Nof Ayalon property prices 2026.
A religious hillside village inside the Green Line, with almost nothing for sale.
Nof Ayalon is a small religious-Zionist community beside Kibbutz Sha'alvim in the Gezer Regional Council, inside the Green Line and about ten minutes from Modi'in. Only three sales are registered since 2023, at a median of ₪4.24m and ₪19,444 per m², so the figures are indicative only. Homes are mostly houses on Israel Land Authority leasehold, and very few come up.
Data area: Nof Ayalon (whole community; three deals, indicative only)
Prices
Purchase tax at the median (₪4.24m)
| Buyer | Purchase tax |
|---|---|
| Single home (Israeli resident) | ₪107,540 |
| Oleh within the eligibility window | ₪11,310 |
| Foreign resident or additional home | ₪339,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ariel | 7 | 252 | ₪4,900,000 | ₪19,444 |
| Nov 2024 | HaHoshen | 8 | 240 | ₪4,240,000 | ₪17,667 |
| Aug 2024 | Moriah | 4 | 90 | ₪2,350,000 | ₪26,111 |
From the Israel Tax Authority register as published by Dirobot.
The area
What you get
- Mainly detached and semi-detached houses on generous plots, often with valley views.
- Much of the stock dates from the 1990s and 2000s, and many homes have been extended.
- Older homes do not always have a protected room.
- Newer homes come only through planned expansions, which are slow and often allocated to specific groups.
- Land is usually held on Israel Land Authority leases rather than a clean registered title.
Who lives here
A few hundred mainly religious-Zionist families, many linked to Yeshivat Sha'alvim and its institutions. There is a real Anglo minority, but daily life, school and community business run in Hebrew.
Getting around
Route 1 and the Latrun interchange are minutes away, with Tel Aviv and Jerusalem often 30–45 minutes off-peak. Modi'in's stations are a short drive, buses are infrequent, and most families run two cars.
For the full picture of daily life, schools and community, read The Honest Guide to Nof Ayalon.
Beware
- With three registered sales since 2023, prices are set house by house and resale can be slow.
- Full Tabu registration is not guaranteed, which can affect the mortgage and the timetable.
- An admissions or screening process may apply through the cooperative society.
- Many extensions may lack permits, which can cut your mortgage and deter future buyers.
- Route 1 and the Latrun interchange can be heavily congested at peak times.
Check before you make an offer
- Ask for the Israel Land Authority lease position and whether the house is registered, in registration or held by confirmation of rights.
- Make the contract conditional on written admissions approval, if a screening process applies.
- Check every extension with the Gezer Regional Council planning department.
- Confirm whether ILA consent to transfer and fees apply, and who pays.
- Ask your lawyer to confirm the plot's status on the map, given the Green Line runs close by.
The verdict
Works well for
- Religious-Zionist families who want village life inside the Green Line.
- Households commuting to both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
- Families with ties to Sha'alvim's institutions.
- Patient buyers prepared to wait for a house to appear.
Harder to recommend for
- Secular or mixed-observance households.
- Buyers who want a large English-speaking community around them.
- Anyone without a car.
Nof Ayalon combines a religious village atmosphere, open views and central-Israel access inside the Green Line. Homes are scarce, land is leased and daily life leans on Modi'in and the car. It rewards patience.
Questions buyers ask
What is the median property price in Nof Ayalon?
The median registered sale in Nof Ayalon is ₪4,240,000, or ₪19,444 per square metre, based on 3 registered deals (Aug 2024 – Apr 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 Nof Ayalon?
On ₪4,240,000, under the 2026 bands: about ₪107,540 for a resident buying a single home, about ₪11,310 for an oleh within the eligibility window, and about ₪339,200 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 Nof Ayalon?
With three registered sales since 2023, prices are set house by house and resale can be slow. Full Tabu registration is not guaranteed, which can affect the mortgage and the timetable. An admissions or screening process may apply through the cooperative society.
What should I check before making an offer in Nof Ayalon?
Ask for the Israel Land Authority lease position and whether the house is registered, in registration or held by confirmation of rights. Make the contract conditional on written admissions approval, if a screening process applies. Check every extension with the Gezer Regional Council planning department.
Who does Nof Ayalon suit?
It works well for: Religious-Zionist families who want village life inside the Green Line; Households commuting to both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem; Families with ties to Sha'alvim's institutions; Patient buyers prepared to wait for a house to appear.
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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.