In Durrës, housing prices in the beach area have reached up to around €1,800/m² according to the latest reports from the Albanian media. As with Vlora, IllyrianHome still has few active listings for sale in Durrës with full price and full area for a reliable average — this article gathers what sources have reported, with every figure related to its source.
What sources report
- Reporteri.net: on the Albanian coast, in Durrës, up to €1,500/m² is being paid for housing, with prices rising compared to previous years.
- Panorama.com.al: in the generally most sought-after coastal areas, prices reach up to €4,500/m² for premium units and resorts (not necessarily specific to Durrës).
- Other reports collected from the market (2026) suggest a zone-by-zone division approximately as follows: city center around 800–1,200 €/m², Currila area (with new constructions) around 1,000–1,800 €/m², and the beach line up to 1,200–1,800 €/m².
General range for the city: around 600–1,800 €/m², with the highest prices concentrated along the beach line and in new constructions.
Caution: The Reference Price IS NOT the Real Market Price
In February 2025, according to DurresInfo.com, the Ministry of Finance revised the official reference prices for taxes in 13 zones of Durrës. The beach area (Zone 13) increased in reference to up to 2,000 €/m² (from 472 €/m² previously) — an increase of over 300%. But as emphasized by real estate expert Ervin Demirxhiu, cited in the same article: this figure actually applies to only about 5% of new apartments, while most buildings are over 30 years old and have a lower market value. Do not confuse the reference price (used for taxes and notarial acts) with the real price at which a specific apartment is sold.
National Context
According to Balkanweb and Albanian Daily News, citing the Bank of Albania, the national housing price index increased by almost 42% (Bank of Albania: 41.7%) in the first half of 2026 compared to last year — a national figure, not specific to Durrës, but an indicator of overall price pressure.
For area-by-zone details, see our guides
Our team has previously written from direct field experience about Durrës: contact our team for specific details about areas like Shkozet or the city center.
What to Do Now
Always check the actual price of current listings for the specific area, not the reference price or a general city range — the difference can be several hundred euros per square meter.
Sources: Reporteri.net (2026); Panorama.com.al (2026); DurresInfo.com, the Ministry of Finance's decision on reference prices (February 2025), with the statement of expert Ervin Demirxhiu; Balkanweb and Albanian Daily News, citing the Bank of Albania, Survey on developments in the real estate market, first half of 2026.
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