4 Houses for sale in Contra

Contra may refer to:

Canton: Ticino
Area: 5.4 km²

Population

3'393residents

Median taxable income

CHF 55'817

Vacancy

1.39%

Foreign residents

26.3%

Dwellings

2'158

Jobs (FTE)

1'260

Tax multiplier

93%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Contra, coloured by how it's used. Drawn from the BFS Arealstatistik 2025 release — the most recent nationwide snapshot.

Source BFS Arealstatistik

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Jobs & economy

1'260 full-time-equivalent jobs across 245 businesses — services make up 71% of employment, industry 27% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

1'260FTE total

Primary1.7%

Secondary27.0%

Tertiary71.3%

Land use

40% built-up, 11% agricultural, 45% forest. Measured across 369 hectares (2009).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement41.4%

Agriculture11.3%

Forest47.3%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SP led the 2023 National Council election with 17.7%, ahead of FDP at 16.8%.

Source BFS

SP

17.7%−0.7 pp

FDP

16.8%−0.2 pp

Lega

15.6%−1.2 pp

SVP

15.6%+3.0 pp

Mitte

15.2%

Grüne

10.8%−2.1 pp

GLP

1.4%+0.4 pp

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

80.2% of dwellings are primary residences; 19.8% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences80.2%

Second homes19.8%

Climate data

Annual mean 5.6°C with 1'609 mm of rain. Warmest in July (14.0°C), coldest in February (-1.3°C). Station: Cimetta, 1661 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

5.6°C

Annual mean

Mean 5.6°C

Rain 1609 mm

Sun ≈188 days

Cimetta · 1661 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Locarno / Monti has risen by +2.1°C between the first 30 observed years (1883–1912) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.1°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1883–1912

Locarno / Monti · 367 m.a.s.l. · 1883–2025

4 properties in Contra

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CHF1'380'000.–

3.5 rooms120 m²

3.5 roomsCHF1'380'000.–120 m²

6646 Contra

"Modernes Ferienhaus mit Pool (78)"

Ruhige Aussichtslage im Grünen Moderne Haustechnik mit Wärmepumpe Mediterraner Wohlfühlstil Schöner Garten mit Lounge Original Tessiner Dorf mit Grotti und Restaurants Zwei Parkplätze Pool zur Mitbenützung Zweitwohnsitz Contra ist eine Gemeinde im Kanton Tessin in idyllischer Lage, umgeben von den Ufern des Lago Maggiore und einer grandiosen Hügellandschaft. Es liegt etwa 500 m über dem Meeresspiegel und ist ein Ortsteil der Gemeinde Tenero. Im Dorf gibt es neben der Kirche ein Geschäft für den täglichen Bedarf. Einerseits ist Tenero-Contra als wichtiges Industriezentrum bekannt. In der Vergangenheit hat sich die Gemeinde aber auch in einem anderen Bereich hervorgetan, dem Tourismus. In der warmen Jahreszeit strömen jährlich etwa 13.000 Menschen nach Tenero-Contra, darunter etwa 10.000 Urlauber.

Stylish villa in sunny panoramic location (5)

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CHF2'480'000.–

6.5 rooms212 m²

6.5 roomsCHF2'480'000.–212 m²

6646 Contra

"Stylish villa in sunny panoramic location (5)"

180-degree panoramic view of the lake and Magadino plain Year-round sunny and quiet living location Second home possible Partially renovated in 2022/23 Bright living rooms with large window fronts Fireplace, wooden floors and Mediterranean ambiance Well-kept garden with pergola and terraces Flexible guest and hobby rooms Solar collectors and double garage Good connection to Locarno and Tenero Contra is a municipality in the canton of Tessin in an idyllic location, surrounded by the shores of Lake Maggiore and a grandiose hill landscape. It is located about 500 meters above sea level and is a district of the municipality of Tenero. In the village, there is a shop for daily needs besides the church. On the one hand, Tenero-Contra is known as an important industrial center. However, in the past, the municipality has also excelled in another area, tourism. In the warm season, around 13,000 people flock to Tenero-Contra every year, including about 10,000 vacationers.

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CHF690'000.–

3.5 rooms65 m²

3.5 roomsCHF690'000.–65 m²

6646 Contra

"3.5-Zimmer-Haus / Casa di 3.5 locali"

5 1/2-Zimmer-Villetta mit Aussichtsterrassen, Garten und Weitsicht

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CHF1'480'000.–

5.5 rooms200 m²

5.5 roomsCHF1'480'000.–200 m²

6646 Contra

"5 1/2-Zimmer-Villetta mit Aussichtsterrassen, Garten und Weitsicht"

More listings in the Contra area

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1.0 km

CHF 1'085'000

4 rooms · 100 m²

6596 Gordemo

Zeitgenössische Liegenschaft mit Garage, Innenlift und spektakulärer 180°-Panoramasicht

1.1 km

CHF 2'600'000

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1.2 km

CHF 2'500'000

4.5 rooms · 312 m²

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Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to buy in Contra?

4 houses are currently listed to buy in Contra on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Contra in?

Contra is located in the canton of Ticino.

What is the population of Contra?

Contra has approximately 3'393 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Contra?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Contra is 93% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to buy in Contra?

4 houses are currently listed to buy in Contra on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is Contra in?

Contra is located in the canton of Ticino.

What is the population of Contra?

Contra has approximately 3'393 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Contra?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Contra is 93% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

4 properties in Contra

1 / 13

CHF1'380'000.–

3.5 rooms120 m²

3.5 roomsCHF1'380'000.–120 m²

6646 Contra

"Modernes Ferienhaus mit Pool (78)"

Ruhige Aussichtslage im Grünen Moderne Haustechnik mit Wärmepumpe Mediterraner Wohlfühlstil Schöner Garten mit Lounge Original Tessiner Dorf mit Grotti und Restaurants Zwei Parkplätze Pool zur Mitbenützung Zweitwohnsitz Contra ist eine Gemeinde im Kanton Tessin in idyllischer Lage, umgeben von den Ufern des Lago Maggiore und einer grandiosen Hügellandschaft. Es liegt etwa 500 m über dem Meeresspiegel und ist ein Ortsteil der Gemeinde Tenero. Im Dorf gibt es neben der Kirche ein Geschäft für den täglichen Bedarf. Einerseits ist Tenero-Contra als wichtiges Industriezentrum bekannt. In der Vergangenheit hat sich die Gemeinde aber auch in einem anderen Bereich hervorgetan, dem Tourismus. In der warmen Jahreszeit strömen jährlich etwa 13.000 Menschen nach Tenero-Contra, darunter etwa 10.000 Urlauber.

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CHF2'480'000.–

6.5 rooms212 m²

6.5 roomsCHF2'480'000.–212 m²

6646 Contra

"Stylish villa in sunny panoramic location (5)"

180-degree panoramic view of the lake and Magadino plain Year-round sunny and quiet living location Second home possible Partially renovated in 2022/23 Bright living rooms with large window fronts Fireplace, wooden floors and Mediterranean ambiance Well-kept garden with pergola and terraces Flexible guest and hobby rooms Solar collectors and double garage Good connection to Locarno and Tenero Contra is a municipality in the canton of Tessin in an idyllic location, surrounded by the shores of Lake Maggiore and a grandiose hill landscape. It is located about 500 meters above sea level and is a district of the municipality of Tenero. In the village, there is a shop for daily needs besides the church. On the one hand, Tenero-Contra is known as an important industrial center. However, in the past, the municipality has also excelled in another area, tourism. In the warm season, around 13,000 people flock to Tenero-Contra every year, including about 10,000 vacationers.

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