About Masjid Bunder, Mumbai
Masjid Bunder is a residential and commercial locality in the Mumbai South of Mumbai, Maharashtra carrying pin code 400009. It ranks 391 out of 849 localities in Mumbai.4, followed by education and healthcare at 4.2, livability at 3.9 and lifestyle at 3.4.
Masjid Bunder is one of those South Mumbai addresses that has been around for generations and carries its character openly. The area takes its name from the mosques that line its streets and the old bunder or port area nearby. This is where the city's wholesale trade has historically run and the energy from that commerce still runs through the lanes. Residents here mostly commute by local train and the Masjid Bunder railway station on the Harbour line is effectively the heart of the neighbourhood.
A major infrastructure development that directly affects Masjid Bunder was awarded in October 2025. MMRDA gave a contract worth over Rs 7,000 Crore to Larsen and Toubro for an underground road tunnel connecting the Orange Gate of the Eastern Freeway to Marine Drive coastal road. Once complete this will significantly improve traffic flow and connectivity between South Mumbai and the sea facing road, which will directly benefit residents of Masjid Bunder who use the Eastern Freeway corridor.
The average sale price in Masjid Bunder is 27,600 per sq ft. Government registered transactions from Apr 25 to Mar 26 total 50 sales with a gross value of ₹ 26 Cr. There are 240 new projects in the locality. The top developer Mishal Construction has 19 projects with prices from Rs 75 Lakh to Rs 3.35 Crore. Other active builders include Kamla with 33 projects and Sagar Builders with 24 projects.
Nearby localities include Joshi Wari, Dhobi Talao, Pydhonie, CST Area, Lohar Chawl, Bhindi Bazar, Mandvi, Mumbai Port Trust, Panjarpole and Masjid Bunder West Other immediate localities include Kalbadevi, Bhuleshwar, Chinchbunder and Zaveri Bazar.
Property Prices and Market Trends
Quarterly Price Trend for Mumbai South Micromarket:
Quarter | Mumbai South Average Rate Per Sq Ft |
Mar 2025 | Rs 53,050 |
Jun 2025 | Rs 46,450 |
Sep 2025 | Rs 46,200 |
Dec 2025 | Rs 46,350 |
The Mumbai South micromarket prices have stabilised between Rs 46,200 and Rs 46,450 from June to December 2025 after a drop from Rs 53,050 in March. Masjid Bunder at 27,600 per sq ft is positioned at the more affordable end of this premium micromarket.
Price Comparison with Nearby Localities:
Locality | Average Price Per Sq Ft |
Kalbadevi | Rs 42,400 |
Bhuleshwar | Rs 42,000 |
Umerkhadi | Rs 32,050 |
Mandvi | Rs 29,750 |
Masjid Bunder | Rs 27,600 |
Mumbai City Average | Rs 38,200 |
Masjid Bunder is the most affordable locality in this immediate South Mumbai belt. Kalbadevi at Rs 42,400 and Bhuleshwar at Rs 42,000 are the premium end while Masjid Bunder at Rs 27,600 offers genuine relative value for a South Mumbai address. Even Mandvi at Rs 29,750 is priced above Masjid Bunder.
Key Market Data:
Metric | Value |
Average Sale Price | 27,600 |
Mumbai City Average | Rs 38,200 per sq ft |
Sale Price Range | Rs 50 Lakh to Rs 5 Crore |
New Projects | 240 |
Government Transactions | 50 |
Gross Transaction Value | ₹ 26 Cr |
Transaction Period | Apr 25 to Mar 26 |
Property Demand and Supply
Sale — By Property Type:
Type | Demand | Supply |
Apartment | 96% | 100% |
Apartment supply at 100% meets the near total demand at 96% confirming Masjid Bunder is a pure apartment market with no significant plot or independent house component.
Sale — By Budget:
Budget | Demand | Supply |
Rs 50 Lakh to Rs 2 Crore | 92% | 50% |
Rs 2 Crore to Rs 5 Crore | 8% | 50% |
92% of buyers want apartments between Rs 50 Lakh and Rs 2 Crore but only 50% of supply is in that range. The other 50% of supply is in the Rs 2 Crore to Rs 5 Crore bracket despite only 8% buyer demand there. This is a significant mismatch showing affordable supply is insufficient against strong mid range buyer demand.
Rent — By Budget:
Budget | Demand | Supply |
Below Rs 15,000 | 100% | 0% |
Every single tenant in Masjid Bunder wants rent below Rs 15,000 per month but zero supply is available at that level. This is the most critical rental market gap and reflects the South Mumbai premium pricing that even smaller units carry.
Schools Near Masjid Bunder
Hashemiah High School — 0.43 km
Mandvi High School — 0.58 km
Mahapragya Public School — 1.00 km
Little Flower of Jesus High School — 1.31 km
Our Lady of Dolours High School — 1.51 km
HVB Global Academy — 1.61 km
The Cathedral and John Connon School — 1.74 km
Bombay International School — 1.87 km
JB Petit High School for Girls — 1.91 km
St Xavier's Boys Academy — 1.96 km
The Cathedral and John Connon School at 1.74 km is one of Mumbai's most prestigious schools. Bombay International School, St Xavier's Boys Academy and JB Petit High School are all within 2 km confirming that Masjid Bunder has access to some of South Mumbai's best educational institutions within practical travel distance.
Hospitals Near Masjid Bunder
Municipal Dispensary Sabu Siddiq Road — 0.35 km
Dholkawala Maternity and Nursing Home — 0.47 km
The Muslim Ambulance Society Diagnostic Center — 0.51 km
Haji Karim Mohammad Suleman Maternity and Childcare Hospital — 0.67 km
Al-Sauqee Hussain City Care Centre — 0.74 km
Public Hospital — 0.93 km
Gokuldas Tejpal Hospital — 0.98 km
Municipal Dispensary at 0.35 km is practically next door for basic healthcare. Seven healthcare facilities within 1 km confirms strong healthcare access. Education and healthcare scores 4.2 out of 5 reflecting this density.
Banks and ATMs Near Masjid Bunder
Vijaya Bank — 0.09 km
Union Bank of India — 0.11 km
Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank — 0.32 km
ICICI Bank — 0.32 km
Syndicate Bank — 0.37 km
Corporation Bank ATM — 0.25 km
Bank of India ATM — 0.31 km
HDFC Bank ATM — 0.47 km
Vijaya Bank at 0.09 km and Union Bank at 0.11 km are effectively on the doorstep. Eight ATMs within 1.20 km confirms outstanding banking access typical of a South Mumbai commercial locality.
Mosques Near Masjid Bunder
Al Mohammedi Mosque — 0.39 km
Zakaria Masjid — 0.43 km
Sunni Khoja Masjid — 0.44 km
Minara Masjid — 0.63 km
Garib Nawaz Masjid — 0.70 km
Ten mosques within 1 km reflects the cultural character of Masjid Bunder and is part of what gives the area its distinct identity within Mumbai.
Temples Near Masjid Bunder
Shree Mumba Devi Temple — 0.76 km
Shree Swaminarayan Temple — 0.88 km
Madhav Baug Mandir — 1.26 km
Venkateshwara Balaji Temple — 1.33 km
The Shree Mumba Devi Temple after which Mumbai is named is just 0.76 km away confirming the deep historic and cultural significance of this part of South Mumbai.
Shopping Near Masjid Bunder
Crawford Market is accessible from the area and is one of Mumbai's most famous wholesale and retail markets. Horniman Circle Gardens, Cross Maidan and Azad Maidan are the main green and open spaces accessible from Masjid Bunder. The Umbrella Traders Market Area and wholesale markets at Mohammed Ali Road are key commercial hubs.
Colleges Near Masjid Bunder
Madhurai Kamraj University Center — 0.67 km
Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art — 1.00 km
St Xavier's College — 1.10 km
Government of Maharashtra Secondary Training College — 1.16 km
Anjuman-i-Islam's Akbar Peerbhoy College — 1.76 km
St Xavier's College is one of Mumbai's most respected colleges and sits 1.10 km away. Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art is a premier art institution at 1.00 km. This college density around Masjid Bunder is a South Mumbai advantage that few other cities can match.
Metro, Rail and Connectivity
Railway Stations:
Masjid Railway Station — within the locality
Wadi Bunder CST Station — close by
Dockyard Road Railway Station — nearby
Sandhurst Road Railway Station — nearby
Charni Road Railway Station — accessible
Grant Road Railway Station — accessible
Byculla Railway Station — accessible
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Metro Station — accessible
Central and Harbour lines of Suburban Railways serve Masjid Bunder giving residents access to both the Central line towards Thane and Pune and the Harbour line connecting to Vashi and beyond.
Roads:
Eastern Freeway connects to Chembur and Eastern Express Highway
JJ Flyover connects P D'Mello Road and Manish Road
Mohammed Ali Road connects to the Western line
Eastern Express Highway gives suburban access
Airport:
Key Distances:
Destination | Distance | Travel Time |
Chinchbunder | 750 m | 3 minutes |
Umerkhadi | 1.1 km | 5 to 10 minutes |
Kalbadevi | 1.8 km | 5 minutes |
Marine Lines | 2.2 km | 10 minutes |
Mumbai CST Area | 3.6 km | 15 minutes |
Quality of Life Scores
Index | Score |
Overall Quality of Life | |
Connectivity | 4.4 / 5 |
Education and Healthcare | 4.2 / 5 |
Livability | 3.9 / 5 |
Lifestyle | 3.4 / 5 |
Connectivity leads at 4.4 reflecting the multiple railway stations, bus stops and road access through the Eastern Freeway and JJ Flyover. Lifestyle at 3.4 is the lowest index reflecting that while the area has character and daily convenience, it lacks the premium leisure options of Worli, Dadar or Bandra.