Fully furnished micro apartment in KA-Weststadt - balcony, underground parking, Airbnb possible, available

Property description & concept

This well-kept, fully furnished 1-room apartment with a southwest-facing balcony is located on the 3rd floor of the well-known residential complex "Studienresidenz Sophienstraße" - in the middle of Karlsruhe's Weststadt, one of the city's most stable districts.

This is a separate residential property with land register entry, not a hotel suite, but a fully-fledged condominium with its own front door, doorbell, intercom, letterbox, telephone / internet connection and its own electricity meter.

The building was constructed in 1988 by SÜBA Karlsruhe GmbH and marketed by Real-Treuhand.
It comprises two buildings:
- Sophienstraße 69-71: 123 micro-apartments + 4 commercial units (hotel & service areas)
- Lessingstrasse 37 a-c: 44 classic condominiums

The unit on offer is located in the quiet residential wing - no reception entrance, no public traffic. Access is via a separate stairwell with elevator - discreet, clean and well-kept.

Target groups & usage options
This apartment is the ideal solution for investors, commuters and parents who want to combine ownership, yield and flexibility:
- Investors who rent out furnished or via Airbnb - legally secure and without a planning application.
- Commuters who work in Karlsruhe on weekdays: Car in the garage, bike to work.
- Parents who want their children to have their own secure apartment instead of a shared flat.

Airbnb & short-term rental legally compliant
The declaration of division of the WEG permits residential and commercial use.
This means that short-term rentals (e.g. Airbnb, booking or business apartments) are fully permitted and are not considered a change of use under building law.
A building application or misappropriation permit is not required.
Owners are free to choose whether to use the property themselves, rent it out long-term or let it on a daily basis - a legal freedom that is rare in Karlsruhe and will remain in place permanently.

Furnishings & comfort
The apartment is sold fully furnished - including a fully fitted kitchen (no pantry block), bed, wardrobe, TV, table and dining area.
The kitchen has a ceramic hob, oven, extractor fan (exhaust air), fridge and microwave.
The bathroom has a shower, fan and light-colored tiles; all rooms have LED spotlights.

A washing machine connection is also available (for rooms). Depending on the tenant's requirements, the washing machine can be installed or removed.

Heating and hot water are provided by district heating (Stadtwerke Karlsruhe, primary energy factor 0.26) - no maintenance, no chimney sweep, no obligation to replace.
Heating and water costs are calculated on a flat-rate basis according to living space, without meter reading or maintenance fees - so the ancillary costs remain constant and predictable.

A particular advantage of the complex is the professional service provided by the affiliated hotel:
The corridors and communal areas are cleaned daily, janitors and service staff are always on site - their costs are borne by the hotel, not the apartment owner.
This means that residents and landlords benefit from an environment that is always well maintained, without additional fees or administrative costs.

The monthly house fee is only around €66 including heating, administration, garbage and maintenance, and €18.59 is allocated to reserves.

This makes this apartment one of the most objectively economical micro-apartments in Karlsruhe.

Conclusion
A fully equipped micro-apartment with hotel comfort in the surroundings, but full freedom of ownership:
Furnished, legally rentable, energy-efficient and ready for immediate occupancy.
The combination of daily care, professional house service and minimal operating costs makes this property the ideal choice for anyone who wants to live, rent or earn - without effort, but with substance.

Location & surroundings

The apartment is located at Sophienstraße 69, in the middle of Karlsruhe's Weststadt district - one of the city's most popular, quietest and most stable locations.
This is where historic architecture meets modern infrastructure: green streets, a mature neighborhood, short distances and excellent connections.

Quiet side street, central location:
Sophienstraße is a purely residential street with no through traffic.
Despite its proximity to the city center (approx. 1 km), it has a pleasant, almost village-like feel - well-tended front gardens, little noise, safe surroundings.

Distances:
-­ Gutenbergplatz (weekly market, cafés, doctors): approx. 600 m
- S-Bahn stops "Arbeitsagentur" and "Mühlburger Tor": approx. 400-600 m
- City center / Postgalerie / BGH / university: 5-10 minutes by bike or train
- Kriegsstraße / B10 / A65 (highway access): approx. 2 minutes by car

Everyday life & local amenities:
Supermarket, pharmacy, bakery, doctors, post office and restaurants are in the immediate vicinity - all within easy walking distance.
Weststadt is also one of Karlsruhe's most popular cycling routes:
From here, car-free routes take you directly into the city center or to KIT.

Residential and investment quality:
Weststadt is one of the most stable real estate markets in the city.
Due to its proximity to universities, the hospital, courts and service centers, there is a year-round demand for small, well-kept apartments.
Vacancies are practically unknown.

Leisure & surroundings:
Within walking distance: Schlossgarten, ZKM, Haydnplatz, fitness studios and parks.
Gutenbergplatz with its weekly market is the social heart of the district - popular with students, professionals and owners alike.

Conclusion:
A location that combines urban centrality with tranquillity and security - perfect for owner-occupiers, commuters and investors who are looking for value retention and long-term rentability.

Legal notice / disclaimer
All information in this exposé has been compiled to the best of our knowledge and is based on the information currently available from the declaration of division (1987), the 2025 economic plan and public sources.
No liability is assumed for the accuracy and completeness of the information. Only the notarized contract documents and resolutions of the condominium owners' association (WEG) are authoritative.

Use and letting:
The possibility of furnished or short-term letting (e.g. via Airbnb, Booking.com, Wunderflats etc.) described in the exposé is based on the current wording of the declaration of division, which expressly permits both residential and commercial use.
According to current knowledge, there is no formal approval requirement under building regulations or misappropriation law for this unit.
Nevertheless, the legal situation or administrative practice may change in the future - in particular as a result of resolutions by the community of owners or municipal regulations.
The seller therefore provides no guarantee that any future form of short-term or platform rental will remain permanently free of approval.

Economic information:
All examples of yields and costs are intended solely as non-binding illustrations of typical scenarios. They do not constitute a guarantee or assurance of a specific rental income, occupancy rate or performance.

Note for prospective buyers:
Any use of the property - in particular commercial short-term rentals - is at the owner's own risk and in compliance with the applicable laws, municipal regulations and WEG regulations.
Legal advice from a specialist lawyer, tax consultant or property management company is expressly recommended before concluding a contract.