1 Houses for sale in Unterterzen

Quarten is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Sarganserland, in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, on Lake Walen. Besides the village of Quarten, the municipality also includes the settlements of Oberterzen, Unterterzen, Quinten, Mols, Murg, and parts of Tannenbodenalp.

Canton: St. Gallen
Area: 73.2 km²

Population

3'105residents

Median taxable income

CHF 60'556

Vacancy

1.20%

Foreign residents

20.8%

Dwellings

2'333

Jobs (FTE)

1'133

Tax multiplier

102%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Unterterzen, 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

1'133 full-time-equivalent jobs across 239 businesses — services make up 68% of employment, industry 20% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

1'133FTE total

Primary11.4%

Secondary20.1%

Tertiary68.5%

Land use

4% built-up, 34% agricultural, 46% forest. Measured across 6'177 hectares (2009).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement4.5%

Agriculture40.3%

Forest55.2%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 44.3%, ahead of Mitte at 25.9%.

Source BFS

SVP

44.3%−0.7 pp

Mitte

25.9%

FDP

11.3%+1.0 pp

SP

6.3%−0.4 pp

Grüne

4.7%−1.8 pp

GLP

4.5%−1.1 pp

EDU

0.9%+0.5 pp

Others

0.5%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

59.4% of dwellings are primary residences; 40.6% are second homes (2026). The Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies here — new second-home construction is restricted.

Source BFS

Primary residences59.4%

Second homes40.6%

Second-home quota > 20% — Zweitwohnungsgesetz applies

Climate data

Annual mean 9.3°C with 1'494 mm of rain. Warmest in July (18.3°C), coldest in January (0.0°C). Station: Glarus, 517 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

9.3°C

Annual mean

Mean 9.3°C

Rain 1494 mm

Sun ≈111 days

Glarus · 517 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at Elm has risen by +2.4°C between the first 30 observed years (1879–1908) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.4°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1879–1908

Elm · 958 m.a.s.l. · 1879–2025

1 property in Unterterzen

Charming rental property in the heart of Unterterzen

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CHF980'000.–

Walenseestrasse 11, 8882 Unterterzen

"Charming rental property in the heart of Unterterzen"

Located in one of the best, hardly surpassable locations in the heart of Unterterzen, this special multi-family house presents itself as a rare opportunity where location, charm, and potential for use come together perfectly. Just a few steps from the train station, the gondola lift, and the village shop, this property combines everyday life, leisure, and relaxation in an ideal way - here, the lake and mountain enjoyment begins directly in front of the house door.The originally built house in 1899 was completely renovated in 2016/2017 and has since combined the character of a historic building with the comfort of modern living standards. On a total of around 235 m² of living space, two bright and well-cut 3.5-room apartments and a 2.5-room apartment on the ground floor are distributed, which convey a pleasant living feeling and a timeless living quality.The 394 m² large property is located in the village core zone DK3 and underlines the central and value-stable location of the property. The property is heated by an oil heating system from 2015. 4 to 5 outdoor parking spaces are available for vehicles.Two of the three apartments are already rented and provide a stable income situation, while a suitable follow-up tenant is currently being sought for the third unit, and thus additional income potential can be realized in the short term. With full rental, the net rent amounts to CHF 42,120, which corresponds to an attractive gross return of 4.3%.This house is more than just an investment: it is a place with history, character, and future - embedded in a location that is only rarely available in this form.*The sales price is to be understood as a guide price*

More listings in the Unterterzen area

Einfamilienhaus mit viel Potenzial in Seenähe, umgeben von traumhafter Bergwelt

2.5 km

CHF 550'000

8.5 rooms · 198 m²

Unterbachstrasse, 8877 Murg

Modernes Einfamilienhaus mit Panoramablick in Tannenheim

8.5 km

CHF 2'400'000

6.5 rooms

8897 Tannenheim

Ein Juwel in erhöhter Aussichtslage über dem Walensee

5.8 km

CHF 400'000

4.5 rooms · 59 m²

8874 Mühlehorn

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to buy in Unterterzen?

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

Which canton is Unterterzen in?

Unterterzen is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Unterterzen?

Unterterzen has approximately 3'105 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Unterterzen is 102% 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 Unterterzen?

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

Which canton is Unterterzen in?

Unterterzen is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Unterterzen?

Unterterzen has approximately 3'105 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Unterterzen is 102% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

1 property in Unterterzen

1 / 27

CHF980'000.–

Walenseestrasse 11, 8882 Unterterzen

"Charming rental property in the heart of Unterterzen"

Located in one of the best, hardly surpassable locations in the heart of Unterterzen, this special multi-family house presents itself as a rare opportunity where location, charm, and potential for use come together perfectly. Just a few steps from the train station, the gondola lift, and the village shop, this property combines everyday life, leisure, and relaxation in an ideal way - here, the lake and mountain enjoyment begins directly in front of the house door.The originally built house in 1899 was completely renovated in 2016/2017 and has since combined the character of a historic building with the comfort of modern living standards. On a total of around 235 m² of living space, two bright and well-cut 3.5-room apartments and a 2.5-room apartment on the ground floor are distributed, which convey a pleasant living feeling and a timeless living quality.The 394 m² large property is located in the village core zone DK3 and underlines the central and value-stable location of the property. The property is heated by an oil heating system from 2015. 4 to 5 outdoor parking spaces are available for vehicles.Two of the three apartments are already rented and provide a stable income situation, while a suitable follow-up tenant is currently being sought for the third unit, and thus additional income potential can be realized in the short term. With full rental, the net rent amounts to CHF 42,120, which corresponds to an attractive gross return of 4.3%.This house is more than just an investment: it is a place with history, character, and future - embedded in a location that is only rarely available in this form.*The sales price is to be understood as a guide price*