If Rechavia is a neighborhood of gardens, Baka is practically a forest. I've never seen more full grown trees in a Jerusalem neighborhood than in Baka, and the variety is greater than in the newer neighborhoods as well. All the trees and the privacy they bring may be a large part of what's made buying a house or an apartment in Baka so attractive to Americans. The other attraction is that Baka is right across the railroad tracks from the German Colony, and a two minute walk from Emeq Refaim, it can hardly be considered the wrong side of the tracks. Baka is primarily a mix of private homes and modest sized apartment buildings.
There are some larger developments as you move towards Talpiyot, but Baka residents would probably call that area Makor Chaim. You'll hear quite a bit of English on the streets as you wonder around Baka, but the ultimate indicator of a heavy American presence is that number of real estate ads in the Jerusalem Post. I think Baka is actually the priciest neighborhood I've looked at so far in terms of available properties. There aren't a huge number on the market, and apartments that are for sale tend to be pretty expensive.
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Sunday, May 13, 2007
Guide for Buying an Apartment in Baka
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