Kolkata's Housing Market Shows Exceptional Growth
Kolkata's residential property market saw a remarkable surge in July 2025, with registrations climbing 33% year-on-year. The market continued this impressive growth in August, showing a healthy 15% annual increase and an outstanding 33% month-on-month jump.
Record-Breaking Registration Numbers
From January to July 2025, the Kolkata Metropolitan Area saw 35,244 apartment registrations, marking a substantial 41% year-on-year increase. By August, this figure had grown to 41,440 registrations, indicating a 37% annual growth and setting the highest eight-month registration period on record.
The data covers both primary market transactions (new sales) and secondary market deals (re-sales), offering a comprehensive view of residential market activity.
Compact Living Drives Market Demand
A fascinating trend emerged in apartment size preferences. Units up to 500 square feet dominated July's registrations, capturing 54% of all transactions. This represented a significant shift from 45% in July 2024 and a dramatic increase from just 27% in July 2023.
However, August saw a different pattern. Mid-sized apartments between 500-1,000 square feet gained prominence, accounting for 55% of transactions compared to 48% in August 2024. Larger units over 1,000 square feet also expanded their market share to 13% from 7% the previous year.
South Zone Leads Regional Performance
The South Zone established itself as the market leader, commanding an impressive 37% share of Kolkata's total apartment registrations in July 2025. Key areas like Thakurpukur, Jadavpur, Behala, and Kasba drove significant volumes within this zone.
Meanwhile, the North Zone's market share declined from 34% in July 2024 to 26% in July 2025, though it still held its second-place position citywide.
Market Resilience Despite Challenges
This growth happened despite market concerns about revised circle rates and their potential impact on real estate transactions. It shows strong buyer confidence and the underlying strength of Kolkata's residential market, and has had a good impact on upcoming projects.
The consistent upward trajectory through both July and August 2025 suggests that homebuyer appetite remains robust, positioning Kolkata's real estate sector for continued expansion in the coming months.