Bangalore is not just a city; it is a living, growing organism!

Every year, a new neighborhood rises in value, hidden gems get discovered, and old favorites find a new fanbase. If you’re an active homebuyer or investor looking for a property in Bangalore, it is all about spotting future potential before anyone else does.

Let us look at the city’s most promising yet lesser-known residential pockets that’s changing the map of where buyers are heading next to.

Let’s start with the HotSpots of Bangalore that you might not be aware of:

I. ATTIBELE (SOUTH BANGALORE)
Q1. Where? Near Electronic City, close to the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu border
Q2. Why? Attibele is gaining attraction because of the Metro Phase 2 connectivity plans and proximity to industrial areas
Q3. How much? The average price range as of 2025 is between ₹4,500 and ₹6,000 per sq. ft.
Q4. What’s for the future? Witnessed growth in the last 2 years is 18 to 22% and rental yields of around 3.8% annually.
II. THANISANDRA (NORTH BANGALORE)
Q1.  Where? 10 km from Hebbal and Manyata Tech Park
Q2. Why? Thanisandra is growing due to its serene environment with cleaner air, better roads, access to ORR and upcoming metro
Q3. How much? The average price range as of 2024 is between ₹6,000 and ₹7,500 per sq. ft.
Q5. What’s for the future? Witnessed a growth of ~30% in the past 5 years. Appropriate for young professionals and first-time buyers.
III. HOSKOTE (EAST BANGALORE)
Q1. Where? Along NH 75, towards Kolar
Q2. Why? Hoskote is a part of the “Greater Bengaluru” initiative for suburban development. The location has an influx of plotted developments.

Q3. How much? Plot rates as of 2025 is between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000 per sq. ft.
Q4. What’s for the future? Major projects nearby: STRR ring road, metro proposal, new township developments
Let us look into some known submarkets with new surprises! We’ve heard of these areas but what is it that they still holed untapped potential in 2025?
I. SARJAPUR ROAD – HOSA ROAD STRETCH
Q1. What makes them special? Great schools, gated communities, metro work in full swing
Q2. Pocket share?  The 2025 price range is between ₹5,500 and ₹14,000 per sq. ft. based on project and amenities.
Q3. Is it a smart investment? Rental growth witnessed over the past 12 months is ~7%

II. DEVANAHALLI–BAGALUR–YELAHANKA BELT
Q1. What makes them special? Devanahalli is the heritage turned functionality case study. Proximity to airport, corporate and IT/Ites emergence, Aerospace SEZ, social infra, and connectivity makes it stand out.
Q2. Pocket share?  ₹4,000–₹9,000 per sq. ft.
Q3.  Is it a smart investment? Forecasted growth in the coming 5 years is ~25 to 30% with a rental clouding by airport and hospitality staff with an annual yield of 4 to 5%.
Q4.  Rental yield (Airport staff, techies): 4–5% annually
III. HENNUR LAKE AREA / BIODIVERSITY ZONE
Q1. Where? Nagawara, Thanisandra
Q2. What makes them special? The biodiversity zone with parks, walking trails and growing residential interest due to sustainable living makes this location stand out.
Q3. Pocket share? Price range between ₹7,000 and ₹8,000 per sq. ft.
IV. KAIKONDRAHALLI LAKE (OFF SARJAPUR ROAD)
Q1. What makes them special? Local lake revival by local community efforts.
Q2. Pocket share? 2025 price range between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000 per sq. ft.
Q3. For? Families, health-conscious homebuyers, and eco-conscious investors
What do the numbers say?

The 2025 snapshot of the established and emerging submarkets:

Bangalore in 2025 is a city of shifting boundaries. What was once “too far” is now just a metro stop away. What was once affordable is now a premium address. The key to getting ahead in this market is understanding where the city is headed—not just where it’s been.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor, or someone planning for your future home, these hidden and rising localities offer a sweet mix of affordability, accessibility, and future growth.

 

 

 *Source: JLL Primary Research

Author: Sumedha Das