Spread over 44 acres of land, DLF IT Park is one of the largest operational IT SEZs in India. Occupied by numerous national and international organisations, it is located in the premium locality of Ramapuram, where employees have a plethora of choices when it comes to selecting a good neighbourhood. Many of these residential areas are located within 5-7Km making it an ideal location to work as well as settle in with a family.
Here are RoofandFloor’s top picks that you can consider for buying a home near DLF IT Park.
Porur
On the first spot, we have Porur. Located 3.5km away from DLF IT Park, it is one of the hottest investment spots in the South-West of Chennai. Situated along the Guindy Poonamallee Road, Porur is populated mostly by young IT professionals working in TCG IT Park and Jayanth Tech Park in addition to DLF.
Porur is about 18km from Chennai and is easily accessible via the Chennai-Bangalore Expressway, Grand Southern Trunk Road, and Outer Ring Road. It is well connected by public transport with Avadi bus stand, Koyambedu bus stand, and CMBT being quite close by. Avadi and Guindy railway stations are within 15km along with Guindy and Koyambedu metro stations, while the international airport is only 12km away.
Porur also boasts of excellent social infrastructure with educational institutions like St Joseph’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School and hospitals like Sri Ramachandra College and Medical Institute and Madras Medical Mission.
Currently, the property values range between Rs 3,750 – 8,120 per sq. ft.
Manapakkam
Once barren farmland, Manapakkam today is a busy suburb that is much sought-after by property investors. Situated just about 3km away from DLF IT Park, and 18km from Chennai, Manapakkam has undergone rapid development over the last few years. Thanks to the influx of IT companies and other businesses. Demand here is primarily driven by professionals working in IT parks nearby, and other industries located in Vadapalani, Guindy, and Velachery.
Manapakkam is located along Mount Poonamallee Road and enjoys excellent public transport connectivity to Porur, Koyambedu, and Guindy. The area boasts excellent educational institutions like Klay Prep Schools and Daycare and Sri Chaitanya School as well as hospitals like MIOT International and Nalam Hospital.
Currently, the average prices range is between Rs 4,533 – 6,471 per sq. ft.
Vanagaram
Next, we have Vanagaram, the latest addition to a property investor’s list of potentially profitable areas to invest in. Located about 6km away from DLF, this increasingly upscale residential neighbourhood sits advantageously at the junction of major roads like NH-32 and NH-48 and is also connected by the Mount Poonamallee High Road. Koyambedu is the nearest metro station situated at a distance of 4km, while the international airport is about 16km from here.
The demand for properties in Vanagaram has been rising at a brisk pace due to a surge in employees from IT parks in Ambattur and other adjacent areas.
Additionally, it also enjoys proximity to affluent areas like Nungambakkam, T Nagar, and Anna Nagar making it a safe and secure neighbourhood. It is also very close to East Coast Road and to attractions like Guindy National Park and Porur Lake making it a great location for young families.
Currently, prices in Vanagaram range between Rs 4,699 – 6,325 per sq. ft.
Alandur
At the last spot, we have Alandur in the Kancheepuram district. Located about 7.5km from DLF IT Park, it is flanked by neighbourhoods like Guindy and Anna Nagar. It is connected to Chennai via the Grand Southern Trunk Road, Inner Ring Road, and the Five Furlong Road. Public transport links include the St Thomas Mount railway station located less than a kilometre away, and the Asarkana Omni bus stop located about 2km away. The international airport is at a distance of 5.5km while Alandur has its own metro station and another one close by at St Thomas Mount.
With its proximity to renowned educational institutions like Stella Maris College and Montford Matriculation School, and hospitals like Apollo, Sri Balaji, and St Thomas, Alandur is a highly sought-after area in the city.
Currently, prices in Alandur range between Rs 4,000 – 9,961 per sq. ft.
