The newest “Apartments sold and rented” lists from Globes put hard numbers on Israel’s housing market, with exact sizes and closing prices across multiple cities. These are closed deals, not asking prices, which makes them a reliable compass for buyers, sellers, and renters tracking what homes actually trade for right now.
This week’s snapshot
- Globes published updated comps in early January 2026, detailing recent sales and rentals with square meters, rooms, floors, streets, and final prices.
- Coverage spans Beer Yaakov, Rehovot, Modi’in Illit, Shlomi, Migdal Ha’emek, and Netivot, signaling activity in both center and periphery.
- A recent example shows a 77 sq m, three room apartment in Kiryat Nordau selling for NIS 1.78 million, a clean reference point for local pricing.
Closed deals are the market’s true north
The Globes roundups list transactions that have already closed. That distinction matters because it strips out negotiation theater and asking price psychology. Each item typically gives city, street, size, rooms, floor, and the final sale or rent price, which turns the list into a ready set of comparisons for real decisions.
In a market that can feel opaque, this is clarity. With one page, you can triangulate where demand is clearing, what buyers paid for comparable footage, and whether a unit’s floor or parking nudged the outcome. The signal is immediate because it is grounded in executed contracts.
Which cities are moving right now?
Recent summaries highlight deals in Beer Yaakov, Rehovot, Modi’in Illit, Shlomi, Migdal Ha’emek, and Netivot. That spread shows a market that is not confined to one metro. It mixes established hubs with lower price baselines in the north and south, helping families and investors match budgets to realistic neighborhoods.
A broader scan of late 2025 through early 2026 shows these lists appearing regularly, with fresh batches that include central and peripheral cities. That cadence lets participants refresh comps before bids, listings, or lease negotiations.
Sizes and final prices sharpen the picture
Because each line item includes square meters and the closing amount, you can derive price per square meter to sanity check an offer. Floors, parking, and unit condition still matter, but a clear price per meter anchors the conversation and reduces “sticker shock” on both sides of the deal.
The rental entries play a similar role. They help tenants set budgets and help owners gauge realistic income, neighborhood by neighborhood. When sales and rentals appear side by side, you can frame rough yield ranges, then validate them with local agents before acting.
What does a Kiryat Nordau sale tell buyers?
A 77 sq m, three room apartment in Kiryat Nordau closed at NIS 1.78 million. Simple math puts the implied price near NIS 23,100 per sq m. That is an estimate, but it gives buyers and sellers an immediate anchor for similar stock in Netanya’s orbit, pending adjustments for floor, renovation, and parking.
How often should you refresh your comps?
Given the steady flow of “sold and rented” posts across late 2025 and into 2026, revisit the latest edition before making or accepting an offer. Markets move quickly. The most recent batch will usually capture shifts in sentiment, budget, and inventory more faithfully than month old snapshots.
Comparison guide: turning Globes comps into decisions
| What the list gives you | How to use it well |
|---|---|
| City, street, size, rooms, floor, final price | Build a like for like set. Compare units within 10 to 15 percent of the same size and in nearby streets. |
| Sales and rentals in one place | Cross check purchase ideas with rental budgets and income assumptions for the same micro area. |
| Central and peripheral cities | Use city mixes to set realistic search radiuses that match budget to travel and lifestyle. |
| Regular updates | Refresh comps right before a bid or lease signing to avoid stale anchors. |
Quick checklist for buyers, sellers, and renters
- Match size first. Filter to comps within a tight square meter band.
- Stay hyper local. Favor same street or adjacent streets over citywide averages.
- Adjust for floor, elevator, and parking.
- Use rentals to sanity check yields and budgets.
- Recalculate right before you sign.
Glossary
- Comps: Short for comparable sales or rentals used to benchmark price.
- Final price: The amount actually paid at closing or agreed in a lease.
- Sq m: Square meters, the standard measure of apartment size in Israel.
- Price per sq m: Final price divided by size, a common way to normalize value.
- Periphery: Areas outside Israel’s major metros where entry prices can be lower.
Methodology
This report relies on Globes “Apartments sold and rented” roundups from early January 2026 and late December 2025, which list closed deals with sizes and prices. A verified Globes post summarized the cities featured in a recent edition. Calculations are simple divisions based on those figures.
FAQ
Do these lists show asking prices or actual transaction amounts?
They show closed deals with the final price, plus size, rooms, floor, and street details where available. That is why they are useful for anchoring offers and budgets.
Which cities appear in the latest roundups?
Recent posts include Beer Yaakov, Rehovot, Modi’in Illit, Shlomi, Migdal Ha’emek, and Netivot, alongside other cities in prior weeks. Coverage changes as new deals are logged.
How precise are the locations?
Entries typically include the city and the street, sometimes with building characteristics such as floor, parking, or garden. That level of detail supports true like for like comparisons.
Can I use these comps for negotiation?
Yes. Bring three to five close matches by size and street, note the final prices, and adjust for floor and parking. The more similar the units, the stronger your position.
Do rental entries appear with sales?
They do. Reviewing both on the same page helps tenants and owners align expectations and frame rough yields for discussion.
What to do next
Pull the latest Globes list, isolate three to five true comparables near your target, and compute price per meter. If one comp stands out, verify the floor, parking, and condition before moving. Repeat the process just before you sign to stay current.
Key takeaways
- Closed deals beat asking prices for decision making.
- Coverage spans center and periphery, widening budget options.
- A Kiryat Nordau sale implies about NIS 23,100 per sq m, a clean local anchor.
- Refresh comps with each new Globes roundup to avoid stale anchors.
