Real Estate in Trešnjevka South
Flats by Lake Jarun, planned areas in Prečko and Staglišće and newer construction in Vrbani, with a tram to the centre.
Trešnjevka South is one of the most sought after parts of western Zagreb, above all because of Lake Jarun and the dense network of tram lines that quickly connect the district with the centre. Alongside the recreation zone by the lake, there are planned areas from the 1960s and 1970s and newer residential construction in Vrbani. Hermes nekretnine works regularly in the sale and rental of flats in this part of the city and knows the differences between its neighbourhoods.
The Trešnjevka South district has around 66,000 residents and stretches from Savska cesta in the east to Prečko and the bypass in the west, bordered on the south by the Sava embankment. Although it is often mentioned together with the northern part of Trešnjevka, the south has its own character, in which recreation by Jarun and calmer family areas play a larger role.
Prečko, Staglišće and Srednjaci are planned areas with towers and slab blocks around internal parks, schools and kindergartens, similar to those in New Zagreb. The flats there are mostly two and three room, in buildings with a lift. Knežija, closer to the centre, has lower and older construction, partly family houses, while Horvati and the edge towards the Sava have more greenery and individual houses.
Vrbani, especially Vrbani III, were planned and built in the 1990s and 2000s as a complete new area, with more modern layouts, garages and landscaped public space. Because of this, flats in Vrbani often achieve a higher price per square metre than the surrounding planned areas, with the lower maintenance costs that come with newer construction.
Jarun was laid out for the 1987 Universiade as a rowing course, and today it is one of the main recreation destinations in Zagreb, also known as the Zagreb Sea. Around the lake there is a running and cycling loop more than six kilometres long, several beaches, a rowing club and a hospitality zone that is lively in the evening. For residents of Trešnjevka South, Jarun is an everyday place for walking and sport, and proximity to the lake measurably raises the value of flats in Vrbani and along Jarunska ulica.
Trešnjevka South has one of the densest tram networks in the city. Lines 5 and 17 run along Horvaćanska and Jarunska cesta towards the centre, and there are also nearby lines connecting the district with the western and eastern parts of the city. The Sava embankment offers an uninterrupted cycling link to the centre and to New Zagreb. For drivers the junction towards the bypass is close, so leaving the city towards Rijeka or Ljubljana is quick.
Every larger neighbourhood has a primary school, kindergartens and a clinic, and Prečko and Vrbani also have shopping centres. Sports grounds, swimming pools and a student dormitory across the Sava are nearby, which creates steady demand for smaller flats. Secondary schools and universities on the northern side of the city are about twenty minutes away by tram.
Trešnjevka South is among the higher priced western districts, but the differences within the district are pronounced. A flat in Vrbani III or by Jarun achieves a significantly higher price per square metre than a flat in original condition in Prečko or Staglišće. Demand is steadily high because the district attracts both families and young buyers who want proximity to the lake and a good tram link.
At Hermes nekretnine we assess every property individually, taking into account the floor, orientation, distance from Jarun and the tram, the state of the building and the level of the reserve fund. If you are buying your first property, the guide to buying your first property in Zagreb takes you through the process step by step.
The district suits active people for whom proximity to the lake, the paths and sports facilities matters, as well as families looking for a school within the area and a tram to the centre. Vrbani attracts buyers who want a newer building with a garage, while Prečko and Staglišće suit those for whom a lower price matters more. Knežija is of interest to those who want to be closer to the centre while keeping a quiet street.
For planned buildings in Prečko and Staglišće it is worth checking whether an energy renovation has been done, the state of the roof and the lift, and the level of the reserve fund. For flats in Vrbani the number of parking spaces, the building manager and the condition of the common areas are checked. For properties right by the embankment it is also useful to check the noise level from the Jarun hospitality zone during summer.
Rental demand here is strong and year round. Smaller flats are sought by students and young working people because of the proximity of the student dormitory and the universities, and larger flats by families who want to stay in the district before buying. Proximity to Jarun further strengthens interest in the warmer part of the year. Yields are stable and occupancy is high throughout the year.
Until the middle of the twentieth century Trešnjevka was a peripheral area of low, often self built housing, before a plan from the 1950s and 1960s turned it into one of the main residential areas of the city. The south received a major boost from the redevelopment of Jarun for the 1987 Universiade, after which the recreation zone became a permanent part of the district identity. Vrbani is the last major phase of development, with an area planned from the outset with public space and facilities.
Today there is almost no vacant land for large construction, so changes come down to individual replacement buildings and the renovation of existing ones. For a buyer this means that the character of the district is largely known and stable, without large construction sites that would significantly change the surroundings.
Whether you are selling a flat in Prečko, buying in Vrbani or looking for a smaller flat to rent near Jarun, we know the prices, the building managers and the differences between the neighbourhoods of this district. We help you compare older planned and newer construction by the real cost of living. The complete overview of services is on the real estate agency services page.
Contact us for a free valuation of your property in Trešnjevka South, or for help finding a property that matches your needs, whether you are buying, selling or renting.
Parking in planned areas such as Prečko and Staglišće is limited, because the buildings were built at a time with far fewer cars per household. Newer buildings in Vrbani mostly have garages or their own parking spaces, so this is one of the items we always check before a purchase. In everyday life the district offers short walking distances to shops, school and the tram, which for many buyers means less need for a second car in the household.
See also the overview of all Zagreb neighbourhoods on the Real estate by location page, the neighbouring Trešnjevka to the north, Črnomerec to the north west, and New Zagreb West across the Sava. For a first step in buying, the guide to buying your first property in Zagreb is useful.
This district is dominated by flats, from planned buildings in Prečko to newer construction in Vrbani, with a smaller number of family houses in Knežija and Horvati, little vacant land, and commercial premises in ground floor units along the main roads. Overviews by property type for the whole city are here: