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Desert Bird - The Neighborhood Changing Ma'ale Adumim
The Desert Bird neighborhood is the first new neighborhood being built in Ma'ale Adumim in 25 years. With 3,500 new housing units, infrastructure worth 3 billion ₪, and attractive target price program prices - this is a historic event for the city and for the real estate market in the Jerusalem area.
Target Price Program Prices in Desert Bird
About 65% of the apartments in the neighborhood will be marketed under the target price program, with a discount of about 500,000 ₪ from market prices:
- 85 sqm Apartment (3 Rooms) - from 1,417,000 ₪
- 100 sqm Apartment (4 Rooms) - from 1,696,000 ₪
- 120 sqm Apartment (5 Rooms) - from 2,069,000 ₪
Apartments in the free market will be sold at prices about 500,000 ₪ higher, but still accessible compared to Jerusalem.
Types of Housing in the Neighborhood
The neighborhood offers a variety of housing types: apartments in high-density construction (the majority), detached houses under the "Build Your Home" program, about 100 rental apartments, and protected housing units for the elderly population.
Construction Companies That Won Tenders
Leading construction companies won RMI tenders that closed in December 2025:
- Amram Avraham Construction - 637 housing units
- Benihutz (Nikotiah) - 577 housing units
- Shoval Baruch - 403 housing units
- Efi Capital + Michman - 176 housing units
- Hosen Housing (Shila Group) - 164 housing units
- Pama Holdings - 159 housing units
Total land value: about 990 million ₪.
Planned Infrastructure and Facilities
The neighborhood will include advanced infrastructure: a new education campus, urban sports complex, country club, sports hall, public institutions, and a large park with an investment of 50 million ₪. The urban planning includes environmental innovation and extensive green spaces.
Who is Eligible for the Target Price?
Eligible for purchase under the target price program: those who do not own an apartment. Priority is given to residents of Ma'ale Adumim, reservists, and young couples. Registration is done through the target price website of the Ministry of Housing.
Timeline
The tenders closed in December 2025. Work on the ground is expected to begin within six months, with the first apartments delivered within 3-4 years. For more information about the Desert Bird neighborhood.