The Ramat Aviv HaYeruka neighborhood (Green Ramat Aviv) is one of the first names that come up when people talk about living in north Tel Aviv, and not by chance. It is a long established, affluent neighborhood that combines neighborhood quiet, immediate proximity to Tel Aviv University and cultural centers, and a fabric of low rise buildings and green spaces that feels different from bustling Tel Aviv.
Ramat Aviv HaYeruka, also known as Old Ramat Aviv (Ramat Aviv HaVatika), is one of the neighborhoods most identified with north Tel Aviv. Below we set out what actually characterizes it: the boundaries, the buildings, the schools, transport and the state of urban renewal.
The Ramat Aviv HaYeruka neighborhood: boundaries, history and character
The neighborhood is bounded by Einstein Street to the north, Chaim Levanon Street to the east and south, and Namir Road to the west. North of Einstein lies Neve Avivim, and beyond Chaim Levanon the university campus.
Ramat Aviv HaYeruka was established in the 1950s, during the period of the great wave of immigration, and this is still evident in its planning today: long buildings with several entrances, large green spaces between them, mature trees and internal paths. The name “HaYeruka”, the green one, was not chosen by chance. A large part of the area between the buildings is lawns and gardens, and this is what gives the neighborhood its calm atmosphere.
Building character and property types
Construction in Ramat Aviv HaYeruka combines apartment buildings of no more than four stories with detached houses on certain streets. The supply includes:
- Apartments in the original buildings: usually without an elevator or registered parking, with an older layout. Some buildings have undergone facade renovation or extensions.
- Extended apartments: in some buildings, extensions were carried out under plans that allowed added space, and this greatly changes the comparison between apartments that look similar from the outside.
- Detached houses: a limited and sought after supply, in which the value lies also in the land and the building rights.
- Apartments in new projects: in buildings constructed as part of renewal, with an elevator, parking and a safe room (mamad).
The age of the neighborhood is part of its charm, but also part of its complexity. A third floor apartment without an elevator, a ground floor apartment with a garden and an apartment in a building undergoing pinui binui (demolish and rebuild) are three entirely different products, even when they are on the same street.
Urban renewal in the neighborhood
Ramat Aviv HaYeruka is undergoing renewal, but it is important to understand the right tracks. TAMA 38 ended in Tel Aviv in August 2024, and renewal in the neighborhood is now advancing mainly in pinui binui compounds and in plans promoted by the municipality. Several compounds in the neighborhood are at various stages of planning and approval, and in some of them buildings much taller than the existing ones are planned.
Before buying, it is worth checking on the municipality website and with the planning and building committee the status of the plan that applies to the building and its surroundings, who the developer is, and how many owners have already signed. Renewal potential can add value, but the timelines are long and not guaranteed, and anyone buying to live there should also know about the years of construction in the area.
Schools and education
The neighborhood is rich in educational institutions, and this is one of the main drivers of demand:
- Elementary: four elementary schools operate in the neighborhood: Ramat Aviv, Ilanot, Alonim and Alumot.
- Secondary: the Alliance high school on Reading Street.
- Kindergartens: many municipal kindergartens within the neighborhood.
Student placement is determined by the municipality’s registration zones, so before buying it is worth checking the placement for the exact address.
Proximity to Tel Aviv University and points of interest
The neighborhood borders Tel Aviv University, with gates on Chaim Levanon Street and on Klausner. Nearby are also the Eretz Israel Museum, ANU Museum of the Jewish People, the Ramat Aviv Mall and the university sports center. Proximity to the campus gives the neighborhood a unique character: alongside long established families and home upgraders, faculty members, researchers and students live here, creating a market with stable demand both for living and for renting.
Transport and access
Tel Aviv University railway station is a short ride away, and many bus lines run along Einstein Street, Chaim Levanon Street and Namir Road. The Green Line of the light rail, currently under construction, is planned to include stations around the neighborhood, among them Brodetsky, Namir and the University. During the works it is worth checking how they affect the specific street.
Who Ramat Aviv HaYeruka suits
The neighborhood suits families looking for schools within the neighborhood and a green environment, academics who want to walk to campus, older couples who value quiet and nearby services, and investors looking for stable rental demand. A breakdown by buyer profile can be found in the article who living in Ramat Aviv HaYeruka is right for.
What an apartment in the Ramat Aviv HaYeruka neighborhood is worth
A valuation in Ramat Aviv HaYeruka depends heavily on the details we described: elevator, parking, extension, floor and the status of the plan that applies to the building. We expanded on how to value an apartment in the neighborhood in the article what my apartment in Ramat Aviv HaYeruka is worth, and you can also request a property valuation.
What to check when buying an apartment in the neighborhood
The age of the buildings in Ramat Aviv HaYeruka raises several questions worth asking already at the first viewing, before you reach the lawyer:
| Property type | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment in an original building | The condition of the roof, the plumbing and the facades, and what the house committee is planning | Major repairs in an older building are shared among the residents |
| Extended apartment | That the extension was carried out under a permit and is registered | An extension without a permit affects the mortgage and the value |
| Apartment in a building undergoing renewal | Plan stage, developer identity and share of signatures | The timelines are long and not guaranteed |
| Detached house | Building rights and the co ownership agreement on the plot | The value lies also in the land and the rights |
The full legal and planning checks are detailed in the guide to checks before buying an apartment. It is also worth visiting the neighborhood at different times: on the morning of a teaching day on campus, traffic on the streets near the gates is very different from a Friday evening.
The bottom line
The Ramat Aviv HaYeruka neighborhood has kept its standing for years thanks to a combination of low rise buildings and green spaces, many schools, immediate proximity to the university and a renewal process that is gradually changing the face of the neighborhood.
If you are considering selling, buying or getting a valuation for a property in Ramat Aviv HaYeruka, we will be happy to help. Leave your details on the contact page or call 077-500-4600 (+972 77 500 4600).
The information in this article is general and does not constitute legal, appraisal or tax advice. Every transaction requires an individual review.
