2 Houses for sale in Wald AR

Wald is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland.

Canton: Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Area: 6.8 km²

Population

929residents

Median taxable income

CHF 61'351

Vacancy

1.21%

Foreign residents

14.3%

Dwellings

496

Jobs (FTE)

308

Tax multiplier

410%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Wald AR, 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

308 full-time-equivalent jobs across 86 businesses — services make up 36% of employment, industry 46% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

308FTE total

Primary17.9%

Secondary46.1%

Tertiary36.0%

Land use

7% built-up, 64% agricultural, 29% forest. Measured across 685 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement6.9%

Agriculture64.3%

Forest28.8%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 56.1%, ahead of FDP at 31.8%.

Source BFS

SVP

56.1%+2.5 pp

FDP

31.8%−13.1 pp

Mitte

12.1%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

81.6% of dwellings are primary residences; 18.4% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences81.6%

Second homes18.4%

Climate data

Annual mean 8.7°C with 1'433 mm of rain. Warmest in July (17.5°C), coldest in January (0.2°C). Station: St. Gallen, 776 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

8.7°C

Annual mean

Mean 8.7°C

Rain 1433 mm

Sun ≈135 days

St. Gallen · 776 m.a.s.l. · 1991–2020 normals

Warming trend

Mean annual temperature at St. Gallen has risen by +2.5°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.5°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

St. Gallen · 776 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

2 properties in Wald AR

Solid Wood House with Surroundings and Far-reaching View!

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CHF1'650'000.–

10 rooms245 m²

10 roomsCHF1'650'000.–245 m²

9044 Wald AR

"Solid Wood House with Surroundings and Far-reaching View!"

A dreamy single-family house in Wald AR is waiting for new owners! With 10 spacious rooms and a living area of 245 m², it offers enough space for the whole family. The property extends over 1551 m² and offers a breathtaking far-reaching view. The solid wood house made of moon wood is a real eye-catcher, especially the large round arch window impresses. Here, there are no metal elements, but a cozy atmosphere. A highlight is the integrated practice, which can be used as a massage room or yoga studio. A double garage, an octagonal wooden staircase, an open country-style kitchen, and a cozy chimney round out the offer.This BETTERHOMES offer is characterized by the following advantages:- Far-reaching view- Solid wood house made of moon wood (double stick)- Large round arch window- No metal elements- Cozy- Integrated practice in the house can be used as a massage room or yoga studio- Double garage- Octagonal wooden staircase- Open country-style kitchen- Chimney- And, and, and ...Interested? Contact us for a non-binding viewing!Not found anything suitable? Over 2,000 more offers at: www.betterhomes.ch - the real estate fair mediatorWant to market a property yourself?Take advantage of our know-how: https://www.betterhomes.ch/de/profitierenYou want to have a property valued?Find out its value now through our free valuation, immediately and non-binding!https://www.betterhomes.ch/de/knowledge/estimationMore detailsLocation: goodCondition: goodBathrooms / wet cells: 4 (1 x shower, toilet, sink, 1 x toilet / sink, 1 x shower / toilet / sink, 1 x corner bathtub / shower / toilet / double sink)Public transport: bus, 500 mSchools: village school, 170 mShops: Spar, 500 m / Linde Wald, 1.2 km / Bäckerei Hirschen, 750 m

Historic residential house with barn and forest

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CHF2'200'000.–

7.5 rooms320 m²

7.5 roomsCHF2'200'000.–320 m²

Schachen 244, 9044 Wald AR

"Historic residential house with barn and forest"

LOCATIONIdyllic residential locationAccess via a lightly trafficked farm roadVery good sunlightAttractive view of the surrounding hillside landscapeWell with its own springPond on the propertyHISTORIC RESIDENTIAL HOUSE WITH BARN AND FORESTStately former farmhouse with attached barnAbove-average living space with custom-made furnitureExtensively and comprehensively renovated in 2011/12Preserved and modern elements convince with charming charmOver 300-year-old historic building fabric in good building quality [wooden beam construction]Generous offer of basement and ancillary rooms as well as barn with storage spacesWell-thought-out, purposeful division conceptFive generously divided floorsOpen, bright living area with cozy sandstone stove and benchIncluding custom-made furnitureStylish rooms with enchanting detailsSurroundings with low-maintenance green area and playroom for garden ideasOwn forest with flowing water on a separate property

More listings in the Wald AR area

Ein Traumobjekt für Wohnen oder Wohn- und Geschäftssitz

2.5 km

CHF 4'480'000

8 rooms · 550 m²

Sonnenbergstrasse 42, 9038 Rehetobel

3.6 km

CHF 1'530'000

5.5 rooms · 165 m²

Hasenbühl, 9410 Heiden

3.6 km

CHF 1'470'000

4.5 rooms · 163 m²

Hasenbühl, 9410 Heiden

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to buy in Wald AR?

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

Which canton is Wald AR in?

Wald AR is located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

What is the population of Wald AR?

Wald AR has approximately 929 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Wald AR?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Wald AR is 410% 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 Wald AR?

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

Which canton is Wald AR in?

Wald AR is located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

What is the population of Wald AR?

Wald AR has approximately 929 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Wald AR?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Wald AR is 410% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

2 properties in Wald AR

1 / 6

CHF1'650'000.–

10 rooms245 m²

10 roomsCHF1'650'000.–245 m²

9044 Wald AR

"Solid Wood House with Surroundings and Far-reaching View!"

A dreamy single-family house in Wald AR is waiting for new owners! With 10 spacious rooms and a living area of 245 m², it offers enough space for the whole family. The property extends over 1551 m² and offers a breathtaking far-reaching view. The solid wood house made of moon wood is a real eye-catcher, especially the large round arch window impresses. Here, there are no metal elements, but a cozy atmosphere. A highlight is the integrated practice, which can be used as a massage room or yoga studio. A double garage, an octagonal wooden staircase, an open country-style kitchen, and a cozy chimney round out the offer.This BETTERHOMES offer is characterized by the following advantages:- Far-reaching view- Solid wood house made of moon wood (double stick)- Large round arch window- No metal elements- Cozy- Integrated practice in the house can be used as a massage room or yoga studio- Double garage- Octagonal wooden staircase- Open country-style kitchen- Chimney- And, and, and ...Interested? Contact us for a non-binding viewing!Not found anything suitable? Over 2,000 more offers at: www.betterhomes.ch - the real estate fair mediatorWant to market a property yourself?Take advantage of our know-how: https://www.betterhomes.ch/de/profitierenYou want to have a property valued?Find out its value now through our free valuation, immediately and non-binding!https://www.betterhomes.ch/de/knowledge/estimationMore detailsLocation: goodCondition: goodBathrooms / wet cells: 4 (1 x shower, toilet, sink, 1 x toilet / sink, 1 x shower / toilet / sink, 1 x corner bathtub / shower / toilet / double sink)Public transport: bus, 500 mSchools: village school, 170 mShops: Spar, 500 m / Linde Wald, 1.2 km / Bäckerei Hirschen, 750 m

1 / 13

CHF2'200'000.–

7.5 rooms320 m²

7.5 roomsCHF2'200'000.–320 m²

Schachen 244, 9044 Wald AR

"Historic residential house with barn and forest"

LOCATIONIdyllic residential locationAccess via a lightly trafficked farm roadVery good sunlightAttractive view of the surrounding hillside landscapeWell with its own springPond on the propertyHISTORIC RESIDENTIAL HOUSE WITH BARN AND FORESTStately former farmhouse with attached barnAbove-average living space with custom-made furnitureExtensively and comprehensively renovated in 2011/12Preserved and modern elements convince with charming charmOver 300-year-old historic building fabric in good building quality [wooden beam construction]Generous offer of basement and ancillary rooms as well as barn with storage spacesWell-thought-out, purposeful division conceptFive generously divided floorsOpen, bright living area with cozy sandstone stove and benchIncluding custom-made furnitureStylish rooms with enchanting detailsSurroundings with low-maintenance green area and playroom for garden ideasOwn forest with flowing water on a separate property