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Old North, Tel AvivPark, beach and quiet streets.

Between the center and the Yarkon Park, the Old North is where many Tel Aviv families live: wide boulevards, shady streets, the beach and the port nearby.

By Ron Siedner · Updated October 2026

Ben-Gurion Boulevard in Tel Aviv's Old North, with palm trees and jacaranda trees
Photo: Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Where the Old North is

The Old North stretches from the city center up to the Yarkon River, between the sea and Ibn Gabirol Street. Its landmarks are Rabin Square, the tree-lined Ben-Gurion Boulevard and the beaches along the promenade.

To the north lie the Tel Aviv Port and the Yarkon Park, the city's largest park.

Living in the Old North

Most homes are apartments in three- to four-storey buildings, many from the 1930s to the 1960s, with a growing number of renovated and new buildings. The streets are quieter than in the south of the city, there are many playgrounds and schools, and you can reach the beach and the park on foot.

The Old North suits families and buyers who want a calmer everyday life without leaving the city: park, beach, schools and cafés within walking distance. If you want nightlife on your doorstep, look further south.

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Where Ron goes in the Old North

Gordon Beach and the promenade in Tel Aviv seen from above, with breakwaters in the sea
Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Lala Land

A café and restaurant right on the sand at Gordon Beach, good for breakfast with a sea view.

Memorial plaque at the entrance of Ben-Gurion House, Tel Aviv
Photo: Hanay, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Ben-Gurion House

The home of Israel's first prime minister on Ben-Gurion Boulevard, now a museum.

What it costs

Northern part
New build₪69,400≈ $22,70049 sales · last 12 months
Existing₪64,700≈ $21,200163 sales · last 12 months
Southern part
New build₪66,100≈ $21,60045 sales · last 24 months
Existing₪58,100≈ $19,000111 sales · last 12 months

Officially the Old North is split into a northern and a southern part.

FAQ

Questions about the Old North

Where is the Old North in Tel Aviv?

North of the city center, up to the Yarkon River, between the sea and Ibn Gabirol Street.

Is the Old North good for families?

Yes, it is one of the most popular neighborhoods for families in Tel Aviv: quieter streets, parks, schools and the beach close by.

How much does an apartment cost in the Old North?

Roughly ₪58,100–69,400 per m² (≈ $19,000–22,700), depending on location and whether it is new or existing. Median of registered sales, Israel Tax Authority (nadlan.gov.il), as of October 2026. Details in the price overview.

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