How to buy a house in Nanjing school district: the latest hot topics and structured guide
As the back-to-school season approaches, Nanjing school district housing has once again become the focus of parents' attention. Combining hot topics and the latest policies on the Internet in the past 10 days, this article sorts out the key points for buying a house and provides structured data to assist decision-making.
1. The latest policy hot spots for housing in Nanjing school districts (updated in August 2024)

1.Multi-school zoning pilot expanded: Three new primary schools in Gulou District have been included in the multi-school zoning scope, and the traditional "one-to-one" school district pattern has been broken.
2.Requirements for settlement period: Some prestigious schools require settlement three years in advance (such as Langya Road Primary School), which is one year longer than last year.
3.Degree Lock Policy: Pukou District implemented the "one degree per six years" policy for the first time, consistent with the main urban area.
| administrative district | Popular schools | Current average price (yuan/㎡) | annual increase | Years of settlement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulou District | Lhasa Road Primary School | 68,500 | 5.2% | 3 years |
| Xuanwu District | Beijing East Road Primary School | 59,800 | 4.7% | 2.5 years |
| Jianye District | Jinling Middle School Experimental Primary School | 52,300 | 6.1% | 2 years |
2. Three core steps for buying a house in a school district
Step 1: Confirm school district divisions
PassNanjing Municipal Education Bureau official websiteTo query the latest scribing range, note:
• School district boundaries may be fine-tuned each May
• New properties need to confirm the contracted schools for educational supporting facilities
Step 2: Assess the property value
Reference key indicators:
| Assessment Dimensions | Characteristics of housing in high-quality school districts | Risk warning items |
|---|---|---|
| Construction era | House age after 2000 | Old houses before 1985 (loan restrictions) |
| House structure | Regular two-bedroom or above | Ultra-small apartments below 30㎡ (restricted by some schools) |
| Property type | residential nature | Commercial and residential apartments (most do not qualify for school districts) |
Step Three: Fund Planning
The minimum down payment ratio for a first home in Nanjing is 25%, but special attention should be paid to housing in school districts:
•Total price = purchase price + premium(The premium for prestigious schools is generally 20-35%)
• Reserved50,000-80,000 yuanUsed for degree occupancy verification, household registration transfer and other miscellaneous expenses
3. Guide to avoid pitfalls (from recent rights protection cases)
1.False propaganda trap: A certain property claims to be "contracted with Nanjing Foreign Studies University", but is actually a cooperative branch school.
2.Degree occupation risk: You can check the degree lock status through the "Nanjing Real Estate Registration" official account
3.policy timeliness: A certain community in Jiangbei New District was removed from the school district list due to planning adjustments.
| Risk type | probability of occurrence | Precautions |
|---|---|---|
| Degree is occupied | 12.6% | Before buying a house, ask the seller to issue a "Degree Commitment Letter" |
| dicing changes | 8.3% | Pay attention to the Education Bureau’s annual announcement (concentrated release from April to May) |
| House prices are artificially high | 23.4% | Compare the price difference of surrounding non-school district housing (reasonable premium range 15-30%) |
4. Expert advice
1.Education quality first: Housing in some second-tier school districts is more cost-effective (such as Wulao Village Primary School in Qinhuai District)
2.long term planning: Consider matching schools for junior high schools to avoid changing houses again after graduating from elementary school.
3.alternative: The annual fee for private schools (such as Nanjing Foreign Studies University Xianlin Branch) is about RMB 80,000-150,000, and a comprehensive cost calculation is required.
The housing market information in the Nanjing School District changes rapidly. It is recommended to conduct an on-site inspection before purchasing a house and consult a professional education real estate consultant. The data statistics in this article are as of August 15, 2024. The specific policies are subject to the latest official release.
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