1 5.5-room Houses for sale in 9620 Lichtensteig

Wattwil is a municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Toggenburg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland, located along the Thur river. On 1 January 2013 the municipality of Krinau merged into Wattwil.

Canton: St. Gallen
Area: 51.2 km²

Population

9'165residents

Median taxable income

CHF 55'470

Vacancy

0.60%

Foreign residents

27.0%

Dwellings

4'667

Jobs (FTE)

4'858

Tax multiplier

129%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of 9620 Lichtensteig, 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

4'858 full-time-equivalent jobs across 754 businesses — services make up 61% of employment, industry 32% (2018).

Source BFS STATENT

4'858FTE total

Primary6.9%

Secondary32.0%

Tertiary61.1%

Land use

8% built-up, 52% agricultural, 38% forest. Measured across 5'116 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement8.4%

Agriculture53.1%

Forest38.5%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 39.2%, ahead of Mitte at 16.4%.

Source BFS

SVP

39.2%+2.5 pp

Mitte

16.4%

SP

13.9%+0.9 pp

FDP

13.9%+0.1 pp

Grüne

7.6%−2.3 pp

GLP

3.5%−1.9 pp

EDU

1.6%±0 pp

Others

1.2%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

86.9% of dwellings are primary residences; 13.1% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences86.9%

Second homes13.1%

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 Säntis has risen by +2.2°C between the first 30 observed years (1864–1893) and the most recent (1996–2025).

Source MeteoSchweiz NBCN

+2.2°C

mean 1996–2025 vs. 1864–1893

Säntis · 2501 m.a.s.l. · 1864–2025

1 property in 9620 Lichtensteig

Charming 5.5-room single-family house with spacious garden in Lichtensteig

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CHF920'000.–

5.5 rooms131 m²

5.5 roomsCHF920'000.–131 m²

Uttenwilerstrasse 23, 9620 Lichtensteig

"Charming 5.5-room single-family house with spacious garden in Lichtensteig"

The charming single-family house offers a total of 5.5 rooms, including 4 cozy bedrooms and 1 bathroom (direct access from the master bedroom). Additionally, the guest toilet is located on the middle floor. A highlight is the seating area, which offers a wonderful view, inviting you to cozy and quiet hours. Also, a winter garden protects against bad weather.The single-family house has a garage space (including electric gate) and a separate outdoor parking space.Spacious living area: 5.5 rooms spread over 3 floors offer a variety of usesKitchen with storage room including washing facilities: Fully equipped kitchen with wooden cabinets, ceramic glass, oven, and dishwasherCozy fireplace: For cozy evenings in winterSeating area: Perfect for relaxed hours outdoorsSeparate room including shower and sauna in the basementGarage and parking: Garage and parking availableOutdoor area: The spacious property with paved path, beautiful garden, and shrubs offers plenty of space for children to play and invites you to relaxed hours in the green. The huge area offers space for unlimited ideas.Location and infrastructure: The quiet and sunny location guarantees high living quality. The bus stop "St. Loreto" is only 4 minutes' walk away, and the primary school can be reached in 15 minutes on foot. Shopping facilities are within a few minutes' walk.This child-friendly family house with beautiful views combines rural tranquility with practical infrastructure and is ideal for families who appreciate life in the countryside.

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renovationsbedürftiges Einfamilienhaus mit grossem Garten oder Baulandparzelle mit Rückbau-Objekt

2.1 km

CHF 1'500'000

7 rooms · 135 m²

Speerweg 16, 9630 Wattwil

Attraktives Grundstück mit zwei Einfamilienhäusern in Wattwil - 1'130 m²

2.3 km

CHF 990'000

8 rooms · 175 m²

9630 Wattwil

Naturnahes Wohnen mit Aussicht - Einfamilienhaus mit Doppelgarage, Scheune und grossem Garten

3.4 km

CHF 1'290'000

7.5 rooms · 190 m²

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available to buy in 9620 Lichtensteig?

1 houses are currently listed to buy in 9620 Lichtensteig on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is 9620 Lichtensteig in?

9620 Lichtensteig is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of 9620 Lichtensteig?

9620 Lichtensteig has approximately 9'165 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 9620 Lichtensteig?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 9620 Lichtensteig is 129% 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 9620 Lichtensteig?

1 houses are currently listed to buy in 9620 Lichtensteig on Homematch. The selection updates throughout the day as agencies publish new listings.

Which canton is 9620 Lichtensteig in?

9620 Lichtensteig is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of 9620 Lichtensteig?

9620 Lichtensteig has approximately 9'165 residents.

What is the municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 9620 Lichtensteig?

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in 9620 Lichtensteig is 129% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

1 property in 9620 Lichtensteig

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CHF920'000.–

5.5 rooms131 m²

5.5 roomsCHF920'000.–131 m²

Uttenwilerstrasse 23, 9620 Lichtensteig

"Charming 5.5-room single-family house with spacious garden in Lichtensteig"

The charming single-family house offers a total of 5.5 rooms, including 4 cozy bedrooms and 1 bathroom (direct access from the master bedroom). Additionally, the guest toilet is located on the middle floor. A highlight is the seating area, which offers a wonderful view, inviting you to cozy and quiet hours. Also, a winter garden protects against bad weather.The single-family house has a garage space (including electric gate) and a separate outdoor parking space.Spacious living area: 5.5 rooms spread over 3 floors offer a variety of usesKitchen with storage room including washing facilities: Fully equipped kitchen with wooden cabinets, ceramic glass, oven, and dishwasherCozy fireplace: For cozy evenings in winterSeating area: Perfect for relaxed hours outdoorsSeparate room including shower and sauna in the basementGarage and parking: Garage and parking availableOutdoor area: The spacious property with paved path, beautiful garden, and shrubs offers plenty of space for children to play and invites you to relaxed hours in the green. The huge area offers space for unlimited ideas.Location and infrastructure: The quiet and sunny location guarantees high living quality. The bus stop "St. Loreto" is only 4 minutes' walk away, and the primary school can be reached in 15 minutes on foot. Shopping facilities are within a few minutes' walk.This child-friendly family house with beautiful views combines rural tranquility with practical infrastructure and is ideal for families who appreciate life in the countryside.