Kafr Souseh, Souq Shams, Damascus
Elmas Real Estate

Property for sale in Damascus, Syria

Verified apartments with published prices, from an office in the middle of the city. We check title before we list, and we handle buyers abroad end to end: power of attorney, transfer, registration.

7+districts covered
$1,600–2,600prime price range per m²
Full POAservice for buyers abroad

The Damascus market in 2026

Prices remain 40–60% below their pre-war peak, and they have been climbing selectively in the better districts since 2024. Three forces drive them: construction costs, diaspora demand, and transfers becoming workable again after sanctions relief. Our full market read is in Damascus property prices in 2026.

In a market like this, the district and the cleanliness of title matter more than timing. That is our job: we verify the registry record, the zoning status and the seller’s standing before a listing goes up.

Where to buy: the districts at a glance

DistrictCharacterGuide price / m²
MalkiThe premium address; embassies, wide flats, scarce supply~$2,000–2,600
Abu RummanehOld prestige, central, next to the Shaalan market$2,000+
Kafr SousehModern towers in the regulated zone; our office is here~$2,300–2,600
MezzehLargest western district; villas quarter and highway towers~$1,800–2,300
Dummar ProjectPlanned suburb, numbered blocks, family-oriented~$1,650–2,000
MuhajireenQasioun hillside, open city views~$1,700–2,100
Marota CityNew-build towers, off-plan and instalments — read the guide$1,000–2,500

Figures from our current listings and published 2026 reports. They move with the exchange rate and build costs — ask for live availability.

Buying from abroad, in three steps

  • Power of attorney. Notarised at a Syrian embassy or through a local notary; it authorises signing, payment and registration on your behalf.
  • Shortlist and verify. We send matching listings, walk you through them on video, and pull the registry extract on anything you like.
  • Contract, transfer, registration. A written contract tied to the property, payment through formal channels, and follow-through until the title is registered in your name.

The step-by-step version, documents included, is in the diaspora buying guide.

Current listings

Listings are published in Arabic. Send us your brief on WhatsApp and we reply in English with matching options.

Our portfolio is wider than what we publish. Message us on WhatsApp with your budget and district.

Frequently asked questions

Can foreigners buy property in Syria?

Syrian citizens and dual nationals buy freely. Non-Syrians face restrictions and case-by-case approvals, with rules that changed in 2025; most of our buyers abroad are Syrian or of Syrian origin. Ask us about your specific situation before planning a purchase.

Do I need to travel to Syria to buy?

No. A notarised power of attorney lets us or your relative sign, pay and register on your behalf. The full sequence is in our guide for buyers abroad.

How do I transfer the purchase money?

Through formal banking channels, which have been reopening since the Caesar Act repeal in December 2025. Banks apply enhanced checks, so document your source of funds early. Details in our sanctions-relief article.

Are asking prices negotiable?

Usually yes, within reasonable margins that differ by district and by how long the property has been listed. We negotiate on your behalf and we know what comparable units actually closed at.

How do I know the title is clean?

A fresh land-registry extract, a seller whose standing matches the record, and no liens on the sheet. We run these checks on every listing before publishing it — the method is in our due-diligence guide.

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Visit our Damascus office

The Elmas office sits in the heart of Kafr Souseh. Visits run by appointment, for investment discussions and viewings; reach us whichever way suits you best.

Office address

Kafr Souseh, Damascus, Syria

AddressKafr Souseh, Damascus, Syria
Plus CodeF7WF+XWQ Damascus
Coordinates33.497462, 36.274859
LocationKafr Souseh, Damascus
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