Novoselye, a village in the Lomonosovsky district of the Leningrad region, is experiencing rapid growth and development, attracting both developers and homebuyers due to its strategic location, competitive pricing, and focus on comprehensive infrastructure. The area currently ranks third in the agglomeration for housing supply, with approximately 6% of all square meters under construction being implemented there. By 2037, it is projected that over 1 million square meters of residential real estate will be built, establishing Novoselye as a new development hub.
Several major developers, including Novoselie Development, PIK, Trest, Polis, Glorax, EDINO, NovaStroy, and L1, are actively working in Novoselye. The location’s popularity is attributed to its convenient transport links, including proximity to the Ring Road and the WHSD, which allows for quick access to St. Petersburg and Pulkovo Airport. Furthermore, the area’s low building density and height restrictions create comfortable living conditions, distinguishing it from more densely populated areas like Kudrovo and Murino.
A key advantage of Novoselye is its well-planned urban development, which began in 2007 with the company “SevNIIGiM” coordinating construction. The area offers more affordable housing compared to St. Petersburg, with prices in Novoselye at the beginning of 2025 being approximately 142 thousand rubles per square meter, compared to about 250 thousand rubles in St. Petersburg. This makes housing in Novoselye approximately 43% cheaper.
Developers are actively contributing to the creation of a full-fledged environment with essential amenities, including schools, kindergartens, and healthcare facilities. By 2032, it is planned to open 10 schools and 22 kindergartens in Novoselye. A polyclinic with children’s and adult hospitals, as well as an ambulance station, is also planned.
The development of internal infrastructure, such as neighborhood centers for meetings, leisure, and events, is also being prioritized by developers to foster a sense of community. Developers are coordinating with each other to ensure that there is sufficient infrastructure without excessive duplication.
While Novoselye has seen significant progress, there are still areas that need improvement, particularly in public transport. Currently, only two of the seven bus routes in the village connect it to the metro, with a journey to the Prospekt Veteranov station taking at least an hour. However, a transport reform launched in the Leningrad Region in 2025 aims to address this issue by extending bus routes to railway stations and synchronizing them with electric trains to St. Petersburg and Lomonosov.
The number of residents is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, from the current 12 thousand to over 80 thousand by 2032, with an additional 200 thousand in the surrounding areas. The development of infrastructure will therefore be the main task of both developers and municipal authorities in the coming years.