Best 3BHK apartments in OMR corridor under ₹1.5 Cr - Sholinganallur vs Perungudi vs Navalur

@Surya_A71 - Great question! Here's my analysis based on current market:

Sholinganallur (₹7,500-9,000/sft):

• Pros: IT hub epicenter, all amenities within 2km, existing metro station
• Cons: Congested, older buildings, parking issues in some societies
• Projects to check: DLF Garden City, Prestige Lakeside Habitat

Perungudi (₹6,500-7,500/sft):

• Pros: Velachery metro just 10 mins, Phoenix mall nearby, established residential area
• Cons: Mixed commercial-residential zones, some waterlogging history
• Projects: Casagrand Miro, Radiance Icon

Navalur (₹5,500-6,800/sft):

• Pros: Fresh air, larger apartments at lower rates, rapidly developing
• Cons: Schools still developing, 20-25 min commute to Sholinganallur
• Projects: Prestige Tranquility, Puravankara Purva Atmosphere

My recommendation: Perungudi for balanced lifestyle. Navalur if you can handle the commute.

Following this thread! Same situation here. What about water supply issues though? Heard OMR has major tanker dependency.

quick tip - check google maps traffic around 6-7pm before deciding. navalur toll plaza backup can be 20+ mins during peak... learned this the hard way 😅

Living in Navalur for 2 years now, let me share ground reality:

✅ Pros:

• Got 1650 sft 3BHK for ₹98L (Casagrand First City)
• Morning commute to Sholinganallur: 15-18 mins (before 8:30 AM)
• Toll road makes travel smooth
• Clean air, less crowded supermarkets

❌ Cons:

• Evening return can be 40-50 mins during peak
• Limited school options - we're sending kids to PSBB in Siruseri (20 min drive)
• Weekend shopping means driving to Phoenix or Grand Square
• Power cuts slightly more frequent than city areas

For a family with young kids, I'd actually suggest Perungudi. Better infrastructure for daily needs.

Has anyone verified RERA for these projects? Seen some shady "pre-launch" stuff in OMR lately. Always check tn.rera.gov.in before paying anything!

tbh since covid i work from home 4 days/week - changed my priorities completely. now i care more about apartment size than commute

Thanks everyone! Really helpful. @Ramesh_M68 - How's the Casagrand maintenance? Any issues with the builder?

for schools - dont underestimate siruseri honestly. DPS and DAV both there now. if youre in navalur its actually closer than omr schools

On the metro extension question (since OP mentioned it):

🚇 Current Status:

• Phase 2 corridor from Airport to Sholinganallur is under construction
• Expected completion: 2027-28 (revised from 2026)
• Stations confirmed at: Pallavaram, Nanganallur, Velachery, Taramani, Perungudi, Sholinganallur

🔮 Future:

• OMR Metro (Sholinganallur to Medavakkam to Siruseri) is in planning stage
• Might take 5-7 years minimum

So Perungudi and Sholinganallur will have metro advantage by 2028. Navalur won't have direct metro for a long time - plan accordingly!

+1 for Sholinganallur if budget allows!

We bought in DLF Garden City 3 years ago. Best decision:

• Kids go to PSBB T. Nagar campus (school bus available)
• Husband walks to TCS, I work from home
• Phoenix Marketcity for weekends
• Metro station is 5 min auto ride

The traffic issue is real but manageable if you time it right. Most IT companies have flexible timing now anyway.

Watch out for:

• Buildings near Kalaignar Karunanidhi Bridge have noise issues
• Some older societies have water scarcity in summer - check this before buying

Budget-wise, for ₹1.5 Cr you might get 1400-1500 sft max. Consider resale apartments.