Mazkeret Batya property prices 2026.
A Rothschild moshava with a station and shared schools, on the edge of big change.
Mazkeret Batya is an 1883 moshava just south-east of Rehovot, with its own railway station and a shared religious-secular school. Registered sales give a median of ₪3.0m, about ₪28,200 per m², mostly for 4-room flats in newer neighbourhoods. A 3,400-home eastern expansion and contested renewal will change its village scale.
Data area: Mazkeret Batya (town-wide)
Prices
Within the area
| Part | Median | ₪/m² | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Lev | ₪2.96m | ₪28,160 | 85 |
| Neot HaRishonim | ₪3.40m | ₪27,411 | 27 |
| HaMoshava (historic core) | ₪1.80m | ₪28,242 | 25 |
| Neot Yitzhak Rabin | ₪4.08m | ₪30,172 | 13 |
Purchase tax at the median (₪3.00m)
| Buyer | Purchase tax |
|---|---|
| Single home (Israeli resident) | ₪45,540 |
| Oleh within the eligibility window | ₪5,110 |
| Foreign resident or additional home | ₪240,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Shoshana Damari | 4 | 101 | ₪2,565,000 | ₪25,396 |
| May 2026 | Rafael Swissa | 4 | 100 | ₪3,000,000 | ₪30,000 |
| Apr 2026 | Eliyahu | 3 | 61 | ₪1,950,000 | ₪31,967 |
| Apr 2026 | Yael Rom | 4 | 104 | ₪3,000,000 | ₪28,846 |
| Apr 2026 | Yael Rom | 4 | 108 | ₪2,949,000 | ₪27,306 |
| Apr 2026 | Yael Rom | 4 | 105 | ₪2,900,000 | ₪27,619 |
| Mar 2026 | Hanna Senesh | 4 | 112 | ₪2,720,000 | ₪24,286 |
| Mar 2026 | Eliyahu | 3 | 61 | ₪2,020,000 | ₪33,115 |
| Mar 2026 | Yael Rom † | 4 | 107 | ₪1,490,000 | ₪13,925 |
| Mar 2026 | Yael Rom | 4 | 110 | ₪3,400,000 | ₪30,909 |
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.
Size against price
The dashed red line is the area median of ₪28,241 per m². Dots above it sold for more per metre than the median; dots below it, for less.
The area
What you get
- About ₪3.0m buys a 4-room flat of around 100 m² in a newer neighbourhood.
- Bar Lev, Neot HaRishonim and Neot Yitzhak Rabin offer modern flats and cottages.
- The historic core has farm plots, old farmhouses and villas, which rarely come up.
- Houses on plots trade well above the median and need individual valuation.
- Rentals are scarce, especially houses.
Who lives here
About 16,300 people (2024), mainly established Israeli families, with religious and secular households side by side. There is an English-speaking presence, helped by Rehovot's larger Anglo community next door.
Getting around
The town has its own station on the line towards Be'er Sheva, on its eastern edge. Route 40 links to Routes 4 and 6, and Tel Aviv is typically 35 to 60 minutes by car.
For the full picture of daily life, schools and community, read The Honest Guide to Mazkeret Batya.
Beware
- The eastern expansion of about 3,400 homes, approved in September 2025, will change the town's scale.
- The Eliyahu pinui-binui plan would replace about 318 homes with around 1,200, over the council's objection.
- Older plots can carry agricultural or conservation zoning, undivided shares or unregistered divisions.
- Tel Nof air base is nearby, and residents have complained about noise.
- One March 2026 Yael Rom deal at ₪1.49m sits far below its neighbours and should not be read as a market price.
Check before you make an offer
- For any house or plot, get the plans and a zoning certificate from the local planning committee.
- Check the Land Registry extract for undivided shares or internal agreements, and register a caution note at signing.
- Compare the home with the approved permit plans for extensions, sheds and converted basements.
- Ask whether an older block falls within a renewal compound such as Eliyahu, and get its status in writing.
- Visit at different times to judge aircraft noise from Tel Nof.
The verdict
Works well for
- Families wanting a village feel near Rehovot and Tel Aviv.
- Households drawn to the shared religious-secular Keshet schools.
- Buyers seeking a house with land who will do the legal diligence.
- Rail commuters who want a station in town.
Harder to recommend for
- Buyers who want the town to stay small and unchanged.
- Anyone sensitive to military aircraft noise.
- Families wanting an English-speaking community within the town itself.
Mazkeret Batya offers history, space, a station and a school model few places match, and prices already reflect it. The expansion, the Eliyahu renewal and plot diligence are the real work. Buy the village, but read the plans.
Questions buyers ask
What is the median property price in Mazkeret Batya?
The median registered sale in Mazkeret Batya is ₪3,000,000, or ₪28,241 per square metre, based on 219 registered deals (Feb 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 Mazkeret Batya?
On ₪3,000,000, under the 2026 bands: about ₪45,540 for a resident buying a single home, about ₪5,110 for an oleh within the eligibility window, and about ₪240,000 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 Mazkeret Batya?
The eastern expansion of about 3,400 homes, approved in September 2025, will change the town's scale. The Eliyahu pinui-binui plan would replace about 318 homes with around 1,200, over the council's objection. Older plots can carry agricultural or conservation zoning, undivided shares or unregistered divisions.
What should I check before making an offer in Mazkeret Batya?
For any house or plot, get the plans and a zoning certificate from the local planning committee. Check the Land Registry extract for undivided shares or internal agreements, and register a caution note at signing. Compare the home with the approved permit plans for extensions, sheds and converted basements.
Who does Mazkeret Batya suit?
It works well for: Families wanting a village feel near Rehovot and Tel Aviv; Households drawn to the shared religious-secular Keshet schools; Buyers seeking a house with land who will do the legal diligence; Rail commuters who want a station in town.
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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.