Taiwan metro expansions spur housing price stability in Taipei and New Taipei

Taipei's new Wan Da MRT line is in its final testing phase and is slated to open next year, linking Zhongzheng Memorial Hall to New Taipei with nine stations, including the Plant Garden stop. The line completes a major transport corridor in the Zhongzheng district, and mixed‑use developments around Plant Garden station—featuring residential, office and retail towers—are expected to boost local property values.

In New Taipei's Beida Special Zone, home prices have held steady despite two years of central‑bank housing‑control measures. Realtors attribute the resilience to the upcoming San Ying MRT line, which will improve access to cultural sites such as the New Taipei Museum of Art and historic streets. Limited new supply and strong owner sentiment have kept prices firm, and analysts anticipate a “catch‑up” price rise as the line’s benefits materialise. Consumer confidence in real‑estate purchases has also risen, supporting the market outlook.