Ir Yamim —
Netanya's Finest

About Ir Yamim

Ir Yamim — Netanya's Premier Luxury Beachfront Neighborhood

Ir Yamim is Netanya's southernmost and most prestigious coastal district — a master-planned neighborhood built to an urban design standard unlike anywhere else in central Israel. It stretches along the Mediterranean shoreline with direct beach access, tree-lined boulevards, and a self-contained community anchored by the Ir Yamim Mall, top-rated schools, restaurants, and parks. Buyers searching for luxury apartments in Ir Yamim, first-line-to-the-sea Netanya, or Briga Towers for sale will find the most comprehensive collection of listings here — from entry-level luxury at ₪4.75M to flagship penthouses at ₪44M.

Briga Towers — The Ir Yamim Benchmark

No building defines Ir Yamim more than Briga Towers — Netanya's recognized benchmark for luxury residential living. The tower features an Olympic-sized indoor pool, fully-equipped gym, 24/7 concierge, underground parking, and direct beach access. Apartments range from 165 sqm four-bedroom layouts ideal for families to the legendary 700 sqm duplex penthouse spanning the 33rd and 34th floors with a private indoor pool and 360° sea views. See our full Briga Towers building profile for floor plans, amenities, and pricing history.

First Line to the Sea in Ir Yamim

Ir Yamim has the highest concentration of kav rishon la-yam (first-line-to-the-sea) apartments in all of Netanya — buildings with no structure between them and the Mediterranean. This matters because first-line views are permanent: the sea view cannot be built out. First-line apartments in Ir Yamim command a measurable premium over second- and third-line units, and have historically held their value more strongly through market cycles. Several of the listings in this collection are true first-line residences with unobstructed open sea views.

Ir Yamim vs. Tel Aviv: The Buyer's Case

Comparable beachfront luxury in Tel Aviv trades at ₪80,000–₪120,000 per sqm. The same quality in Ir Yamim ranges from ₪40,000–₪65,000 per sqm — roughly half the price, on a longer beach, in newer buildings, with resort-grade amenities that are rare in Tel Aviv at any price. For international buyers, Olim, and anyone prioritizing Mediterranean lifestyle over urban density, Ir Yamim offers a value proposition that Tel Aviv simply cannot match. See our full Netanya vs Tel Aviv comparison for 2026.

Buying in Ir Yamim as a Foreign Buyer or Oleh

Israel welcomes foreign nationals and Olim as property buyers. Olim qualify for preferential purchase tax (Mas Rechisha) rates on their primary residence within seven years of Aliyah — a significant saving on multi-million-shekel purchases in Ir Yamim. Home@Home, our boutique agency based in Ir Yamim itself, specializes in guiding English- and French-speaking international buyers through every step — property selection, real estate lawyer, Israeli mortgage financing, and closing. Read our complete guide to buying property in Israel as a foreigner and our Israeli mortgage guide for foreign residents for the full picture.