Holiday Home in Ramat HaSharon for American Families
Holiday Home in Ramat HaSharon for American Families
American families who spend holidays and summers in Israel sometimes want a base that feels like home rather than a hotel room. Ramat HaSharon offers quiet streets, parks and a village-like center, while the beaches of Herzliya and northern Tel Aviv are a short drive away. A holiday home here can be an apartment in a managed building or, for larger families, a house with a garden. This guide explains how to choose the right property for part-time use, what to do with it between visits, how to arrange care from abroad and what to discuss with Israeli and American advisors.
Why Ramat HaSharon Suits a Holiday Base
The city combines calm with proximity. You can spend the morning on the beach at Herzliya, visit relatives in Tel Aviv in the afternoon and return to a quiet street in the evening.
For families with children, parks, sports facilities and the open spaces around Kfar HaYarok make longer stays comfortable.
House or Apartment
An apartment in a building with an elevator, parking and professional management is easier to maintain from abroad. A house offers space for large family gatherings and a garden, but needs regular care throughout the year.
Some families choose a garden apartment as a middle ground.
Apartment: low maintenance and simple security
House: space for extended family and events
Garden apartment: outdoor space with shared management
Using the Property Between Visits
You can leave it empty, lend it to relatives or rent it on a medium-term basis to professionals or relocating families. Each option affects insurance, taxes and how freely you can use the home.
If you rent, align the lease with your travel plans and have your lawyer draft clear terms for handover.
Care and Security
A caretaker or property manager can check the home regularly, run water and air conditioning, handle gardening and pay municipal and utility accounts. For houses, consider an alarm system and a trusted neighbor or service to respond if needed.
Before each visit, ask for the home to be aired and prepared so that you can settle in quickly.
Holidays and Family Events
For families who observe the holidays, check the walking distance to your preferred synagogue, especially in Morasha or near the city center. A balcony or garden suitable for a sukkah is often on the wish list.
Hosting family events at home is one of the main reasons families choose a larger property.
Tax and Legal Points
An additional home may be treated differently for Israeli purchase tax and future sale, depending on your status and existing property. Rental income may be reportable in both countries.
Consult an Israeli lawyer and tax advisor and a US CPA before buying. We do not give tax advice.
Thinking Ahead
A holiday home often becomes a future residence or a home for children who move to Israel. Discuss ownership and inheritance planning with lawyers in both countries early on.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ramat HaSharon close to the beach
It is inland, but Herzliya and northern Tel Aviv beaches are a short drive away.
Is a house practical as a holiday home
It can be, with a reliable caretaker for the garden and exterior. An apartment is simpler to manage from abroad.
Can I rent it when I am in the US
Usually yes, subject to lease terms and tax reporting. Consult your advisors first.
Does a second home change my taxes
It may. An Israeli tax advisor and US CPA should review your situation.
Elkayam Group
Kobi Elkayam Real Estate Ltd, of the Elkayam Group, works from Rival Street in Tel Aviv and builds on a family heritage from the forties now carried by the third generation. We speak Hebrew, English and French and bring experience in development, urban renewal and combination deals, helping families judge a property for the long term.
Considering a holiday home in Ramat HaSharon. Speak with us in English.
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