Mahabalipuram
Avg. Rate
₹ 2,874/sq. ft
Locality Rating
6.9/10
Mahabalipuram is a locality in Chennai, Kanchipuram district, and its PIN code is 603104. It is situated in the southeastern part of the city, approximately 60 kilometers south of the Chennai city center. The locality is known for its scenic beaches, historic monuments, and cultural significance. The area has a mix of residential and commercial establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and shops. The local economy is driven by tourism, with many visitors drawn to the area's ancient temples, rock-cut sculptures, and the famous Shore Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The locality has a well-connected road network, with regular bus services and proximity to the Chennai International Airport, making it easily accessible to both locals and tourists. The climate in Mahabalipuram is generally warm and humid, with average temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Region
Mahabalipuram
City
Chennai
District
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Pincode
603104
Population
7,465
Schools
1
Nearest Airport
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Neighbourhood Insights by
The Good
ECR frontage offers scenic sea views, coastal breezes, and premium villa and resort-style developments unavailable inland
Dense retail and F&B ecosystem supports high walkability and sustains strong rental occupancy across unit categories
Part of Chennai's fastest-appreciating southern corridor; benefits from Metro Phase 2 and OMR infrastructure upgrades
West Chennai's Porur–Poonamallee–Ambattur corridor is seeing rapid infrastructure upgrades including the Chennai Ring Road
Planned metro extension is already catalysing early-mover investor interest and pre-launch residential demand
The Bad
High soil salinity accelerates corrosion of structural rebar in older buildings — a material due-diligence risk in pre-2010 stock
Northeast monsoon cyclone risk (Oct–Dec) is a recurring structural concern; older buildings need annual structural assessment
Many developments are investor-held; low end-user occupancy depresses maintenance quality and community upkeep
Aurum Price Index for Mahabalipuram
Normalized to 100 · Oct 2020 baseline
Timeline
Aurum Price Index is based on 10 parameters:
Property Listing Trends
(12%)
RERA Inventory & Sales Velocity
(13%)
IGR Transaction Data
(15%)
Rental Yield
(10%)
Pollution & Environment
(08%)
Infrastructure & Connectivity
(13%)
Social Infrastructure
(08%)
Crimes & Safety
(08%)
Political Stability
(06%)
Corruption & ease of doing business
(07%)
Rates and Trends
Timeline
Average Rate
₹ 2,874/sq. ft
Average Price Range
₹ 850 – 8,900
Trend (5Y)
▲ 69.2%
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