Holiday Home in Shoham for American Families
Holiday Home in Shoham for American Families
For American families who fly to Israel several times a year, Shoham offers a rare advantage: a quiet, green town just minutes from Ben Gurion Airport. A holiday home here lets you arrive, settle in and start your visit without long transfers. The English-speaking community and community synagogues make holidays feel welcoming, and the central location puts Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the coast within reach. This guide explains how to choose a holiday property in Shoham, how to care for it while you are away, and the legal and tax questions to discuss with advisors.
The Airport Advantage
After a long flight, reaching your home in minutes makes a real difference, especially with children or older parents. Departures are just as simple.
This also makes short visits more practical, since little time is lost in transfers.
Choosing a Property
An apartment or garden apartment is easier to manage from abroad, while a house offers space for extended family. Choose durable finishes and efficient systems if the home will be empty for periods.
Consider walking distance to your synagogue and to the commercial center.
Low-maintenance garden with irrigation
Alarm system for periods away
Space for family gatherings
Holidays in Shoham
For families who observe the holidays, community synagogues and neighbors make festivals feel warm and welcoming. A garden or balcony suitable for a sukkah is a common request.
The English-speaking community often organizes events that visiting families can join.
Care Between Visits
A caretaker or manager can check the home, maintain the garden, pay bills and handle repairs. After winter storms, ask for an inspection of the roof and drainage.
Prepare the home before each arrival so you can settle in immediately.
Renting When You Are Away
Some owners rent to relocating families on medium-term leases, since new arrivals often need temporary housing while they search. Your lawyer should draft a lease with clear dates and inventory.
Consider how rental affects your own flexibility to visit.
Tax and Legal Considerations
An additional home may be treated differently for Israeli purchase tax and future sale, depending on your status. 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.
Nearby Outings
The Ben Shemen forest, the Modiin area and the Judean foothills are close, offering trails and family outings. Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv coast are within easy driving distance for day trips.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Shoham to the airport
It is just minutes from Ben Gurion Airport, one of its main advantages.
Is a house practical as a holiday home
Yes, with a reliable caretaker. An apartment is simpler to manage.
Can I rent to new immigrant families
Many owners do, using medium-term leases drafted by a lawyer.
Does owning a second home affect my taxes
It may. Consult an Israeli tax advisor and a US CPA.
Elkayam Group
Kobi Elkayam Real Estate Ltd, of the Elkayam Group, works from Rival Street in Tel Aviv and continues a family legacy that began in the forties and now spans three generations. We work in Hebrew, English and French and bring development and renewal experience that helps families evaluate a holiday property for the long term.
Looking for a holiday home in Shoham. Contact us in English.
+972-53-658-4252 · support@kobielkayamrealestateltd.com · Rival St 37, Tel Aviv