New Build Property in Givat Shmuel: Developments & Areas 2026

Givat Shmuel, also spelled Giv'at Shmuel, is a town in Gush Dan, eight kilometres east of Tel Aviv, between Ramat Gan, Bnei Brak, Kiryat Ono and Petah Tikva. Founded in 1944 and named after the Zionist leader Samuel Pineles, it has 29,405 residents and owes its reputation to its proximity to Bar Ilan University, its young and educated population and its modern residential towers. Its property market attracts young couples, students and modern religious families who want to live in the heart of Gush Dan without paying Tel Aviv prices.

Panoramic view of Givat Shmuel

Population: 29,405

Why invest in Givat Shmuel

Located in the Central District, Givat Shmuel holds a rare position in Gush Dan: a small town of under 30,000 residents, surrounded by large cities and major roads. To the west, Highway 4, known as Geha, separates it from Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak; to the south it touches Kiryat Ono; to the east and north, Petah Tikva. Tel Aviv is about twenty minutes away by bus, on lines 66, 68 and 164, and Ben Gurion Airport is a quarter of an hour by car. The Bar Ilan University campus adjoins the south-west of the town: officially in Ramat Gan, it both separates and connects the Ramat Ilan neighbourhood to the rest of the town, and it shapes local life, with thousands of students renting in the nearby neighbourhoods. Founded in 1944, the town doubled its population between 1998 and 2005 before gaining city status in 2007. It is known for its high level of education: in 2019-2020, 96.5% of high-school students passed the bagrut, the Israeli matriculation exam. The Yigal Alon and Ben Gurion primary schools, the Moreshet religious schools and the town high school complete a dense school offering, with 45 public preschools recorded in 2020-2021. Ilan Ramon Park, named after the Israeli astronaut, occupies the town centre, and a large 32-dunam leisure and sports centre, with swimming pools, tennis courts and a water park, stands in the north-east. The town is also known for its basketball team Maccabi Habik'a, a former top-division club, and its annual 10-kilometre race, created in 2010. Givat Shmuel's property market is one of the most active in Gush Dan: seven new-build projects are listed in the IsraelStart catalogue, including Shmuel Gardens, Saboni Park, Ramat Eden, Harmony Pines, Old Oaks Residences and Hadar Heights, mostly 2 and 3-room apartments suited to young couples and investors. No reliable price per square metre is published for Givat Shmuel: IsraelStart therefore communicates no price per square metre and no yield, and invites every buyer to compare recent transactions. Rental demand is sustained throughout the academic year by Bar Ilan students, modern religious young couples and families seeking a dense community life a few minutes from Tel Aviv. Buying in Givat Shmuel means choosing Gush Dan on a human scale: close to everything, well served, with well-regarded schools and an intense neighbourhood life.

  • Gush Dan without Tel Aviv prices: Eight kilometres from Tel Aviv, Givat Shmuel offers proximity to Gush Dan jobs and leisure for a lower budget than Tel Aviv or Ramat Gan. This is the main argument for the young couples who move here.
  • A rental market supported by Bar Ilan: Bar Ilan University students rent all year round in the neighbourhoods near the campus, notably Ramat Ilan and HaChadasha. This constant demand limits rental vacancy for owners.
  • Some of the best schools in the country: With a 96.5% bagrut pass rate in 2019-2020, Givat Shmuel is among Israel's top towns for education. Families choose the town for its schools, preschools and supervision.
  • An intense neighbourhood life: Ilan Ramon Park, the leisure centre, the 10-kilometre race, basketball, synagogues and associations: Givat Shmuel lives all year round. Those seeking a dense community life, a few minutes from Tel Aviv, find their place here.

Key advantages

  • In the heart of Gush Dan, 20 minutes from Tel Aviv: Givat Shmuel is surrounded by Ramat Gan, Bnei Brak, Kiryat Ono and Petah Tikva, and linked to Tel Aviv by buses 66, 68 and 164 in about twenty minutes. Highway 4 and Highway 471 give direct access to the whole centre of the country and to Ben Gurion Airport, a quarter of an hour away.
  • Bar Ilan University next door: The Bar Ilan University campus adjoins the town to the south-west. Students rent there all year round, which supports rental demand, and residents enjoy the libraries, lectures and cultural life of the campus, a few minutes' walk from Ramat Ilan.
  • Seven new-build projects in the catalogue: With seven projects listed at IsraelStart, including Shmuel Gardens, Saboni Park, Ramat Eden and Harmony Pines, Givat Shmuel offers a rare choice of new build in Gush Dan, with 2 and 3-room apartments suited to young couples and investors.
  • A young, educated and community-minded town: Givat Shmuel is known for its young population, its high bagrut pass rate and its intense community life, notably among modern religious families and English-speaking olim. Synagogues, schools and associations structure neighbourhood life.

Infrastructure & Transport

  • Roads and transport: Highway 4, known as Geha, borders the town to the west and links it to Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva; Highway 471 serves the north. Buses 66, 68 and 164 reach Tel Aviv in about twenty minutes. Ben Gurion Airport is about fifteen minutes by car.
  • Schools and university: The town has 45 public preschools, the Yigal Alon and Ben Gurion primary schools, Moreshet religious schools and a high school. The Bar Ilan University campus, adjacent to the south-west, is one of the largest in Israel.
  • Sports, parks and leisure: Ilan Ramon Park occupies the town centre, and a 32-dunam leisure centre in the north-east offers swimming pools, tennis, fitness and a water park. The annual 10-kilometre race, created in 2010, and the Maccabi Habik'a basketball team animate local sporting life.

Investment profile

  • Young couples and first-time buyers: The dominant profile is the young couple, often modern religious, buying a new or recent 2 or 3-room apartment, near Bar Ilan or the centre, to live in for several years. Small new formats are the most sought-after in the town.
  • Investors and student demand: Rental demand is driven by Bar Ilan students, present throughout the academic year, and by young Gush Dan professionals. No reliable rental yield is published for Givat Shmuel: each investment must be assessed case by case, real rent, charges and vacancy.
  • English- and French-speaking olim: Givat Shmuel hosts one of the largest English-speaking olim communities in the centre of the country, with dedicated associations, and also attracts French-speaking olim. Newcomers find a welcome network, synagogues and suitable schools.

Neighborhoods of Givat Shmuel

  • Ramat Ilan

  • HaVatika

  • HaChadasha

  • Ramat Hadar

  • Giora

  • Ramat HaDekalim

New build or resale in Givat Shmuel

In Givat Shmuel, you can compare the new developments listed in our catalogue or entrust us with the search for an existing property. The choice depends on your timeline, overall budget and target neighbourhood.

For resale, we define a brief with you — neighbourhood, number of rooms, mamad, lift, parking, outdoor space — then consult several sources and present an explained selection, with trade-offs and points to confirm.

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Frequently asked questions about Givat Shmuel

Where is Givat Shmuel?

Givat Shmuel is in Gush Dan, about eight kilometres east of Tel Aviv, between Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak to the west, Kiryat Ono to the south and Petah Tikva to the east and north. Tel Aviv is about twenty minutes by bus, and Ben Gurion Airport a quarter of an hour by car.

Why is Givat Shmuel known for Bar Ilan University?

The Bar Ilan University campus adjoins the south-west of the town, although it is officially in Ramat Gan. Thousands of students live or rent in Givat Shmuel, notably in the Ramat Ilan and HaChadasha neighbourhoods, which supports rental demand throughout the academic year.

Are there new-build projects in Givat Shmuel?

Yes, seven projects are listed in the IsraelStart catalogue, including Shmuel Gardens, Saboni Park, Ramat Eden, Harmony Pines, Old Oaks Residences and Hadar Heights, mostly 2 and 3-room apartments. To check current availability and layouts, use IsraelStart's personalised property search or browse the catalogue.

What is the price per square metre in Givat Shmuel?

IsraelStart publishes no price per square metre for Givat Shmuel, as no reliable, methodologically documented public source is available. Prices vary widely by neighbourhood, age and floor. Compare recent transactions and use the city budget simulator before making an offer.

Can I buy in Givat Shmuel from abroad?

Yes. Buying from abroad follows the same steps as elsewhere in Israel: choosing the property, an Israeli lawyer, title checks, possible Mashkanta financing and payment of the Mas Rechisha purchase tax, whose amount depends on your situation. IsraelStart's buying guide and tax and fees simulator help you prepare each step.

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