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Medavakkam, Chennai

Medavakkam

The value-luxury family suburb

In short

The value-luxury family suburb. Homes in Medavakkam average around ₹8,150/sq.ft (Square Yards locality price-trends page, Jun 2026). By road, Airport is about 31 min away (14 km), Tidel Park (OMR) is about 37 min away (14 km), T. Nagar is about 42 min away (18 km). It suits working professionals and families.

Average price
₹8,150/sq.ftSquare Yards locality price-trends page, Jun 2026
Drive to Airport
31 min
Projects listed with us
4

The place

About Medavakkam

Centrally placed between OMR, Velachery and Tambaram, Medavakkam has matured into a sought-after residential node with excellent social infrastructure and gated communities.

For most buyers, the draw comes down to: liveability, connectivity, end-user demand. Day to day, residents value central to omr & velachery, strong social infra, gated communities.

Connectivity

Drive times from Medavakkam

Airport

31min

14 km by road

Tidel Park (OMR)

37min

14 km by road

Chennai Central

59min

25 km by road

T. Nagar

42min

18 km by road

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

Everyday life

Schools, hospitals and shopping

Schools & colleges

  • D.A.V. School, Pallikarnai3.0 km
  • Zion Matriculation. HR. Sec. School, Selaiyur5.1 km
  • APL Global School5.3 km

Hospitals

  • Mugavari Eye Hospital & Research Institute0.1 km
  • Mega Hospital, Pallavaram5.0 km
  • Christudas Orthopaedic Speciality Hospital7.0 km

Shopping & malls

  • Sekaran Mall2.3 km
  • S3 Mall5.7 km
  • BSR Mall6.4 km

Prices

The numbers, plainly

Homes in Medavakkam average about ₹8,150/sq.ft (Square Yards locality price-trends page, Jun 2026). The underlying demand is anchored by liveability, connectivity, end-user demand, 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.

  • Families

    Established schools, hospitals and everyday retail nearby mean the neighbourhood works for children and parents alike.

In Medavakkam's favour

  • Central to OMR & Velachery
  • Strong social infra
  • Gated communities

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.
  • Inventory quality varies by builder — RERA status, approvals and possession track record are worth checking (we do this for you).

Good to know

Questions about Medavakkam

Is Medavakkam a good place to live in Chennai?

The value-luxury family suburb. Centrally placed between OMR, Velachery and Tambaram, Medavakkam has matured into a sought-after residential node with excellent social infrastructure and gated communities. It works well for working professionals, families.

How far is Medavakkam from Airport?

By road, Airport is about 31 minutes (14 km) from Medavakkam in typical conditions. Other key hubs: Airport is about 31 min away (14 km), Tidel Park (OMR) is about 37 min away (14 km), T. Nagar is about 42 min away (18 km).

What is the average property price in Medavakkam?

Homes in Medavakkam average around ₹8,150/sq.ft (Square Yards locality price-trends page, 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 Medavakkam good for investment?

Demand is backed by liveability, connectivity, end-user demand. As always, project selection and entry price matter more than the area average.

What is the price per square foot in Medavakkam in 2026?

Square Yards quotes an average asking price of ₹8,150 per sq ft for apartments as of June 2026 (page dated October 2026), rising from ₹7,550 in September 2025. Ready-to-move stock averages about ₹6,850 and new launches about ₹6,400. These are asking prices, and another portal shows a much lower undated figure, so confirm with current quotes.

Is there a metro in Medavakkam?

Not yet. A Tambaram-Velachery-Guindy corridor that would pass the Medavakkam-Pallikaranai stretch is at the proposal and DPR stage, and a CMRL official said in December 2025 that construction on it was still years away. The Phase 2 Purple Line on OMR is nearer but is a road trip from Medavakkam.

Does Medavakkam flood?

It lies in the Pallikaranai Marsh Basin, which Verified.Realestate and Citizen Matters identify as prone to prolonged stagnation, and it was among the localities inundated in 2015. Risk varies street by street, so check elevation, drainage and the building's history in the monsoon.

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