Satellite
has become the second most preferred locality in Ahmedabad for housing
after Prahlad Nagar. This is due to its location, infrastructure growth
and good social amenities. There are multiple reasons
why Satellite has become such a sought-after locality.
Location
and accessibility
Satellite
is situated between two main highways: Sarkhej-Gandhinagar
Highway (SG Highway) and 132 Feet Ring Road. SG Highway is a part of
National Highway 8C and connects the area to Mumbai and Delhi.
The 132 Ft Ring Road connects the area to other areas of Ahmedabad and the GIDC
industrial areas. The Sardar Patel Ring Road is just about 6 km from the area.
This ring road too connects the area to other important areas in Ahmedabad and
the Odhav Industrial Estate.
There
are several AMTS as well as BRTS buses on both the highways that provide
accessibility to Satellite. The BRTS buses have significantly improved the
accessibility. The Ahmedabad railway station is about 10 km from Satellite and the
International Airport is about 15.5 km from the area.
Infrastructure
The
area has a very good social infrastructure. There are several popular
educational institutions such as Sardar Patel Institute of Public
Administration and Ahmedabad International School as well as several training
institutes within the proximity. There are a couple of hospitals such as Shalby
Hospital and medilink Hospital, that are close to Satellite. There
are several restaurants and eateries in Satellite. The Cinemax and Wide Angle
multiplexes are nearby. There are also banks, malls, parks and temples in the
area.
Real
estate trends
Satellite
is an area popular among the middle-income buyers as the area is very much
within the affordable range, though it is near the central part of Ahmedabad.
The approximate property value in Satellite is about Rs 4300-5,600 per sq. ft.
Most of the available configurations are 2 and 3BHK ready
to occupy apartments. The approximate covered area of a 2BHK apartment is in the range of 900-1,200
sq. ft. and that of a 3BHK, is between 1,400-2,400 sq. ft. There are a few 4BHK apartments too available of the same
dimensions. Some of the active builders. The approximate cost of a 2BHK
apartment is about Rs 45-55 lakh while that of a 3BHK apartment is about Rs
80-120 lakh. There are also few high-end 4BHK apartments whose cost may go
beyond Rs 2 crore of higher dimensions and available amenities. Property values
in Satellite have been on continuous rise for the last 5 years. In the last
three years, the average property value went up from Rs 4,300 to Rs 5,300 per sq.
ft. marking an increase of 20 to 25 per cent.
The
affordability factor of the area while having a very good connectivity and
infrastructure has made satellite one of the most sought after places for residential properties in Ahmedabad.