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Apartment (דירה – Dira): The most common property type. This is a standard unit within a larger residential building.
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Garden Apartment (דירת גן – Dira Gan): A ground-floor apartment with a private, attached garden or yard for its exclusive use. Highly sought after by families with children and pet owners.
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Penthouse (פנטהאוז): An apartment on the top floor of a building, typically featuring a large private rooftop terrace and often more luxurious specifications than other units in the building.
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Duplex (דופלקס): An apartment spread over two floors, connected by an internal staircase. A “rooftop duplex” or “penthouse duplex” is a common configuration.
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Triplex (טריפלקס): An apartment spread over three floors.
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Cottage (קוטג’ – Kotage): A single-family or semi-detached house, typically with 2-3 floors and a small private garden. Very common in suburban communities like Modi’in and Ra’anana. This is a type of “Bayit Prati.”
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Villa (וילה): A large, standalone, single-family home on a private plot of land. This is the most luxurious and expensive type of private house.
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Private House (בית פרטי – Bayit Prati): A general term for a house that is not an apartment. This category includes villas, cottages, and semi-detached homes (“du-mishpachti”).
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Studio Apartment (דירת סטודיו): A small apartment consisting of one main room that serves as the living area and bedroom, plus a separate bathroom.
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Basement Unit / Apartment (דירת מרתף): A residential unit located in the basement level of a building. Often has limited natural light and may be subject to different regulations.
