1 5.5-room Apartments & Houses for sale in Oberhelfenschwil

Oberhelfenschwil is a former municipality in the Wahlkreis (constituency) of Toggenburg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. On 1 January 2023 the former municipalities of Hemberg and Oberhelfenschwil merged into the new municipality of Neckertal.

Canton: St. Gallen
Area: 81.8 km²

Population

6'420residents

Vacancy

0.61%

Foreign residents

10.7%

Dwellings

3'443

Tax multiplier

120%

Land use across the commune

Every 100 × 100 m of Oberhelfenschwil, 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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Land use

6% built-up, 56% agricultural, 37% forest. Measured across 8'188 hectares (2018).

Source BFS Arealstatistik

Settlement5.7%

Agriculture56.9%

Forest37.4%

Water0.0%

Election Results

SVP led the 2023 National Council election with 42.0%, ahead of Mitte at 19.9%.

Source BFS

SVP

42.0%+2.1 pp

Mitte

19.9%

FDP

12.7%+0.2 pp

SP

7.7%−1.3 pp

Grüne

6.6%−2.1 pp

GLP

3.1%−1.2 pp

EDU

2.9%+1.1 pp

Others

1.4%

2023 vs 2019

Primary / second-home mix

83.2% of dwellings are primary residences; 16.8% are second homes (2026).

Source BFS

Primary residences83.2%

Second homes16.8%

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 Oberhelfenschwil

Natural living with a view - single-family house with double garage, barn, and large garden

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CHF1'290'000.–

7.5 rooms190 m²

7.5 roomsCHF1'290'000.–190 m²

Tobelacker 461, 9621 Oberhelfenschwil

"Natural living with a view - single-family house with double garage, barn, and large garden"

Natural living with a view - 7.5-room single-family house with double garage and barn On the property stands a charming 7.5-room single-family house, a separate barn with stable and a double garage in a quiet and natural environment.A highlight is the spacious, fully fenced garden with a pond and tree population. The total property area is approximately 2,600 m².From the house, you can enjoy a magnificent and unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside and the Thurtal valley. The location invites you to linger and offers a lot of privacy as well as relaxation in the midst of nature.The house and the barn with stable were built over 100 years ago, and the garage dates back to the 1980s. The house has been continuously renovated over the years, including parts of the interior and the building envelope.The single-family house has a heated living area of approximately 190 m² and is divided as follows:BasementEntrance hall / stairs to the ground floorNatural cellarHeating roomWorkshop / equipment room with garden exitLaundry room with shower and saunaGround floorEntrance / stairs to the upper floorCorridorLiving room with tile stoveDining room / winter gardenKitchenShower / toiletLarge storage / workshop with separate entranceUpper floorEntrance hall / stairs to the top floorBedroomOffice with exit to the roof terraceBedroom with dressing room and bathroom / shower / toiletTop floorCorridorStorage room / attic2 bedroomsOfficeThe room heights are, as is usual in such houses, mostly below average. The property has a ground-source heat pump and a tile stove with wood firing in the living room, which radiates a cozy warmth. The property also has its own spring water.The barn with stable next to the house can accommodate small animals, but it is also very suitable for hobby purposes and as a storage room.Access to the property is via a well-developed, asphalted road (municipal road 3rd class). A bus stop is located about 5 minutes' walk away. The village of Oberhelfenschwil is about 1.6 km away, and the train station in Dietfurt is about 2.3 km away. The highway in Wil/SG (St. Gallen - Zurich) is about 20 minutes away by car.You can get more impressions of the property here:Virtual house tourhttps://tour.giraffe360.com/4bb8c0b3d17d4dff99ff3027c983d9013D floor planshttps://my.giraffe360.com/3dflp/fgc5vss/lsfIf we have sparked your interest, please do not hesitate to contact us.

More listings in the Oberhelfenschwil area

Moderne Doppelhaushälfte im Grünen mit Säntissicht - bezugsbereit

2.6 km

CHF 950'000

5.5 rooms · 167 m²

Steigstrasse 8, 9125 Brunnadern

Charmantes 5.5-Zimmer-Einfamilienhaus mit grosszügigem Garten in Lichtensteig

2.8 km

CHF 920'000

5.5 rooms · 131 m²

Uttenwilerstrasse 23, 9620 Lichtensteig

Wohnen und Rendite vereint - Haus mit Einliegerwohnung in Mogelsberg

2.4 km

CHF 820'000

9 rooms · 288 m²

Frequently asked questions

How many apartments & houses are available to buy in Oberhelfenschwil?

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

Which canton is Oberhelfenschwil in?

Oberhelfenschwil is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Oberhelfenschwil?

Oberhelfenschwil has approximately 6'420 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Oberhelfenschwil is 120% 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 apartments & houses are available to buy in Oberhelfenschwil?

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

Which canton is Oberhelfenschwil in?

Oberhelfenschwil is located in the canton of St. Gallen.

What is the population of Oberhelfenschwil?

Oberhelfenschwil has approximately 6'420 residents.

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

The municipal tax multiplier (Steuerfuss) in Oberhelfenschwil is 120% of the cantonal base rate. Note: this is a multiplier of the cantonal income tax, not an effective tax rate.

1 property in Oberhelfenschwil

1 / 15

CHF1'290'000.–

7.5 rooms190 m²

7.5 roomsCHF1'290'000.–190 m²

Tobelacker 461, 9621 Oberhelfenschwil

"Natural living with a view - single-family house with double garage, barn, and large garden"

Natural living with a view - 7.5-room single-family house with double garage and barn On the property stands a charming 7.5-room single-family house, a separate barn with stable and a double garage in a quiet and natural environment.A highlight is the spacious, fully fenced garden with a pond and tree population. The total property area is approximately 2,600 m².From the house, you can enjoy a magnificent and unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside and the Thurtal valley. The location invites you to linger and offers a lot of privacy as well as relaxation in the midst of nature.The house and the barn with stable were built over 100 years ago, and the garage dates back to the 1980s. The house has been continuously renovated over the years, including parts of the interior and the building envelope.The single-family house has a heated living area of approximately 190 m² and is divided as follows:BasementEntrance hall / stairs to the ground floorNatural cellarHeating roomWorkshop / equipment room with garden exitLaundry room with shower and saunaGround floorEntrance / stairs to the upper floorCorridorLiving room with tile stoveDining room / winter gardenKitchenShower / toiletLarge storage / workshop with separate entranceUpper floorEntrance hall / stairs to the top floorBedroomOffice with exit to the roof terraceBedroom with dressing room and bathroom / shower / toiletTop floorCorridorStorage room / attic2 bedroomsOfficeThe room heights are, as is usual in such houses, mostly below average. The property has a ground-source heat pump and a tile stove with wood firing in the living room, which radiates a cozy warmth. The property also has its own spring water.The barn with stable next to the house can accommodate small animals, but it is also very suitable for hobby purposes and as a storage room.Access to the property is via a well-developed, asphalted road (municipal road 3rd class). A bus stop is located about 5 minutes' walk away. The village of Oberhelfenschwil is about 1.6 km away, and the train station in Dietfurt is about 2.3 km away. The highway in Wil/SG (St. Gallen - Zurich) is about 20 minutes away by car.You can get more impressions of the property here:Virtual house tourhttps://tour.giraffe360.com/4bb8c0b3d17d4dff99ff3027c983d9013D floor planshttps://my.giraffe360.com/3dflp/fgc5vss/lsfIf we have sparked your interest, please do not hesitate to contact us.