Obelya 1
suburb · Sofia
65/ 100
Good
A small panel-block estate at the metro's northwestern end, and at €1,801/m² with a 6.0% yield it is one of the best value-for-money plays in Sofia. Forum threads praise the metro, the calm pace (quiet 69) and cheap flats, while admitting the street culture can be rough around the edges. Suits investors and first-time buyers who want a metro stop over polish; amenities are basic and the housing stock is mostly aging panels. ↗
Score per dimension
- 🚶Walkability67
- 🚌Transit67
- 🌳Greenery56
- 🏫K-12 schools83
- 🎓Universities0
- ✚Health53
- 🍽Vibrancy (food/bars)67
- 🏋Sports57
- 🔇Quietness70
- 🏗Development activity40
Rent and prices
Asking rents in Obelya 1 are €10 to €11 per m² on imot.bg, roughly €650 to €715 a month for a 65 m² flat. The Sofia median is €9 per m². The exact asking rent, the sale price per m² and the gross yield for Obelya 1 are part of Sofia Pro. See the money signals on the map →
Getting around
The nearest metro station is Обеля, about 1000 m from the centre of Obelya 1, a realistic walk. Transit score 67/100.
Construction
8 building permits issued since 2024 are placed on parcels in Obelya 1: moderate construction activity for Sofia. Where Sofia is building in 2026 →
11 residential projects since 2021 sit on parcels in Obelya 1: 5 permitted, 1 past the usual build time, 5 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 Obelya 1 ranks
- #53 of 236 for families
- #92 of 236 for young professionals
- #86 of 236 for students
- #68 of 236 for retirees
- #61 of 236 for quiet and green living
Questions people ask
- Is Obelya 1 a good place to live?Obelya 1 scores 65/100 on the SofiaHoods liveability index (Good). It is strongest on schools and quiet, weakest on health services.
- How much is rent in Obelya 1?Asking rents in Obelya 1 are €10 to €11 per m² on imot.bg, roughly €650 to €715 a month for a 65 m² flat. The Sofia median is €9 per m².
- Is Obelya 1 close to the metro?The nearest metro station is Обеля, about 1000 m from the centre of Obelya 1, a realistic walk. Transit score 67/100.
- Is there a lot of construction in Obelya 1?8 building permits issued since 2024 are placed on parcels in Obelya 1: moderate construction activity for Sofia. 11 residential projects since 2021 sit on parcels in Obelya 1: 5 permitted, 1 past the usual build time, 5 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 Obelya 1, with each developer's track record. The map, the scores and the quiz stay free.
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