4.5-Room Apartment 135 m² — Nahalat Yehuda, Rishon LeZion

Quick Facts

• Property Type: Apartment
• Total Area: 135 m²
• Rooms: 4.5 (living room + 3 bedrooms + study/half-room — Israeli convention)
• Bathrooms: 2
• Toilets: 3
• Floor: On request / 27
• Balcony: 14 m², northeast-facing
• Parking: 2 covered spaces
• Year: 2022
• Condition: Post-renovation
• Key Features:
  • Mamad (ממ”ד — reinforced residential security room, built-in per HAMA standard)
  • Air conditioning in every room
  • 3 lifts in building
  • 2 covered parking spaces
  • Private storage unit
  • Residents’ club and lobby
  • Accessible for people with disabilities
  • Fast access to Highway 4 (3–5 min)

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Property Description

This 135 m² apartment is located in Ashtrom Residences on Shulamit Aloni Street, Nahalat Yehuda — northern Rishon LeZion’s original 1913 moshav and the city’s highest-priced residential enclave. The building is part of a completed two-tower development (27 floors, 212 units) by Ashtrom Group, designed by Gil Shenhav Architects. The apartment is sold on the secondary market in post-renovation condition.

The layout covers 4.5 rooms by Israeli convention: a living room, 3 bedrooms, and a study. The master bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom. There are 2 full bathrooms and 3 toilets across the apartment. The balcony is 14 m², northeast-facing. A mamad — mandatory reinforced secure room installed per Israel’s Home Front Command standard in all construction since 1993 — is built into the floor plan. Air conditioning units are fitted in every room.

The building dates to 2022, constructed to current Israeli seismic resistance and energy efficiency standards. Facilities include 3 lifts, a residents’ club, a representative lobby, intercom, and coded access. 2 covered parking spaces are deeded to the apartment, along with a private storage unit. The complex is fully accessible for people with disabilities. Highway 4 is reachable within 3–5 minutes.

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Location Analysis

Transportation

Nahalat Yehuda sits at the northernmost tip of Rishon LeZion, less than 1 km from the Holon municipal border. The nearest bus stop — “Kupat Holim / HaMoshava” — is 202 m from the building, a 3-minute walk. Bus routes serving the stop include 8, 74, 139, 164, 201, 274. Route 201 runs direct to the Carmelit terminus in central Tel Aviv. Route 274 serves Tel Aviv University. Route 164 connects to Kiryat Arye railway station in Petah Tikva. HaRishonim railway station is approximately 3 km south; trains reach Tel Aviv Center in 20–25 minutes, running every 20–30 minutes during peak hours. Highway 4 is 3–5 minutes by car. Highway 20 (Tzahal Road) and the HaRishonim interchange on Highway 431 are within the city’s urban grid.

The Red Line light rail southern extension to Rishon LeZion reached MOU stage in December 2025, with 4 elevated stations planned within city limits. Based on Israeli infrastructure track record, operational service is realistic from 2028–2030.

Area Infrastructure

The Wizo Nahalat Yehuda campus (כפר הנוער ויצ”ו נחלת יהודה) — a school with residential program for grades 7–12, spanning approximately 100 dunams of green land with a swimming pool, gym, and dance studio — is located within the neighborhood. Kindergartens, children’s playgrounds, and elementary school are within walking distance of the complex. The Clalit Health Services clinic “Nahalat Yehuda” is within the neighborhood, at the bus stop 202 m from the building. Supermarkets and commercial services run along Derekh HaMaccabim and Ziona Boulevard. HaZahav Mall — the city’s primary retail anchor — is 10–15 minutes by car. The Holon Design Museum is 4 km northwest.

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Investment Perspective

Nahalat Yehuda is Rishon LeZion’s most expensive residential zone. Secondhand prices run ₪28,000–38,000/m², with average transactions above ₪4,200,000 (Q1 2025 data). The city-wide average for the same period was ₪19,500/m² — Nahalat Yehuda trades at a 44–95% premium over the city mean. On the same street, current listings include a 174 m² penthouse at ₪7,300,000 (₪41,954/m²) and a 177 m² penthouse at ₪6,200,000. A recorded sale on Shulamit Aloni — 113 m², 5 rooms, 3rd floor — closed at ₪3,350,000 (₪29,646/m²).

Context: Rishon LeZion recorded a city-wide price correction of -7.33% YoY in Q2 2025, one of Israel’s sharpest declines that quarter. Q3 2025 average city transaction dropped to ₪2,570,000 (-5.7% YoY). Nahalat Yehuda consistently outperforms the city average, with transactions 1.6–2× the city mean. Rental yield in this zone runs 2.8–3.2%; this is a capital-appreciation market rather than a yield play. Transport improvements — the Red Line extension MOU (December 2025) — represent a medium-term price catalyst if and when the line reaches operational service.

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Practical Information

Arnona (ארנונה — municipal property tax, paid by the occupant) for 135 m² at the official Rishon LeZion 2025 rates: ₪42.92/m² for the first 75 m² and ₪64.15/m² for each additional square meter. Calculated: (75 × ₪42.92) + (60 × ₪64.15) = ₪7,068/year (~₪589/month). From 2026, with a municipality-approved 5.18% increase, the rate rises to approximately ₪7,434/year (~₪620/month). Confirm the exact zone classification for this address with the municipal property tax department before signing.

Vaad bayit (ועד בית — monthly building maintenance fee) for a 2022 building with 3 lifts, residents’ club, and covered parking: typical range ₪600–900/month. Confirm the current rate directly with the building’s vaad bayit before purchase.

Mashkanta (משכנתא — mortgage): fixed rates in 2025 run 4.7–5%; CPI-linked variable rates 2.7–3.5%. New immigrants qualify for a concessionary mortgage through Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration — confirm eligibility and terms with your bank before signing.

Mas rechisha (מס רכישה — property purchase tax): rate depends on residency status and transaction amount. First-home buyers who are Israeli residents benefit from a progressive scale starting at 0% on the first tranche. Consult a real estate attorney before signing the purchase agreement.

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Contact

To schedule a viewing or discuss this apartment, contact us at +972-50-923-3202 or [email protected].

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