Ma'alot-Tarshiha property prices 2026.
Big homes, lakes and a 14% tax credit, close to the Lebanese border.
Ma'alot-Tarshiha is a hill town in the western Upper Galilee, a joint municipality of Jewish Ma'alot and Arab Tarshiha. A median of ₪1.31m buys a four-room flat of 100 m² or more, and residents get a 14% income-tax credit. It sits under 10 km from Lebanon, and 2023 to 2026 showed what that means.
Data area: Ma'alot-Tarshiha (city-wide)
Prices
Within the area
| Part | Median | ₪/m² | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miron St area | ₪1.40m | — | 61 |
| Matzada St area | ₪1.35m | — | 33 |
| HaSigaliyot St area | ₪850,000 | — | 27 |
| Alumot St area | ₪1.42m | — | 25 |
| Yerushalayim St area | ₪952,500 | — | 20 |
| Hadassim St area | ₪1.75m | — | 18 |
Purchase tax at the median (₪1.31m)
| Buyer | Purchase tax |
|---|---|
| Single home (Israeli resident) | ₪0 |
| Oleh within the eligibility window | ₪0 |
| Foreign resident or additional home | ₪104,880 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | HaHagana | 3 | 66 | ₪875,000 | ₪13,258 |
| Jun 2026 | Matzada | 4 | 105 | ₪1,275,000 | ₪12,143 |
| Jun 2026 | Miron | 5 | 142 | ₪1,580,000 | ₪11,127 |
| May 2026 | Miron | 3 | 70 | ₪1,200,000 | ₪17,143 |
| May 2026 | HaHagana | 4 | 66 | ₪1,160,000 | ₪17,576 |
| Apr 2026 | Aliyat HaNoar | 3 | 69 | ₪850,000 | ₪12,319 |
| Apr 2026 | Dafna | 3.5 | 69 | ₪1,400,000 | ₪20,290 |
| Apr 2026 | Esther HaMalka | 4 | 69 | ₪586,000 | ₪8,493 |
| Apr 2026 | — | 5 | 294 | ₪2,300,000 | ₪7,823 |
| Apr 2026 | Miron | 4 | 110 | ₪1,205,000 | ₪10,955 |
From the Israel Tax Authority register as published by Dirobot.
Size against price
The dashed red line is the area median of ₪12,950 per m². Dots above it sold for more per metre than the median; dots below it, for less.
The area
What you get
- Older public-housing blocks, 1990s estates and newer cottages and low-rise flats.
- Around ₪1.3m buys a four-room flat of 100 m² or more; older three-room flats sell for well under ₪1m.
- The Miron, Hadassim and Alumot street areas record the highest prices.
- Older stone houses in Tarshiha, often in family ownership.
- A mamad is not standard in older stock and is close to essential here.
Who lives here
Ma'alot has a Jewish majority, including long-established families of North African origin and a large Russian-speaking community. Tarshiha's residents are Muslim and Christian Arab citizens, and the two communities largely live in separate neighbourhoods.
Getting around
Nahariya, with the nearest railway station, is about half an hour west by road. Haifa is about an hour's drive, and Karmiel and the Tefen industrial park are closer.
For the full picture of daily life, schools and community, read The Honest Guide to Ma'alot-Tarshiha.
Beware
- The town is within rocket range of Lebanon and took fire in 2023–24 and again in 2026.
- Low volumes and war disruption can make resale slow.
- Some homes may have war damage or open Property Tax Compensation Fund claims.
- The 14% tax credit depends on genuine residence and the list can change each year.
- Some older Tarshiha homes may have unregistered or family-divided ownership.
Check before you make an offer
- Confirm the flat has a mamad built to Home Front Command standards, or a nearby shelter.
- Ask about any damage since 2023 and whether a compensation claim was filed and closed.
- Check your household meets the residence conditions for the 14% tax credit.
- On off-plan purchases, read the force majeure clause, since northern building sites have been delayed by war.
- In Tarshiha, get a Tabu extract and make sure every registered owner signs.
The verdict
Works well for
- Families who want space and nature on a small budget.
- Workers at Tefen, Karmiel or Nahariya-area employers.
- Households who can use the 14% income-tax credit in full.
- Buyers with a strong personal commitment to the north.
Harder to recommend for
- Anyone who would find rocket alerts and shelter time hard to live with.
- Commuters to Haifa or central Israel.
- Newcomers who need an English-speaking community.
Ma'alot-Tarshiha offers some of the best space for money in Israel, in beautiful surroundings, with a meaningful tax credit. The border is close, so plan for disruption and treat a safe room as a requirement. For the right family it is a home; for a nervous investor it is a gamble.
Questions buyers ask
What is the median property price in Ma'alot-Tarshiha?
The median registered sale in Ma'alot-Tarshiha is ₪1,311,000, or ₪12,950 per square metre, based on 550 registered deals (Jan 2023 – Jun 2026). 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 Ma'alot-Tarshiha?
On ₪1,311,000, under the 2026 bands: about ₪0 for a resident buying a single home, about ₪0 for an oleh within the eligibility window, and about ₪104,880 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 Ma'alot-Tarshiha?
The town is within rocket range of Lebanon and took fire in 2023–24 and again in 2026. Low volumes and war disruption can make resale slow. Some homes may have war damage or open Property Tax Compensation Fund claims.
What should I check before making an offer in Ma'alot-Tarshiha?
Confirm the flat has a mamad built to Home Front Command standards, or a nearby shelter. Ask about any damage since 2023 and whether a compensation claim was filed and closed. Check your household meets the residence conditions for the 14% tax credit.
Who does Ma'alot-Tarshiha suit?
It works well for: Families who want space and nature on a small budget; Workers at Tefen, Karmiel or Nahariya-area employers; Households who can use the 14% income-tax credit in full; Buyers with a strong personal commitment to the north.
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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.