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GST Road, Chennai

GST Road

The southern growth & connectivity corridor

In short

The southern growth & connectivity corridor. Homes in GST Road average around ₹5,480/sq.ft (ANAROCK Research, Chennai Residential Market Viewpoints Q2 2026, Q2 2026 (Apr–Jun 2026)), with 4.4% year-on-year price growth and a 4.05% gross rental yield. By road, Airport is about 25 min away (16 km), Tidel Park (OMR) is about 39 min away (24 km), T. Nagar is about 41 min away (26 km). It suits working professionals and investors.

Average price
₹5,480/sq.ftANAROCK Research, Chennai Residential Market Viewpoints Q2 2026, Q2 2026 (Apr–Jun 2026)
Price growth, year on year
4.4%
Gross rental yield
4.05%
Drive to Airport
25 min
Projects listed with us
10

The place

About GST Road

GST Road (NH-45) links the airport, manufacturing belts and the suburban rail, making Guduvanchery–Tambaram one of Chennai's most affordable, high-appreciation residential stretches.

The corridor's real appeal is the mix it offers: affordability, connectivity, industrial growth. Day to day, residents value airport access, suburban rail, manufacturing hubs.

Connectivity

Drive times from GST Road

Airport

25min

16 km by road

Tidel Park (OMR)

39min

24 km by road

Chennai Central

54min

33 km by road

T. Nagar

41min

26 km by road

Typical drive times from Ola Maps road routing; they vary with traffic.

Everyday life

Schools, hospitals and shopping

Schools & colleges

  • Zion International Public School (Zips)3.3 km
  • Zion Matriculation. HR. Sec. School, Selaiyur3.9 km
  • NSN Memorial School (CBSE)4.3 km

Hospitals

  • Sri Gokulam Multi Speciality Hospital2.3 km
  • Christudas Orthopaedic Speciality Hospital2.7 km
  • Udhayam Hospital2.8 km

Shopping & malls

  • Vasanth & Co2.7 km
  • Pothys Swarnamahal6.8 km
  • Max7.0 km

Prices

The numbers, plainly

Homes in GST Road average about ₹5,480/sq.ft (ANAROCK Research, Chennai Residential Market Viewpoints Q2 2026, Q2 2026 (Apr–Jun 2026)). Published data shows 4.4% year-on-year price growth and a 4.05% gross rental yield. The underlying demand is anchored by affordability, connectivity, industrial growth, which supports both resale liquidity and tenant demand. Treat any area average as a starting point: project, floor and possession date move the price more.

Who it suits

Best for

  • Working professionals

    Short commutes to major tech parks and offices, with metro or arterial-road access that keeps the daily drive manageable.

  • Investors

    Infrastructure momentum and a strong appreciation runway make it a considered long-term bet rather than a purely lifestyle buy.

  • First-time & value buyers

    Relatively accessible entry pricing for the quality on offer, with room for the corridor to mature further.

In GST Road's favour

  • Airport access
  • Suburban rail
  • Manufacturing hubs
  • 4.4% YoY price growth
  • 4.05% rental yield

Worth weighing up

  • Some pockets are still maturing, so verify the exact micro-location and upcoming infrastructure before you commit.
  • Peak-hour traffic on the main arterial roads can be heavy — test the commute at office timings.
  • Resale vs new-launch pricing can differ meaningfully within the same locality — compare both.

Good to know

Questions about GST Road

Is GST Road a good place to live in Chennai?

The southern growth & connectivity corridor. GST Road (NH-45) links the airport, manufacturing belts and the suburban rail, making Guduvanchery–Tambaram one of Chennai's most affordable, high-appreciation residential stretches. Published data shows 4.4% year-on-year price growth and a 4.05% gross rental yield. It works well for working professionals, investors, first-time & value buyers.

How far is GST Road from Airport?

By road, Airport is about 25 minutes (16 km) from GST Road in typical conditions. Other key hubs: Airport is about 25 min away (16 km), Tidel Park (OMR) is about 39 min away (24 km), T. Nagar is about 41 min away (26 km).

What is the average property price in GST Road?

Homes in GST Road average around ₹5,480/sq.ft (ANAROCK Research, Chennai Residential Market Viewpoints Q2 2026, Q2 2026 (Apr–Jun 2026)). The final price depends on the project, configuration, floor and possession stage — every listing on Property Point shows a transparent, up-to-date price band.

Is GST Road good for investment?

Published data shows 4.4% year-on-year price growth and a 4.05% gross rental yield for GST Road. Demand is backed by affordability, connectivity, industrial growth. As always, project selection and entry price matter more than the area average.

Is Chromepet a good place to live in Chennai?

For many families, yes. Chromepet is an established suburb with a suburban rail station, quick airport access, the MIT campus of Anna University and mature schools and markets. The trade-offs are GST Road traffic and water-logging in some low-lying pockets, which should be checked street by street.

What is the price per sq ft in Chromepet and Pallavaram in 2026?

Magicbricks' Jul-Sep 2026 average asking rates are about ₹7,075 per sq ft for Chromepet and ₹7,078 per sq ft for Pallavaram. Cushman & Wakefield quotes ₹6,500-8,500 per sq ft for mid-segment homes across the GST Road submarket.

Is the metro coming to Pallavaram and Chromepet?

It is proposed but not yet sanctioned. The 15.46 km Airport-Kilambakkam extension via Pallavaram, Chromepet and Tambaram had its DPR sent to the Union housing ministry in April 2025 and was still under preliminary examination in 2026, per reports.

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