Shamir Real Estate Guide 2026

Overview

Upper Galilee kibbutz that developed advanced multifocal lens technology. Exit to French optics giant Essilor brought significant capital while R&D center remains.

Property Prices

• T0 tier — Average new build: ₪44,000/m²; Average resale: ₪41,000/m²
• T1 tier — Average new build: ₪42,000/m²; Average resale: ₪39,000/m²
• T2 tier — Average new build: ₪40,000/m²; Average resale: ₪38,000/m²
• T3 tier — Average new build: ₪40,000/m²; Average resale: ₪36,000/m²

Rental Yields

• T1 tier: 3.0%
• T2 tier: 2.8%
• T3 tier: 2.6%

Market Outlook

Annual price growth: 3.5% · Forecast: stable · stable

Housing Stock

Area: Northern District · kibbutz · Investment category: high · Population: 550 · 220 apartments · 8 new units/year

Highlights

• Shamir Optics - Essilor exit
• R&D center remains in kibbutz
• Socioeconomic cluster 9/10
• Upper Galilee nature