The average price per m² in Saint-Avertin is 2 784 €/m² for an apartment, based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. About 44 transactions are recorded each year.
Atmospheric illustration of Saint-Avertin, in the Cher valley, at the gates of Tours.
The average apartment price in Saint-Avertin stands at 2 784 €/m², based on DVF data, the French notarised sales database, meaning transactions actually registered with notaries. A municipality in the Cher valley, immediately south-east of Tours, Saint-Avertin is one of the economic and residential hubs of the Tours metropolitan area. This price level places it close to Tours and the residential municipalities of its conurbation. The town stands out for its green setting, a large share of natural areas and a network of cycle paths, assets that support its appeal to families. Demand comes mainly from working households employed in the Tours metropolitan area, looking for a pleasant living environment in the immediate vicinity of the centre. Location within the municipality, proximity to the Cher and green spaces, the condition of the property and the presence of outdoor space weigh significantly on home values.
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 Saint-Avertin market follows the dynamics of the Tours metropolitan area, of which the municipality is one of the immediate residential hubs. Proximity to the centre of the conurbation and a green living environment support steady demand from working households and families seeking a balance between urban accessibility and environmental quality. This positioning places the municipality close to Tours and the neighbouring residential municipalities.
Several factors sustain the municipality's appeal. Immediate proximity to Tours, the presence of business parks, the large share of natural areas and the network of cycle paths are lasting assets. The market remains primarily one of main residences, with differences depending on location, between residential neighbourhoods in high demand and areas closer to the main roads. The quality of life and integration into the Tours metropolitan area remain solid benchmarks for buyers.
Saint-Avertin sits close to Tours and the residential municipalities of its conurbation such as Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire and Chambray-lès-Tours, with a residential suburban market close to that of the central city.
The territory of Saint-Avertin retains traces of activity dating back to the Gallo-Roman period, notably a quarry that supplied stone for the construction of Caesarodunum, ancient Tours. The site is mentioned as early as 930 under the name Venciacus, a Latinised form of Vençay. The municipality takes its name from Saint Avertin, whose cult developed locally and eventually came to designate the village.
In the Middle Ages, the village held a strategic position thanks to its bridge over the Cher. This situation led to it being burned in 1356, during the Hundred Years' War, before being rebuilt. Saint-Avertin then enjoyed a long period of agricultural prosperity, making the most of the fertile land of the Cher valley and the proximity of Tours, of which it remained a farming suburb.
In the 20th century, the municipality became fully integrated into the Tours conurbation and one of its economic hubs, with companies based in two large business parks. At the same time, Saint-Avertin cultivated the image of a green town, with a large share of natural areas and a network of cycle paths, as well as a cultural programme recognised across the conurbation. Its population has grown over recent decades to approach fifteen thousand inhabitants.
Saint-Avertin has nearly 15 000 inhabitants, making it one of the larger municipalities in the Tours conurbation. The housing stock mixes detached houses, numerous in the residential and suburban neighbourhoods, and apartment buildings, notably near the centre and the main transport routes. Main residences make up the bulk of the stock. Buyers are mainly working households and families employed in the Tours metropolitan area, looking for a green living environment in the immediate vicinity of Tours, the Cher and its natural areas. The quality of life, the range of amenities and the proximity of the centre of the conurbation support steady demand.
The average apartment price in Saint-Avertin is 2 784 €/m², based on DVF transactions actually completed before notaries. This average covers differences depending on location within the municipality, proximity to the Cher and green spaces, and the condition and type of property. The market sits close to that of Tours and the neighbouring residential municipalities.
Saint-Avertin lies in the Cher valley, immediately south-east of Tours, a few kilometres from the centre. The municipality is directly part of the Tours metropolitan area, of which it is one of the economic and residential hubs. This immediate proximity to Tours is one of the main drivers of local property demand.
The municipality combines immediate proximity to Tours with a green living environment, including a large share of natural areas, the banks of the Cher and a network of cycle paths. It also hosts business parks and a cultural programme recognised across the conurbation. These assets make it a municipality in demand among families and working people employed in the Tours metropolitan area.
The market is driven mainly by working households and families employed in the Tours metropolitan area who are looking for a pleasant living environment close to the centre. The municipality attracts both buyers of detached houses in residential neighbourhoods and buyers of apartments close to services. The quality of life supports this demand.
The value of a home in Saint-Avertin depends on its location within the municipality, its proximity to the Cher, green spaces and amenities, as well as the condition of the property and the presence of outdoor space. To position your home against the local market, you can use our free online valuation, which is based on data from sales actually registered.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).