Welcome to Zamenhof Street
History:
Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof was the inventor of ‘Esperanto’, the most successful constructed language designed for international communication; hundreds of city streets, parks, and bridges worldwide have been named after Zamenhof and in the very heart of center Tel Aviv, a street is named in his honor.
The street’s landmark is the notorious Zamenhof Health Clinic; built in 1934 to 1936 according to the principles of the International style Bauhaus architecture. The Zamenhof clinic was considered to be one of the most important clinics in Tel Aviv and in Israel and provided different professional medical services. After decades, the structure became obsolete despite the on-going maintenance and being situated in the heart of a residential area, with narrow streets and difficulty in parking areas, the management of the clinic came to a decision in selling the property. The complex is considered as a medium preserved building by the Tel Aviv municipality and today it is privately owned and is due to become a residential complex.
Location:
Discretely tucked away in Tel Aviv’s hub, just on Dizengof square in between two marvelous Bauhaus buildings is where Zamenhof Street begins. The street is relatively wide; however towards the very end of Zamenhof, it turns into a lovely intimate pedestrian passage connecting Zamenhof to tree-lined Sderot Chen. Zamenhof crosses Shlomo HaMelech and King George, yet it remains a quiet and serene street with easy access to some of Tel Aviv’s best attractions and locations.
Architecture:
Zamenhof St faithfully represents the “White City” with its many International Style buildings. Typical Bauhaus architecture can be noticed everywhere on Zamenhof; square or rounded balconies, white, clean cut design and low 3 story buildings along with 1950’s and 60’s architecture. The majority of the buildings on Zamenhof still remain untouched; this 1950s style architecture is known for its facade pillars, 3-4 floors high, massive stair cases, 2-3 apartments per floor and the well-known “closed balconies”. There are very few buildings on Zamenhof that were completely modernized and feature a completely contemporary architecture.
65 – 85 SQM with high ceilings are the average apartments that can be found on Zamenhof and nearly every single apartment features a balcony or a closed balcony. The residents of this charming street consist of young professionals, couples, families and senior residents; the location is fantastic and it’s resident’s enjoy close proximity to nearly every spot in Tel Aviv.
Real Estate:
Real Estate prices in the City Center are relatively high, with an average 27,000 NIS per SQM, where the average on Zamenhof Street reaches the 30,500 NIS per SQM. The history a long with its serene yet center location is what makes this White City gem attractive.
An old-school, 90 SQM, 2 BR, 1BA apartment, situated on the 3rd floor in a no elevator building with two balconies is currently available for sale for 2.55 Million NIS.
A 140 SQM penthouse, with two 20 SQM roof top terraces in a renovated Bauhaus building, situated on the top floor with elevator and private parking attached is available for sale for 5,500,000 NIS.
In March of this year, a 79 SQM, 2BR apartment on Zamenhof was sold for the price of 2,060,000 NIS.
An 82 SQM, 2BR apartment on Zamenhof was sold for 3,200,000 NIS earlier this year.
**The info is curtsey to the Tax Authority Website**
Rentals on Zamenhof are fairly average for Center Tel Aviv; a 3rd floor (no elevator) 2 BR, 1 BA renovated apartment was recently rented for 6,000 NIS.
The past, present and future blends seamlessly in this charming street and for those seeking to live in the very heart of Tel Aviv, Zamenhof is no doubt the essence of Tel Aviv living.