Investment property: Refurbished in 2025, currently rented – generates €1,000 per month in rental income + operating costs.

For sale is a 2-room apartment in Paderborn, completely renovated in 2025, fully furnished, and already rented out. The apartment, approximately 46 m² in size, was specifically designed as a high-quality student shared accommodation. It features two rooms of roughly equal size, each rented separately. Both rooms have direct access to the spacious southeast-facing balcony. As part of the renovation, new windows were installed, the electrical system was updated, and all interior doors, including frames and handles, were replaced. In addition, the kitchen was newly fitted in 2025 to meet the needs of students, and the bathroom was renovated. This property is particularly interesting for investors because:
The apartment is currently rented to two female students, one German-Canadian and one French. The rental concept is specifically aimed at students with a temporary stay in Paderborn and is based on a comfortable all-inclusive offer with complete furnishings, equipment, and Wi-Fi. The current tenants have each consciously chosen a maximum stay of one year. The two rooms are rented out under separate lease agreements, allowing for tenant changes to occur independently. The versatile layout offers additional flexibility: in addition to the currently successful shared living arrangement, the apartment is also suitable for traditional long-term rentals, as well as for various specialized rental concepts. This gives the buyer flexibility in how they choose to use and position the apartment in the future. The current monthly income is €1,000, or €12,000 annually, including utilities, furniture, equipment, and Wi-Fi. The demand for this type of investment property has proven to be unexpectedly high, offering potential for further increases in income. The underground parking space (suitable for two cars) that belongs to the apartment has recently been renovated and is currently not rented out. This represents additional potential income of approximately €600+ per year. The apartment is being sold with the furniture and equipment purchased in 2025. The buyer will acquire a fully furnished and currently rented investment property, without the need to initially renovate, furnish, or find new tenants. The apartment is located on the 3rd floor. Top floor apartment in a well-maintained residential complex built in 1994, comprising a total of 52 apartments. The complex is professionally managed by a property management company and offers a quiet and well-maintained living environment. Shared amenities include a secure bicycle storage room and a coin-operated laundry area in the basement.
Purchase price: €164,500. No buyer's commission.
Monthly income: €1,000.
Potential additional income: Underground parking space – realistically approximately €600 per year.
Gross rental yield: approximately 6%*.
* Based on full occupancy, including the underground parking space, and using the current rental structure and adjusted operating costs. We will gladly provide further documentation regarding the apartment, the property association (WEG), and the existing rental agreements to serious buyers after a viewing.

The apartment is located on Enzianweg in Paderborn and combines a particularly attractive micro-location for rentals with the long-term positive prospects of Paderborn as a business and university town. The micro-location is particularly well-suited for renting to students: Paderborn University is approximately 10 minutes away by bike or bus, as is the city center. Several bus lines are just a few minutes' walk away. Shopping facilities and numerous amenities for daily needs are located in the immediate vicinity. The residential area itself is modern, well-maintained, green, and thriving – and is currently undergoing further development. The location offers an attractive combination of short distances, good transport links, and a peaceful living environment. This combination is particularly appealing to students, young professionals, and employees of the many companies in Paderborn. The micro-location is further enhanced by the ongoing development of the surrounding area, with several new residential areas being built. It is particularly noteworthy that the former British military base on Driburger Straße is being transformed into the "Zukunftsquartier Paderborn" (Future Quarter Paderborn). On this approximately 54-hectare site, a new urban district is currently being developed, featuring a mix of residential, commercial, educational, and retail spaces, as well as ample green areas and recreational facilities. This development significantly enhances the importance and attractiveness of the entire eastern part of the city. Furthermore, Paderborn's overall location offers very promising long-term prospects. In the Prognos Future Atlas 2025, the Paderborn district ranks 39th out of 400 cities and districts, and is classified as having "high potential." This places the region among the most promising locations in Germany. A key factor in this success is the modern University of Paderborn, with its close ties to business, research, and technology. Numerous spin-off companies and the specifically developed technology and start-up infrastructure underscore this development. With the "Start-up Campus OWL," an important part of this infrastructure is now located directly within the new Future Quarter. In addition, there is a diverse business landscape with a strong presence of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as numerous technology-oriented and internationally active companies. Paderborn thus combines economic strength and innovation with a relatively down-to-earth and stable urban structure. At the same time, Paderborn is a large city surrounded by green spaces, without many of the typical drawbacks associated with similarly sized locations. Short distances, plenty of green areas, a high quality of life, an attractive surrounding area, and a strong university are complemented by skilled jobs and an internationally-oriented economy. This combination makes the city attractive to students, young professionals, skilled workers, families, and older people alike. From the perspective of an investor, two strong factors converge: a highly rentable micro-location with proximity to the university and good infrastructure, as well as a economically healthy and перспективно growing macro-location. The dynamic development of the immediate surroundings, and in particular the currently being developed future district, further enhance the attractiveness of this location.