Genthod real estate: a residential market on the lakeshore

The property market in Genthod.

The Genthod market stands out for its small scale and distinctly residential character, much like its neighbours Versoix and Bellevue, but with a higher proportion of detached houses. Across all properties currently on the market, sales clearly outnumber rentals, which confirms the municipality’s role as a place of primary residence rather than a rental stock.

The demographic stability observed since 2010, after several decades of sustained growth, is directly reflected in the property market: properties become available less often than in expanding municipalities, which limits the turnover of supply without creating speculative pressure. The municipality also recorded a slight fall in population in 2024, one of 14 Geneva municipalities in this situation that year.

Another structural factor in the local market is municipal taxation, among the most favourable in the canton, which adds to Genthod’s appeal for residential buyers seeking a stable lakeside setting.

Types of property in Genthod

Genthod’s housing stock remains dominated by detached houses, which reportedly account for around 65% of properties against 35% for flats, an estimate consistent with the municipality’s residential, low-density character. This proportion reflects land use, with 56.4% of the area given over to housing and infrastructure against only 33.8% to agriculture, the reverse of the pattern in neighbouring rural municipalities of the canton.

Life in Genthod.

Inhabited since Antiquity by the Helvetii and then the Romans, the territory of Genthod came under the ecclesiastical fief of the Bishop of Geneva in the 11th century, before the “de Genthod” family built a castle there from 1290. A Protestant stronghold during the Reformation, the municipality joined the canton of Geneva in 1816, after the French occupation.

Cultural heritage.

– The château de Genthod.
– The fortified house.
– The main street, which has retained its character and historic appearance.
– The Temple de Genthod.

Going out

– The Espace Culturel Genthod, which hosts themed evenings.
– Genth’Orgue, an organised series of organ concerts.
– The Bibliothèque de Genthod.
– The Repair-Café.

Moving to Genthod.

Moving to Genthod means choosing a residential setting on the shores of Lake Geneva, equidistant from the city of Geneva and the Geneva countryside, but with a deliberately limited range of shops and services locally.

• Residential
• Quiet
• Lakeside

Schools

– 1 primary school.
– Geneva English School.

Transport

– 1 bus line to Genève-Aéroport.
– No CFF railway station in the municipality.

Access

The direct connection to Genève-Aéroport provided by line 50 is an asset for business travel, given the absence of a rail service.

Shops and services

– 2 restaurants.
– 1 post office.
– No food shop.
– No doctor.
– No pharmacy.

Genthod’s neighbourhoods.

Covering a small area of 2.87 km², Genthod is organised into sectors rather than neighbourhoods in the urban sense, each corresponding to a transport stop and having its own residential atmosphere. This reading by sector, rather than a formal division, reflects the scale of a small, mainly low-density residential municipality.

Genthod-Village

The village sector holds the municipality’s historic heritage, with its characterful old main street, the château and the Temple de Genthod. It is also home to the primary school and the main venues for community and cultural life.

Malagny and La Pralay

These two residential sectors, located inland from the village, contain a large share of the municipality’s detached housing. Served by line 50, they offer a more secluded setting while remaining close to the village centre.

Creux-de-Genthod

This sector, directly on the shore of Lake Geneva, benefits from immediate proximity to the water and a seasonal service on the beach bus line. It is the most sought-after sector for its views and direct lake access, with a particularly limited supply of properties.

Demographic profile.

Genthod had 2’858 inhabitants at the end of 2025, with a density of 995 inhabitants per km², one of the lowest in the canton, in keeping with the municipality’s residential, low-density character. The population has grown by only 1.6% since 2016, or 45 additional residents in nine years, well below the cantonal average of 14.6% over the 2010–2023 period. This stabilisation, which began after three decades of sustained growth between 1980 and 2010, has even turned into a slight decline since 2023, with 38 fewer residents between 2023 and 2025.

Selling a property in Genthod.

Selling in Genthod means taking account of a stable market, where the low turnover of housing stock works in sellers’ favour but also reduces the number of comparable sales for setting a reference price.

• Stable demand
• Limited supply
• Prestige clientele

A tight market shaped by the municipality’s residential stability.

Unlike municipalities with strong population growth, Genthod faces no pressure from an influx of new residents, which limits the number of properties put up for sale each year. This relative scarcity, combined with the municipality’s lakeside position, means that for every sale an accurate valuation of the property, taking into account its exact sector (village, inland or lakeside), makes a real difference to the final price.

Municipal taxation.

Genthod applies a municipal tax coefficient of 25% in 2026, the second-lowest rate of the canton’s 45 municipalities, well below the cantonal average of 41.2%. Beyond municipal taxation, any sale in Geneva remains subject to the cantonal framework: transfer duties of 3% payable by the buyer, and a tax on real estate profits and gains (IBGI) on a sliding scale that can reach 50% for ownership of less than two years, falling to a minimum of 2% after 25 years.

The stages of a sale

The high-end segment remains particularly active in the municipality. A property correctly positioned from the moment it is listed generally finds a buyer more quickly than one whose price is adjusted after several weeks.

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2. Value enhancement analysis Where relevant, our in-house design office (architects and engineers) examines your property’s potential: scope for extension, renovation or simple improvements that can increase its value before it goes on the market.
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