Tehran House Prices Surge Past Apartments in Outer Districts

Detached house prices in Tehran rose 11 percent between March and June while apartment unit values increased just 3 percent over the same stretch, according to transaction records compiled by the Tehran Real Estate Board.

The split arrives as mortgage rates from Bank Maskan hover near 18 percent and construction costs for new units continue climbing after the rial's latest slide against the dollar. Families weighing larger lots against smaller apartments now face clearer trade-offs on monthly payments and long-term resale prospects.

Neighborhoods Show Sharp Split

Buyers have shifted toward single-family homes in the western district of Kan, where plots near the Tehran-Karaj freeway command premiums that apartments along Valiasr Street no longer match. At the same time, units in the northern neighborhood of Niavaran have seen slower turnover as younger buyers opt for lower entry prices closer to the city core.

The Tehran Municipality's recent zoning adjustments in the Ekbatan area have added 1,200 new apartment approvals this quarter, yet listings for houses there dropped 9 percent from the prior period. Local agents report that families relocating from Vanak Square now prioritize garden space over proximity to metro lines.

Transaction Data Points to Buyer Shift

Board figures released July 8 show the average detached house in Kan reaching 92 million tomans per square meter, up from 83 million in March, while comparable units in the same postcode averaged 67 million tomans. Across 4,200 recorded sales citywide, houses accounted for 38 percent of volume, their highest share since late 2024.

Market watchers expect the gap to hold through the summer unless Bank Markazi adjusts lending rules before the next quarter. Families planning moves should compare total ownership costs on both house and unit listings in their target districts and consult the Tehran Real Estate Board registry for the most recent deed transfer prices before signing contracts.

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