High Rises Reshape Visakhapatnam Housing Market

25 Feb 2026 CW Team

Developers are distributing land costs across a greater number of housing units in high rise schemes, which helps manage rising expenses and maintain price balance in a competitive market. Homebuyers are increasingly seeking security, dedicated parking and shared amenities, which aligns with the product mix offered by taller projects. Industry representatives link steady demand for housing to employment growth in the information technology sector and allied industries, particularly in locations close to emerging business hubs.

Several micro markets are witnessing increased activity in vertical residential launches, including the Madhurawada Kapuluppada corridor, Anandapuram Kommadi, the Bhogapuram Bheemili stretch and the Yendada Rushikonda coastal belt. Developers attribute the shift to road expansions, infrastructure upgrades and improved connectivity that raise the attractiveness of these localities. The pattern reflects a move towards higher density living in areas where civic amenities support taller structures.

Stakeholders emphasise that vertical expansion can improve land use efficiency and support planned urban growth when it is backed by adequate civic infrastructure. They urged clearer regulations and faster approval processes to ensure projects are completed on schedule and costs remain under control. Local authorities were advised to align infrastructure investments with development trends to avoid congestion and preserve liveability as the city grows vertically.

Rising land values and a scarcity of large, well located plots are altering the residential landscape of Visakhapatnam, prompting developers to favour high rise housing projects. The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) Visakhapatnam chapter has observed that land values have climbed to levels that make low rise developments difficult to sustain in prime areas. CREDAI officials noted that vertical construction offers a practical way to optimise land use while keeping projects viable. Developers are distributing land costs across a greater number of housing units in high rise schemes, which helps manage rising expenses and maintain price balance in a competitive market. Homebuyers are increasingly seeking security, dedicated parking and shared amenities, which aligns with the product mix offered by taller projects. Industry representatives link steady demand for housing to employment growth in the information technology sector and allied industries, particularly in locations close to emerging business hubs. Several micro markets are witnessing increased activity in vertical residential launches, including the Madhurawada Kapuluppada corridor, Anandapuram Kommadi, the Bhogapuram Bheemili stretch and the Yendada Rushikonda coastal belt. Developers attribute the shift to road expansions, infrastructure upgrades and improved connectivity that raise the attractiveness of these localities. The pattern reflects a move towards higher density living in areas where civic amenities support taller structures. Stakeholders emphasise that vertical expansion can improve land use efficiency and support planned urban growth when it is backed by adequate civic infrastructure. They urged clearer regulations and faster approval processes to ensure projects are completed on schedule and costs remain under control. Local authorities were advised to align infrastructure investments with development trends to avoid congestion and preserve liveability as the city grows vertically.

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