New Build Property in Ra'anana: Developments & Areas 2026

A residential city prized by French- and English-speaking families, Ra'anana offers an exceptional quality of life in the heart of the Sharon: parks, quality schools, an active international community and several new-build projects in the catalogue.

Panoramic view of Ra'anana

Population: 82,964

Why invest in Ra'anana

Ra'anana, whose Hebrew name means 'freshness', is one of the most sought-after cities in the Sharon. Founded in 1922 as an agricultural settlement, it has become a leading residential city, known for its central park of over 200 dunams, its cycle paths and its tree-lined streets. Its reputation rests first on its families: a large French-speaking community, with synagogues, associations and shops, and an English-speaking community of olim and tech executives, which make Ra'anana a city where you can live in French or English without difficulty. Schools — including Yavne, Morasha and AMIT — and youth movements shape neighbourhood life. New build is very present: the Neve Zemer neighbourhood, under development in the north-east, plans more than 3,400 homes in total, and the IsraelStart catalogue lists seven new-build projects in Ra'anana. The city lies between Herzliya and Kfar Saba, served by roads 4 and 531, with the nearest station in Hod HaSharon and direct buses to Tel Aviv. For a buyer, Ra'anana is a choice of quality of life and stability: a high-end market, driven by constant demand from expatriate families and executives. The personalised search, the resale guide and the financing and tax simulators help prepare the purchase, with a lawyer and a broker.

  • A quality of life recognised across the Sharon: Parks, schools, cleanliness, safety and community life: Ra'anana ticks the boxes of quality-of-life rankings in Israel. For a family, these criteria often matter more than a lower price per square metre elsewhere.
  • Live in French or English: Few cities let you settle in Israel without speaking Hebrew fluently from day one. In Ra'anana, shops, synagogues and associations speak French and English, which softens aliyah considerably.
  • New build in Neve Zemer: Neve Zemer is the Sharon's reference new neighbourhood, with more than 3,400 homes planned. Buying in a new neighbourhood means buying buildings to current standards, green spaces and a young population arriving at the same time as you.
  • Between Herzliya and Kfar Saba: Ra'anana is ideally placed between the coast and the centre of the Sharon, close to Herzliya's beaches, the tech offices and Kfar Saba's schools. This centrality protects the value of the home in the long term.
  • A stable and liquid market: Demand from expatriate families is structural and renews every year with aliyah waves. A well-located apartment in Ra'anana lets and sells without difficulty, which matters as much as the purchase price.

Key advantages

  • The city of French-speaking families: Ra'anana hosts one of the largest French-speaking communities in Israel: synagogues, associations, shops and schools. A newly arrived French-speaking family finds a network ready to welcome it, which changes everything for an aliyah with children. The dedicated guide for French-speaking families and personalised support extend this welcome.
  • A very active English-speaking community: English-speaking olim, high-tech executives and American or British families form the other pillar of the city. International and religious schools, community groups and English-speaking shops make Ra'anana a bilingual city in practice, not just on paper.
  • Ra'anana Park and green spaces: The central park, with its lake, playgrounds and cycle paths, is the city's lung. Neighbourhoods are green and quiet, with tree-lined streets and public gardens. For a family, this environment matters as much as the size of the apartment.
  • Quality schools: Yavne, Morasha, AMIT and the city's public schools are regularly cited among Ra'anana's assets. The choice of school often determines the choice of neighbourhood: the personalised search can cross-check both criteria before viewings.
  • Seven new-build projects in the catalogue: With seven projects, Ra'anana offers one of the largest catalogues. Neve Zemer concentrates the new supply, with modern buildings, family apartments and green spaces. Buying off-plan remains possible there, with timelines and guarantees to check file by file.

Infrastructure & Transport

  • Roads 4 and 531: Road 4 crosses the Sharon from north to south and road 531 connects Ra'anana to Herzliya and the coast on one side, and to Kfar Saba and road 6 on the other. By car, Tel Aviv and Herzliya are close, with the usual traffic jams at peak hours.
  • Nearest station in Hod HaSharon: Ra'anana has no station of its own: the nearest is in Hod HaSharon, a few minutes away by car or bus. Check the real journey from the neighbourhood you are considering before buying, especially if the train is part of your daily life.
  • Buses to Tel Aviv and Herzliya: Regular bus lines connect Ra'anana to Tel Aviv, Herzliya and the Sharon cities. Frequencies are good on weekdays and reduced on Shabbat, as everywhere in Israel outside special lines.
  • Ahuza Street, the shopping heart: Ahuza Street is the city's commercial and social artery: shops, cafés, restaurants, synagogues and services. Living near Ahuza means living on foot; moving away means gaining calm and greenery.

Investment profile

  • Families making aliyah: The typical profile is the French- or English-speaking family settling in Israel and buying its main home. The number one criterion is proximity to school and community, ahead of price. The aliyah apartment guide and the dedicated city guides detail each step of settling in.
  • Tech executives: Employees of the Herzliya and Tel Aviv tech hubs buy in Ra'anana for the quality of life and the schools, accepting the commute. The rental market for these profiles is stable, with long leases and careful tenants.
  • Wealth-preservation investors: Rental yields there are more modest than in cheap cities, but demand is constant and vacancy risk low. This is an investment in stability and capital preservation, not maximum yield. The financing simulator helps test the deal.

Neighborhoods of Ra'anana

  • Lev HaPark

  • Centre – Ahuza Street

  • Neve Zemer

  • Kiryat Sharett

  • Kiryat Etgar

New build or resale in Ra'anana

In Ra'anana, 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.

Search in Ra'anana Buying resale property: the guide

Frequently asked questions about Ra'anana

Which new-build projects are available in Ra'anana?

The IsraelStart catalogue lists seven new-build projects in Ra'anana at the time of writing, several of them in the new Neve Zemer neighbourhood. The personalised search lets you filter by number of rooms, budget and delivery date, and alerts you as soon as a new project enters the catalogue.

Ra'anana or Herzliya: which to choose for a family?

Herzliya offers the sea and the tech hubs, Ra'anana offers neighbourhood life, parks and the densest French- and English-speaking community in the Sharon. For a family looking for schools and a community network, Ra'anana often wins; for an executive who wants to live near the office or the beach, Herzliya is more attractive. Compare the two city pages and visit both before deciding.

Is there a station in Ra'anana?

No, Ra'anana has no station of its own. The nearest is in Hod HaSharon, a few minutes away by car or bus. If the train is essential for you, measure the door-to-door journey from the neighbourhood you are considering, and compare with neighbouring cities that have their own station.

Is Ra'anana suitable for French-speaking families?

Yes, it is one of its major assets: an active French-speaking community, synagogues, associations, shops and schools. The city guides dedicated to French-speaking families detail schools, neighbourhoods and aliyah procedures. Many families arrive through word of mouth from friends already settled there.

What budget for a new 4-room apartment in Ra'anana?

For a new family apartment, the budget depends on the size, floor, neighbourhood and finish. The personalised search and the city budget simulator help refine the budget before viewing, and the mashkanta broker can test the financing.

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