Psagot Afek Housing Prices Drop as Subsidized Apartments Enter Market in Ra'anana Suburb
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By מירב ארד
What happened
Housing prices in Psagot Afek, a large Ra'anana suburb, have fallen about 5% due to a surge of subsidized apartments entering the market after their ownership lock-in expired. Four-room apartments now average 2.31 million shekels, with rents around 6,800 shekels monthly. The neighborhood faces traffic congestion but is developing commercial spaces and public transit connections.
- 01Psagot Afek's second-hand apartment prices dropped about 5% in the past year to 21,700 shekels per square meter.
- 02Four-room apartments average 2.31 million shekels, with rents around 6,800 shekels monthly, yielding 2.9% gross return.
- 03A wave of subsidized apartments purchased 2016-2020 entered the market after their five-year lock-in expired, increasing supply.
- 04The neighborhood has about 40,000 residents and is divided into six sections, with ongoing construction and new commercial developments.
- 05Traffic congestion is severe due to limited road access, though public transit and a nearby train station offer alternatives.
- 06Price listings and recent sales align closely, showing sellers have adjusted expectations downward amid market changes.
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