Author David Grossman Drops Asking Price for Mevaseret Zion Home
Author David Grossman has lowered the asking price of his multi-level home in Mevaseret Zion to 4.85 million shekels. The unrenovated property overlooks the Judean Hills.
Renowned Israeli author David Grossman has put his multi-level home in Mevaseret Zion back on the market, dropping the asking price by 100,000 shekels to 4.85 million shekels. Located in a neighborhood overlooking the Judean Hills, the property spans several levels and offers spacious living areas.
The main floor features a broad living room with direct access to a garden facing the wadi, alongside a kitchen, dining area, guest restroom, and utility room. This level also includes a family corner currently used as a television lounge, which was originally designed as an extra bedroom.
The upper floor houses an exceptionally large master bedroom—previously divided into two rooms—complete with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms, one of which opens onto a balcony, and a general bathroom are also located on this level.
A notable feature of the house is situated on the lower level, which boasts a separate private entrance leading to a large open space and two additional rooms. This level includes a shelter, bathroom, additional restroom, and garden access, offering versatile options such as an independent living area for family members.
Despite its appealing layout, the property has drawbacks for potential buyers, as it is unrenovated and lacks parking, though it is described as well-kept. The asking price reflects approximately 19,300 shekels per square meter, compared to transactions in Mevaseret Zion that typically average around 22,000 shekels per square meter.
Grossman, 72, lives in the Jerusalem-area town with his wife Michal. Beyond his literary career, the author has been actively involved in local environmental campaigns, including joining an administrative petition filed at the Jerusalem District Court in January 2024 against development plans in the surrounding forests.
The local activism carries deep personal significance for Grossman, as the affected area includes a spring tied to memories of his late son Uri, who fell during the Second Lebanon War and is commemorated locally.
