Living on Ghodbunder Road
Ghodbunder Road is a major arterial stretch in Thane West that has grown from an industrial bypass into one of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's busiest residential corridors. The Ghodbunder Road is the State Highway 42 and it connects Western Express Highway at Ghodbunder and the Eastern Express Highway at Majiwada. This dual highway access has made the belt a preferred choice for professionals who commute across Thane, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
The road stretches through micro-markets such as Patlipada, Kasarvadavali, Kavesar and Manpada, and is home to large integrated developments from several established builders. Industrial estates of Kolshet and Wagle are easily accessible, and Lodha, House of Hiranandani and Puranik builders have projects here. The stretch is replete with malls such as Viviana, Karum and R, and offers picturesque views of Ghodbunder Creek and Yeoor Hills.
Despite its urban character, the locality retains pockets of green cover. Ghodbunder Road is bathed with lush green space and is near Upvan Lake and the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, ensuring residents a connection with nature. The presence of established schools, hospitals and retail hubs within a short drive has made the belt attractive for end-users as well as investors.
On pricing, the locality has shown steady movement over recent years. Average property rates per square feet in Ghodbunder Road, Thane for flats stood around Rs 19,750 per sq ft, and flat rates in Ghodbunder Road, Thane changed by 13.8% in the last 1 year and 40.1% in the last 5 years. This consistent appreciation, combined with new infrastructure projects, continues to draw homebuyers to the corridor.
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