, industrialists set up a brewing business there that grew considerably. Maxéville beer was produced on a large scale and exported far beyond the region. The buildings, some of which bear the mark of Art Nouveau, testify to this prosperity. The municipality was also home to quarries supplying building stone. This industrial base shaped the population, attracted workers and gave Maxéville the identity of a working town, distinct from the more residential profile of some neighbouring heights.
In the 20th century, brewing declined and then stopped, leaving imposing industrial brownfield sites. The municipality, part of the conurbation that became the Métropole du Grand Nancy metropolitan authority, undertook the conversion of these sites, balancing heritage preservation with new cultural or economic uses. The housing stock grew, with a large share of multi-unit housing. Maxéville today has around 10 090 inhabitants. Its current face combines residential estates, business parks and areas of detached houses on the heights, in urban continuity with Nancy and the neighbouring municipalities of the metropolitan area. This industrial history and gradual conversion largely explain the contrasting structure of the housing stock and the local property market.
In Maxéville, buyer profiles vary by area. According to INSEE, the French statistics institute, the municipality has 10 090 inhabitants, and its stock consists of nearly 93 per cent main residences. Owner-occupiers are a minority, around one third, which reflects a strong presence of rental housing, especially in apartment buildings. Apartments attract first-time buyers and investors looking for a property close to Nancy on a moderate budget. Houses on the hillsides, rarer and more expensive, target established families looking for space and an open view. The immediate proximity of Nancy is a driver common to these different demands.
The benchmark price for an apartment in Maxéville is 1 807 €/m², according to DVF data drawn from notarised transactions. Houses, particularly on the hillsides, sit well above, around 3 279 €/m². This marked difference is explained by the structure of the stock and the geography of the municipality. The actual price of a property depends on its condition, its floor area, its floor or its plot, and its location. A personalised valuation helps refine this benchmark.
The gap stems from both scarcity and location. Houses are concentrated mainly on the residential hillsides, where supply is limited and demand is supported by the setting and the view. Apartments, more numerous and often located in dense areas or older housing estates, pull the average down. For the same floor area, the market therefore places a high value on the detached house. This wide price gap is a local feature to bear in mind depending on whether you are looking for an apartment or a house.
Maxéville is divided between low-lying areas, close to Nancy and the valley, more urban and marked by multi-unit housing, and residential heights on the hillsides. The residential areas on the heights offer calm and open views, while the lower areas concentrate shops, services and a large share of the apartments. Former industrial sites, including the brewery site, are being redeveloped. This diversity explains contrasting price levels from one neighbourhood to another within the municipality.
Maxéville directly borders Nancy and is well connected to the heart of the conurbation. The transport network of the Métropole du Grand Nancy serves the municipality, and the immediate proximity of the main city makes daily journeys to employment areas, stations and facilities easier. The main roads also provide quick access to the Sillon Lorrain corridor. This accessibility is an asset for working people and contributes to the appeal of the municipality, particularly for areas close to the boundary with Nancy.
Property tax is based on the cadastral rental value of the property and on the rates voted by the municipality, the metropolitan authority and the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. In an area mixing apartments and houses, the amount varies greatly depending on the type and size of the home. Rates are reviewed every year, and it is wise to check the exact amount with the town hall or on a recent tax notice before buying. Including this cost in your budget avoids unpleasant surprises after the purchase.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).