Metro Expansion Drives Housing Boom in North Tunis Suburbs

The Tunis Metro extension to Raoued will open new stations by late 2027 and turn the northern settlement into a commuter suburb for workers heading into central Tunis.

Traffic volumes on the RN8 highway have risen 22 percent since 2023 according to the Ministry of Equipment, pushing planners to accelerate rail links that cut journey times from 45 minutes by car to under 25 minutes by train. The move coincides with new housing permits issued for 4,200 units in the Raoued corridor this year.

Stations near existing landmarks

The first station will sit 300 metres from the Cité El Ghazela industrial zone entrance on Route de Raoued, while the second will stand opposite the municipal market in the heart of Raoued itself. Both locations lie within a 10-minute walk of existing bus stops on the SRTG network that already serve the Lac de Tunis business district.

Average apartment prices in Raoued reached 1,850 Tunisian dinars per square metre in the second quarter of 2026, up from 1,620 dinars a year earlier, according to the National Real Estate Observatory. Developers report that plots within 800 metres of the planned stations now command a 12 percent premium over identical parcels farther out.

Practical steps for buyers and renters

Prospective buyers should review the latest alignment maps on the Ministry of Transport website before signing contracts, and check whether new units fall inside the 500-metre catchment zone that qualifies for reduced stamp duty under the 2025 housing incentive program. Those already holding property in La Soukra or Ariana should monitor listings for Raoued units that will reach the market once the line opens, as early indications point to a 15 percent price lift within six months of service start.