New Build Property in Shlomi: Developments & Areas 2026

Why invest in Shlomi

Shlomi was founded in 1950 as a ma'abara — a transit camp — by Jewish immigrants from Tunisia and Morocco. Its name honours Shlomi, a leader of the tribe of Asher mentioned in the Bible (Numbers 34:27). Established as a local council, the town grew slowly but steadily: 1,900 residents in 1972, 5,900 in 2008, then 8,226 in 2024 according to the CBS, of whom 91.8% were Jewish in 2022. Covering 5.868 km², it occupies a distinctive position in the Western Galilee, on Route 70, just a few kilometres from the Lebanese border and about twelve kilometres from Nahariya, the large coastal city nearby. The wooded hills around it, the nearby Nahal Betzet nature reserve and the Rosh HaNikra grottoes on the coast make for a green living environment that is rare at this latitude, between sea and mountains.

Where to buy in Shlomi. The old town, the historic heart of the community, brings together houses from the early decades, quiet streets and well-kept gardens, a short walk from shops and municipal services. The new neighbourhood, a recent extension built closest to the border, offers modern detached houses and brand-new streets. The northern and southern neighbourhoods, residential and family-oriented, alternate villas with gardens and low-rise blocks in an airy urban fabric with no towers or large housing estates. The eastern neighbourhood, facing the Nahal Betzet reserve, appeals to hikers and nature lovers, while the area around Route 70 concentrates access roads and links to Nahariya and the rest of the Galilee. Everywhere, the same character prevails: detached houses with gardens, quiet streets and a neighbourly life that big cities have lost.

Buying in Shlomi: the steps. As everywhere in Israel, a purchase goes through a specialist lawyer, who checks the title deed at the Tabu before signing, followed by payment of the purchase tax (mas rechisha), whose amount depends on the price of the property and the status of the buyer: the IsraelStart legal guide and the tax and fees simulator explain the calculation, and this city guide does not reproduce a tax scale. Financing can be estimated with the financing simulator, and the overall budget with the budget-by-city simulator. IsraelStart currently lists no new developments in Shlomi: the local market is resale — detached houses and small blocks — to explore with the personalised search and the resale property guide. Buyers targeting new builds can compare with the neighbouring cities of Nahariya, Ma'alot-Tarshiha and Karmiel, where the choice of developments is wider. No price per square metre is quoted here: no reliable and recent public source allows one to be established for Shlomi. For a purchase from abroad, the lawyer supports every step, from the Tabu check to signing.

Living in Shlomi. The town lies on Route 70, served by Egged buses to Nahariya, Acre and Haifa; the nearest railway station is Nahariya, about twelve kilometres away, with trains to Haifa and Tel Aviv. Nursery and primary schools are in town, and local shops cover everyday needs; for hypermarkets and specialist services, Nahariya is a few minutes' drive away. Nature lovers enjoy the Nahal Betzet reserve, its trails and waterfalls, the ancient ruins of Pi Metzuba between Shlomi and Kibbutz Hanita, and the beaches of Nahariya. Evacuated in October 2023 after Hezbollah began firing, the town saw its residents return gradually from early 2025, following the November 2024 ceasefire. Shlomi suits families looking for space and calm, retirees, remote workers and olim who want village life in the Galilee without giving up proximity to the sea and the North's big cities. To turn a project into reality, IsraelStart's personalised search covers Shlomi and its neighbours, for new builds and resale alike.

• Calm and space: Houses with gardens and quiet streets, on a human scale.
• Nature on the doorstep: Nahal Betzet, Rosh HaNikra and the Galilean hills for weekend outings.
• The sea nearby: The beaches of Nahariya are about twelve kilometres away.
• A close-knit community: Village life where neighbours know each other, valued by families and olim.
• The North rebuilding: A community recovering and attracting new residents after the return of 2025.

Key advantages

• An exceptional natural setting: Green hills of the Western Galilee, the Nahal Betzet reserve a stone's throw away, the beaches of Nahariya and the Rosh HaNikra grottoes a few kilometres away.
• Village life on a human scale: 8,226 residents, quiet streets, neighbours who know each other: the community life of a small town, without the anonymity of a metropolis.
• Houses with gardens: The housing stock is dominated by detached houses with gardens, rare in the big coastal cities and sought after by families.
• Sea and mountains at once: About twelve kilometres from the Mediterranean and at the foot of the Galilean hills, Shlomi combines coastline, hiking and nature.
• A town rebuilding itself: After the 2023–2025 evacuation, the return of residents and announced investment in the North are giving the community fresh momentum.

Infrastructure & Transport

• Route 70: The town's main road, linking Shlomi to Nahariya and the Western Galilee road network.
• Egged buses: Regular services to Nahariya, Acre and Haifa, for work and for services.
• Nahariya station: The nearest railway station, about twelve kilometres away, with direct trains to Haifa and Tel Aviv.
• Schools and local shops: Nursery and primary schools in town, everyday shops locally, hypermarkets in Nahariya.

Investment profile

• A market of detached houses: Supply is dominated by houses with gardens and small blocks, a segment sought after by families in the North.
• Typical tenants: Families, people working in Nahariya, Acre, Haifa or Karmiel, remote workers and retirees drawn by the calm.
• A bet on the return of the North: The return of residents after the evacuation and announced public investment in the border communities support local demand.

Neighborhoods of Shlomi

• Old town

• New neighbourhood

• Northern neighbourhood

• Southern neighbourhood

• Eastern neighbourhood (towards Nahal Betzet)

• Around Route 70

New build or resale in Shlomi

In Shlomi, 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.

Frequently asked questions about Shlomi

Where is Shlomi and how do you get there?

Shlomi is a local council in the Western Galilee, in the Northern District, on Route 70, a few kilometres from the Lebanese border and about twelve kilometres from Nahariya. You get there by car on Route 70 or by Egged bus from Nahariya, Acre and Haifa; the nearest railway station is Nahariya.

Is Shlomi safe after the 2023 evacuation?

The town was evacuated in October 2023, when Hezbollah began firing, and its residents returned gradually from early 2025, after the November 2024 ceasefire. Stronger security measures have been announced for the border communities, and local life has resumed. As with any border community, it is wise to follow security news before buying.

What kinds of properties are found in Shlomi?

Mostly detached houses with gardens, in the old town as in the new neighbourhood, plus a few low-rise blocks. There are no towers or large estates: it is a market of houses, suited to families looking for space.

Are there any new developments in Shlomi?

No: IsraelStart lists no new developments in Shlomi (October 2026). The local market is resale, to explore with the personalised search and the resale property guide. For new builds, the neighbouring cities of Nahariya, Ma'alot-Tarshiha and Karmiel offer more developments.

What are the steps to buy in Shlomi?

The same as everywhere in Israel: a specialist lawyer, title verification at the Tabu, signing the contract, then purchase tax (mas rechisha) and, if needed, a mortgage (mashkanta). The IsraelStart legal guide and the tax and fees, financing and budget simulators support every step, and the personalised search helps target the right property.

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