1 Houses for sale in Schänis

Schänis is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of See-Gaster in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

Canton: St. Gallen
Area: 39.9 km²

Population

4'172residents

Median taxable income

CHF 63'587

Vacancy

0.37%

Foreign residents

15.6%

Dwellings

1'892

Jobs (FTE)

1'408

Tax multiplier

125%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Schänis, 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

1'408 full-time-equivalent jobs across 324 businesses — services make up 50% of employment, industry 33% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

1'408FTE total

Primary17.1%

Secondary32.5%

Tertiary50.4%

Land use

5% built-up, 50% agricultural, 40% forest. Measured across 3'986 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement5.3%

Agriculture52.2%

Forest42.5%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 42.3%, ahead of Mitte at 23.2%.

Source BFS

SVP

42.3%−0.1 pp

Mitte

23.2%

FDP

11.0%+0.4 pp

Grüne

7.5%−0.5 pp

SP

5.9%−1.1 pp

GLP

4.1%−2.6 pp

EDU

1.4%−0.2 pp

Others

1.1%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

89.8% of dwellings are primary residences; 10.2% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences89.8%

Second homes10.2%

Climate data

Annual mean 8.1°C with 1'818 mm of rain. Warmest in July (17.4°C), coldest in January (-1.1°C). Station: Ebnat-Kappel, 623 m.

Source MeteoSchweiz

8.1°C

Annual mean

Mean 8.1°C

Rain 1818 mm

Ebnat-Kappel · 623 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 Schänis

Architecture meets quality of life - Unique living experience with a far-reaching view

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CHF1'950'000.–

5.5 rooms175 m²

5.5 roomsCHF1'950'000.–175 m²

Baumgartenstrasse 24, 8723 Maseltrangen

"Architecture meets quality of life - Unique living experience with a far-reaching view"

Architecture meets quality of life - Unique living experience with a far-reaching view This unique single-family house, built in 2015, combines modern design, high-quality materials, and thoughtful room planning to create an exceptional living environment. The architectural highlight impresses with clear lines, light-filled rooms, and an oversized gallery area in the living room, which conveys a spacious and airy sense of space.The bright dining area and the openly designed kitchen with direct views of the idyllic surroundings invite you to enjoy moments with family and friends. A stylish chimney provides cozy warmth and a special living atmosphere in the cooler months.The outdoor area presents itself as a lovingly designed garden landscape with well-maintained planting areas, cozy seating areas, and a charming fountain. In addition, two installed automatic irrigation systems ensure that the planting areas are efficiently and reliably supplied with water and the garden landscape always shines in a well-maintained condition. Here you can enjoy relaxed hours in the fresh air with a wonderful view of the greenery and the impressive Alpine panorama.For additional comfort, the comprehensive equipment provides: The house is designed to be wheelchair accessible and has its own lift, which conveniently accesses all levels. Large secondary rooms offer plenty of storage space for hobbies, supplies, or garden equipment. The spacious double garage rounds off the space offer perfectly.Technically, the object convinces with modern equipment: Minergie certificate, controlled living room ventilation, and an efficient geothermal heating system guarantee the highest living comfort while simultaneously ensuring sustainable energy consumption.Here you live in a quiet location, embedded in a beautiful landscape, and yet benefit from a good connection to public transport and regional centers.An exceptional home for people with a claim to architecture, comfort, quality of life, and nature-connectedness.

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Einzigartiges Wohnerlebnis mit Weitsicht in Maseltrangen

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CHF 1'950'000

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Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to buy in Schänis?

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

Which canton is Schänis in?

Schänis is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Schänis?

Schänis has approximately 4'172 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Schänis is 125% 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 Schänis?

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

Which canton is Schänis in?

Schänis is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Schänis?

Schänis has approximately 4'172 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Schänis is 125% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

1 property in Schänis

1 / 10

CHF1'950'000.–

5.5 rooms175 m²

5.5 roomsCHF1'950'000.–175 m²

Baumgartenstrasse 24, 8723 Maseltrangen

"Architecture meets quality of life - Unique living experience with a far-reaching view"

Architecture meets quality of life - Unique living experience with a far-reaching view This unique single-family house, built in 2015, combines modern design, high-quality materials, and thoughtful room planning to create an exceptional living environment. The architectural highlight impresses with clear lines, light-filled rooms, and an oversized gallery area in the living room, which conveys a spacious and airy sense of space.The bright dining area and the openly designed kitchen with direct views of the idyllic surroundings invite you to enjoy moments with family and friends. A stylish chimney provides cozy warmth and a special living atmosphere in the cooler months.The outdoor area presents itself as a lovingly designed garden landscape with well-maintained planting areas, cozy seating areas, and a charming fountain. In addition, two installed automatic irrigation systems ensure that the planting areas are efficiently and reliably supplied with water and the garden landscape always shines in a well-maintained condition. Here you can enjoy relaxed hours in the fresh air with a wonderful view of the greenery and the impressive Alpine panorama.For additional comfort, the comprehensive equipment provides: The house is designed to be wheelchair accessible and has its own lift, which conveniently accesses all levels. Large secondary rooms offer plenty of storage space for hobbies, supplies, or garden equipment. The spacious double garage rounds off the space offer perfectly.Technically, the object convinces with modern equipment: Minergie certificate, controlled living room ventilation, and an efficient geothermal heating system guarantee the highest living comfort while simultaneously ensuring sustainable energy consumption.Here you live in a quiet location, embedded in a beautiful landscape, and yet benefit from a good connection to public transport and regional centers.An exceptional home for people with a claim to architecture, comfort, quality of life, and nature-connectedness.