Fohar
suburb · Sofia
51/ 100
Average
Fohar is a small quarter in the Vitosha district, wedged between Boyana and the Kinotsentara (Film Centre) estates south of the city centre. Schools are its strongest card (79), backed by decent green and sport access, while walkability and transit sit mid-pack. The catch is noise: a quiet score of 31 is low for a foothill address, and building activity stays moderate at 8 permits. Daily life here assumes a car for most errands. ↗
Score per dimension
- 🚶Walkability51
- 🚌Transit48
- 🌳Greenery60
- 🏫K-12 schools75
- 🎓Universities0
- ✚Health20
- 🍽Vibrancy (food/bars)54
- 🏋Sports66
- 🔇Quietness32
- 🏗Development activity40
Rent and prices
imot.bg lists no rent average for Fohar right now. The Sofia median asking rent is €9 per m², about €585 a month for a 65 m² flat. The exact asking rent, the sale price per m² and the gross yield for Fohar are part of Sofia Pro. See the money signals on the map →
Getting around
The nearest metro station is Витоша, about 3.1 km away, so daily trips lean on buses, trams or a car. Transit score 48/100.
Construction
26 building permits issued since 2024 are placed on parcels in Fohar: moderate construction activity for Sofia. Where Sofia is building in 2026 →
30 residential projects since 2021 sit on parcels in Fohar: 22 permitted, 8 completed. Who builds them, with each developer's track record and published contacts, is in Sofia Pro. See who builds here → All neighbourhoods by new construction →
Where Fohar ranks
- #112 of 236 for families
- #116 of 236 for young professionals
- #117 of 236 for students
- #174 of 236 for retirees
- #135 of 236 for quiet and green living
Questions people ask
- Is Fohar a good place to live?Fohar scores 51/100 on the SofiaHoods liveability index (Average). It is strongest on schools and sports, weakest on health services.
- How much is rent in Fohar?imot.bg lists no rent average for Fohar right now. The Sofia median asking rent is €9 per m², about €585 a month for a 65 m² flat.
- Is Fohar close to the metro?The nearest metro station is Витоша, about 3.1 km away, so daily trips lean on buses, trams or a car. Transit score 48/100.
- Is there a lot of construction in Fohar?26 building permits issued since 2024 are placed on parcels in Fohar: moderate construction activity for Sofia. 30 residential projects since 2021 sit on parcels in Fohar: 22 permitted, 8 completed. Who builds them, with each developer's track record and published contacts, is in Sofia Pro.
🔒 Prices, rent & yield · What locals say
Sofia Pro adds asking prices, rents, gross yield, resident-sentiment summaries and who is building in Fohar, with each developer's track record. The map, the scores and the quiz stay free.
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