Põhja-Tallinn

Põhja-Tallinn District is the most maritime district of the capital – there are 20 kilometres of coastline and as many as 11 ports.

According to the population register, there were 60,935 residents in Põhja-Tallinn District as at the start of 2019, of which there were 50.1% of Estonians, 40.4% of Russians, 3.8% of Ukrainians, 1.8% of Belarusians, and 0.6% of Finns.

Several subdistricts of Põhja-Tallinn have gained popularity as residential areas in the last decade, especially Kalamaja whose updated historic wooden buildings as well as new apartment buildings have attracted many younger people who value the proximity of the city centre, unique architecture and good leisure opportunities.

In terms of the real estate market, the development of Kalamaja has been so fast and impressive that many experts wonder where Tallinn’s next Kalamaja could be when looking to the future.

We can probably look for the next Kalamaja in Põhja-Tallinn, because other subdistricts such as Kopli with its legendary Kopli lines are also developing vigorously. Despite the abundance of Soviet panel apartment blocks, Pelguranna and Merimetsa areas bordering Stroomi Beach, for example, are also in demand.

Urban renewal also hasn’t bypassed Kelmiküla, Paljassaare and Sitsi subdistricts where new homes are planned for or are already being built.

The undisputed peculiarity and attraction of Põhja-Tallinn is the old industrial infrastructure, which has been largely preserved and will also be preserved in the course of renovation. Several former plants have been transformed into concert venues, restaurants or other leisure venues such as the Seaplane Harbour, which is home to one of the most visited museums in Estonia – the Maritime Museum.

Balti Station Market is an attraction in its own right, but it’s also a shopping and leisure venue.

Põhja-Tallinn has an infrastructure of public transport, schools, kindergartens and services that has developed over the decades. Both tram and bus routes pass through the district, there are many excellent schools and restaurants, and too many shops to count.

Of course, every subdistrict has its own character, and this affects the decisions of home buyers. Real estate closer to the city centre is undoubtedly more expensive, but sea views in the eagerly developing Kopli are certainly no poorer.

Source: Tallinn City Government, Põhja-Tallinn District Administration, Visittallinn.ee, Wikipedia, Land Board, City24.ee

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