Kfar Shmaryahu property prices 2026.
Prestige, privacy and large plots, with almost no public price data.
Kfar Shmaryahu is a tiny self-governing village of about two thousand people, opposite Herzliya Pituach across Route 2. Only four sales appear in the register since 2023, so the ₪1.8m median is an artefact, not a price guide. The real market is large villas, traded privately and priced well into eight figures.
Data area: Kfar Shmaryahu (council-wide; very small sample)
Prices
Purchase tax at the median (₪1.82m)
| Buyer | Purchase tax |
|---|---|
| Single home (Israeli resident) | ₪0 |
| Oleh within the eligibility window | ₪0 |
| Foreign resident or additional home | ₪146,000 |
2026 bands. The oleh rate applies from one year before to seven years after aliyah. Confirm your own position with your lawyer before you sign.
Recent registered sales
| Date | Street | Rooms | m² | Price | ₪/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | HaZorea | 1.5 | 24 | ₪1,850,000 | ₪77,083 |
| Sep 2024 | HaSadot | 7 | 190 | ₪8,992,000 | ₪47,326 |
| Mar 2024 | HaZorea | 2 | 50 | ₪1,800,000 | ₪36,000 |
| Mar 2024 | HaZorea † | 4 | 122 | ₪877,000 | ₪7,189 |
From the Israel Tax Authority register as published by Dirobot. † Price looks out of line with the size: probably a partial share or a family transfer, not a market sale. Left out of the chart.
The area
What you get
- Detached houses on generous plots behind walls or hedges.
- Tight planning control over plot coverage, height and design, under 2024 spatial guidelines.
- The only registered villa-type sale: 190 m², seven rooms, ₪8,992,000 in September 2024.
- Two of the four registered prices do not fit their recorded size, likely part-shares or recording quirks.
Who lives here
Established Israeli families, senior executives, diplomats and a long-standing international community. It ranks among the highest socio-economic localities in Israel.
Getting around
Route 2 runs along the western edge, and Tel Aviv is 20 to 40 minutes by car depending on traffic at Gelilot. Daily life is car-based, with little commerce in the village.
For the full picture of daily life, schools and community, read The Honest Guide to Kfar Shmaryahu.
Beware
- With four registered sales, no one can show you reliable comparables.
- Much of the stock never reaches the open market and trades through a small circle of brokers.
- Homes near Route 2 hear the highway, some constantly.
- Splitting a plot or building beyond your rights can be slow or impossible.
- Above ₪5,008,000 the single-home capital gains exemption is only partial.
Check before you make an offer
- Commission your own appraisal from a valuer who knows the village.
- Check the Land Registry extract for mortgages, cautions and joint or inherited ownership.
- Ask the Herzliya local planning committee about unused rights and the 2024 guidelines.
- Compare the building file with the house as built, including basements and extensions.
- Visit at rush hour and in the evening to judge road noise on your street.
The verdict
Works well for
- Families who want a large house, a garden and real privacy near Tel Aviv.
- Diplomatic and multinational households seeking a discreet address.
- Buyers who value strict planning and low density.
- Long-term owners with trusted local advisers.
Harder to recommend for
- Buyers who need transparent, data-backed pricing.
- Families wanting walkable shops and cafés.
- Anyone hoping to split a plot or add units quickly.
Kfar Shmaryahu offers space, quiet and self-government minutes from the sea. The price of that exclusivity is opacity: almost no data, and a market run on relationships. If you need the market to explain itself, look elsewhere.
Questions buyers ask
What is the median property price in Kfar Shmaryahu?
The median registered sale in Kfar Shmaryahu is ₪1,825,000, or ₪42,031 per square metre, based on 4 registered deals (Mar 2024 – Nov 2025). These are sold prices from the Israel Tax Authority register, not asking prices.
How much purchase tax would I pay on a median-priced home in Kfar Shmaryahu?
On ₪1,825,000, under the 2026 bands: about ₪0 for a resident buying a single home, about ₪0 for an oleh within the eligibility window, and about ₪146,000 for a foreign resident or someone buying an additional home. Confirm your own position with your lawyer.
What are the main risks of buying in Kfar Shmaryahu?
With four registered sales, no one can show you reliable comparables. Much of the stock never reaches the open market and trades through a small circle of brokers. Homes near Route 2 hear the highway, some constantly.
What should I check before making an offer in Kfar Shmaryahu?
Commission your own appraisal from a valuer who knows the village. Check the Land Registry extract for mortgages, cautions and joint or inherited ownership. Ask the Herzliya local planning committee about unused rights and the 2024 guidelines.
Who does Kfar Shmaryahu suit?
It works well for: Families who want a large house, a garden and real privacy near Tel Aviv; Diplomatic and multinational households seeking a discreet address; Buyers who value strict planning and low density; Long-term owners with trusted local advisers.
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Asking prices are not sold prices. Every figure here comes from registered sales unless stated. This is general information, not legal or financial advice. Updated October 2026.