Afik HanahalReal estate and land in the Sharon region — Afik Hanahal's area guide
In short: The Sharon — Hod Hasharon, Kfar Saba, Ra'anana, Herzliya, Ramat Hasharon, Netanya and the councils between them — is an urban-agricultural belt north of Tel Aviv combining strong housing demand, quality of life and major transport. Unlike Gush Dan, the Sharon still has private land at the city edges and in the moshavim, which is why it is a focus of development, rezoning and land investment. Afik Hanahal works from Hod Hasharon and supports land and property deals across the region.
Why the Sharon
- Steady demand — families, upgraders, immigrants and investors, close to Tel Aviv and employment hubs.
- Transport — Highways 4, 2, 6, Road 531 and railway stations in Hod Hasharon–Sokolov, Kfar Saba, Ra'anana and Herzliya.
- Limited land supply — cities ringed by agricultural areas and moshavim; every new master plan creates defined opportunities.
- Quality of life — parks, education and an urban-rural fabric that attracts buyers even at high prices.
Where the private land is
Mainly at the edges: between Hod Hasharon, Kfar Saba and Ra'anana, around the moshavim and villages (e.g. the Drom HaSharon and Lev HaSharon regional councils), and in former agricultural zones touching the cities' master plans. Some land is fully privately owned (Tabu), some is in undivided shares with many partners, and some sits under Israel Land Authority arrangements — a difference that sets much of the value and the options.
What sets land value in the Sharon
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Designation under the zoning plan | Agricultural, residential, commercial — value can differ several-fold |
| Building rights | How many units / how much floor area may be built |
| Master plans and future planning | Whether the land falls within a planned urban expansion |
| Ownership structure | Separate parcel versus undivided shares with many partners |
| Distance from development and infrastructure | The closer, the higher the development odds |
| Constraints | Conservation, national infrastructure, open spaces, road corridors |
| Taxes and levies | Capital gains, purchase tax, betterment levy — they set the net |
Sharon cities in brief
- Hod Hasharon — family city with detached homes, new eastern neighbourhoods and edge land. Our base.
- Kfar Saba — veteran, sought-after, extensive urban renewal, edge land.
- Ra'anana — quality of life, English-speaking community, houses and new northern neighbourhoods.
- Herzliya — Herzliya Pituach and luxury homes beside renewal and new neighbourhoods.
- Ramat Hasharon and Netanya — ongoing activity as well.
What we do in the Sharon
- Land and plot marketing and brokerage — including exclusives.
- Development and plan promotion — rezoning and improvement.
- Land investment support.
- Selling and renting out property across the Sharon.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I buy land in the Sharon?
There is no single answer — value follows designation, rights, master plans and ownership structure, not the city name. Land adjoining a built-up area with a master plan pointing to expansion is worth more than distant land "with potential". Planning due diligence precedes any decision.
How much does land cost in the Sharon?
The range is very wide: a building plot with clear rights sells for millions of shekels; agricultural land trades per dunam at far lower prices that reflect risk and uncertainty. For an estimate on specific land — contact us.
Why is there still private land in the Sharon?
The region's settlement history — veteran colonies and moshavim — left many private parcels with families and heirs. Some are still agricultural and some touch the urban expansions. That is what makes the Sharon a focus of development and rezoning.
Related services
Land marketing & brokerageMarketing and brokerage of private land and plots in the Sharon and Central Israel: sourcing, rights and zoning checks, tax advice, negotiation and support through Tabu registration. Including exclusive off-portal listings.Read more →Development & plan promotionDeveloping new projects and promoting real estate plans: rezoning, land improvement and leading schemes up to breaking ground. Supporting landowners and developers in the Sharon and Central Israel.Read more →Land investmentSupporting investors buying private land in the Sharon and Central Israel: land at planning stages, zoning and risk checks, taxation and accessible entry prices. No promises — checks.Read more →
Areas
Hod HasharonAfik Hanahal works from Hod Hasharon: brokerage and marketing of land and plots, development and plan promotion, and selling apartments and houses in the city. What characterises the Hod Hasharon market and what matters to owners and buyers.Read more →Kfar SabaMarketing and selling apartments, houses and plots in Kfar Saba, and supporting landowners at the city edges. What characterises the Kfar Saba market, from the veteran neighbourhoods to Green Kfar Saba.Read more →Ra'ananaMarketing and selling apartments, houses and rental property in Ra'anana. What characterises the Ra'anana market — from the villa neighbourhoods to Neve Zemer and Lev HaPark — and what sellers and landlords should know.Read more →HerzliyaMarketing and selling luxury homes, apartments and penthouses in Herzliya and Herzliya Pituach. What characterises the Herzliya market and what sellers and buyers should know.Read more →
Related guides
What to check before buying land — a 12-point due diligence checklistBefore buying land or a plot: 12 mandatory checks — Tabu extract, ownership and liens, zoning plan and designation, building rights, master plans, ownership structure (undivided shares), constraints, access and infrastructure, taxation and price.Read more →Investing in agricultural land — what to know before buyingIs agricultural land a good investment? The difference between land "in process" and land that will stay agricultural, the signs of real potential, the risks, and how to avoid an expensive mistake.Read more →Rezoning land — stages, who approves, how long and what it costsHow land rezoning works (e.g. agricultural to residential): who initiates, what happens at the local and district committees, deposit and objections, how long it takes, the betterment levy — and when it is realistic at all.Read more →What is real estate development and how does a project start — all the stagesA clear guide to real estate development in Israel: what a developer does, how a project starts from land, the 10 project stages — from sourcing and planning checks, through rezoning, permits and financing, to construction, marketing and delivery.Read more →