# Housing.com India Property Scraper (`unfenced-group/housing-scraper`) Actor

Scrape property listings from Housing.com — India's leading real estate platform. Returns price (INR), area, BHK configuration, city, neighbourhood, GPS coordinates, amenities, possession date and property type for buy and rent listings.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/unfenced-group/housing-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Unfenced Group](https://apify.com/unfenced-group) (community)
- **Categories:** Real estate, Automation, Developer tools
- **Stats:** 25 total users, 4 monthly users, 95.2% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.64 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

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The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

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- **Any other language** — the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).

# README

## Housing.com India Property Scraper

![Housing.com India Property Scraper](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/ClElVyZWvQgPQIuDL/records/housing-scraper)

Extract property listings from housing.com at scale, in a clean, consistent structure ready for market analysis, valuation models, lead generation and monitoring. No API key required.

***

### Why this scraper?

#### 🎯 Built for India

A dedicated Indian scraper, not a global tool with a country dropdown. Locations, price formats and currency (INR) are tuned for housing.com.

#### 💶 Structured pricing

Asking price or rent as a clean number in INR, plus the price exactly as displayed. Price-on-request listings return `null`, never a guess.

#### 🏠 Property characteristics

Bedrooms, rooms, surface and property type in structured fields, ready for filtering and analysis.

#### 📄 Full listing content

Complete listing description and title for every record, with a direct link back to the source.

#### 📍 Precise location

Address fields plus latitude/longitude for mapping and radius analysis.

***

### Input parameters

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `transaction` | array | `["buy", "rent"]` | One or both of: buy, rent |
| `minPrice` | integer | (empty) | Minimum listing price (local currency). Leave empty for no minimum. |
| `maxPrice` | integer | (empty) | Maximum listing price (local currency). Leave empty for no maximum. |
| `daysOld` | integer | (empty) | Only return listings published within the last N days. Leave empty for no recency filter. |
| `fetchDetails` | boolean | `false` | If true, opens each listing detail page to extract additional fields (description, floor plan, agent contact). Increases run time and cost. |
| `maxItems` | integer | `500` | Maximum total listings to return (0 = unlimited) |
| `startUrls` | array | (empty) | Optional list of search-results page URLs. When provided, all filter fields above are ignored. |
| `cities` | array | `["mumbai", "bengaluru", "new-delhi", "hyderabad", "pune"]` | City slugs to scrape. Valid values: mumbai, bengaluru, new-delhi, hyderabad, pune, kolkata, chennai, gurgaon, noida, ahmedabad, navi-mumbai |
| `maxPagesPerCity` | integer | `40` | Maximum result pages to fetch per city+transaction combination (30 listings/page) |
| `pageSize` | integer | `30` | Listings per API page (10–30 recommended) |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | (empty) | Proxy |

***

### Output schema

Every field below is present on every record. Fields the source does not publish for a given listing are returned as `null` rather than omitted.

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `listingId` | string | Housing.com listing ID |
| `originalListingId` | string | Original listing ID |
| `url` | string | Full listing URL |
| `transactionType` | string | `buy` or `rent` |
| `propertyType` | string | `apartment`, `project`, etc. |
| `city` | string | City name |
| `address` | string | Short address |
| `longAddress` | string | Full address |
| `locality` | string | Locality / neighbourhood name |
| `sublocality` | string | Sub-locality |
| `housingRegion` | string | Housing.com region (e.g. "South Mumbai") |
| `state` | string | State name |
| `localityUuid` | string | Housing.com locality UUID |
| `cityUuid` | string | Housing.com city UUID |
| `latitude` | number | GPS latitude |
| `longitude` | number | GPS longitude |
| `title` | string | Listing title |
| `subtitle` | string | Configuration summary |
| `description` | string | Full text description |
| `descriptionMarkdown` | string | Full description converted to Markdown. |
| `bedrooms` | number | BHK count |
| `bathrooms` | number | Bathroom count |
| `parking` | number | Parking count |
| `areaRaw` | string | Raw area string |
| `areaSqft` | number | Area in sq ft (parsed) |
| `builtUpArea` | number | Built-up area value |
| `builtUpAreaUnit` | string | Area unit (`sq.ft`, `sq.m`) |
| `carpetArea` | string | Carpet area (where available) |
| `balconyCount` | string | Balcony count |
| `floorNumber` | string | Floor info (e.g. "12 of 24 floors") |
| `facing` | string | Main entrance facing direction |
| `ageOfProperty` | string | Age of property |
| `furnishingType` | string | Furnishing status |
| `isNegotiable` | boolean | Price is negotiable |
| `price` | number | Price in INR (paise for rent) |
| `priceDisplay` | string | Formatted price (e.g. "1.05 L") |
| `verificationStatus` | string | e.g. `DC_VERIFIED` |
| `isVerified` | boolean | Listing is verified |
| `isVerifiedProperty` | boolean | Property is independently verified |
| `isReraVerified` | boolean | RERA-approved project |
| `isMyGateCertified` | boolean | MyGate-certified building |
| `isExclusiveProperty` | boolean | Exclusive listing |
| `isTitanium` | boolean | Premium/Titanium listing |
| `isMostContacted` | boolean | High-demand listing |
| `isRecentlyAdded` | boolean | Added recently |
| `isUc` | boolean | Under construction |
| `isActiveProperty` | boolean | Currently active |
| `isBrokerageChargeable` | boolean | Brokerage applies |
| `postedDate` | string | ISO 8601 posted date |
| `updatedAt` | string | ISO 8601 last updated |
| `updatedAtStr` | string | Human readable (e.g. "today") |
| `imageCount` | number | Total image count |
| `coverImageUrl` | string | Cover image URL |
| `photoUrls` | array | Up to 6 photo URLs |
| `sellerFirm` | string | Firm or seller name |
| `sellerType` | string | `Owner`, `Developer`, `Broker` |
| `sellerCount` | string | Number of sellers |
| `saleTag` | string | Promotional tag |
| `propertyTags` | array | Property tags |
| `highlights` | array | Highlight strings |
| `features` | array | Feature labels |
| `entityProjectName` | string | Project name |
| `boostedAs` | string | Boost category |
| `reviewRating` | string | Review rating |
| `label` | string | Display label |
| `badge` | string | Badge text |
| `nearByPlaces` | array | `{name, distance}` objects |
| `videoTourUrl` | string | Video tour URL |
| `digitourUrl` | string | 3D digital tour URL |
| `source` | string | Always `housing.com` |
| `scrapedAt` | string | ISO 8601 scrape timestamp |

#### Example record

```json
{
  "listingId": "20138687",
  "originalListingId": "20138687",
  "url": "https://housing.com/in/buy/resale/page/20138687-2-bhk-apartment-in-goregaon-west-for-rs-16500000",
  "transactionType": "buy",
  "propertyType": "resale",
  "city": "Mumbai",
  "address": "Siddharth Nagar, Goregaon West",
  "longAddress": "Silver Serene, Siddharth Nagar, Goregaon West, Western Suburbs, Mumbai",
  "locality": "Goregaon West",
  "sublocality": "Siddharth Nagar",
  "housingRegion": "Western Suburbs",
  "state": "Maharashtra",
  "localityUuid": "16b3bd1bbab855effdc7",
  "cityUuid": "1ca99c33e3d8b987ccf1",
  "latitude": 19.160246,
  "longitude": 72.841927,
  "title": "2 BHK Flat",
  "subtitle": "1000 sq.ft built up area ",
  "description": "One of the prime location in Goregoan west .close to school temple jain mandir 5 mint walking distance from metro station close to market gym.pool .ready to move with oc received <br><br> <b>More Abou …",
  "descriptionMarkdown": "One of the prime location in Goregoan west .close to school temple jain mandir 5 mint walking distance from metro station close to market gym.pool .ready to move with oc received  \n  \n**More About Thi …",
  "bedrooms": 2,
  "bathrooms": 2,
  "parking": 1,
  "areaRaw": "1000 sq.ft",
  "areaSqft": 1000,
  "builtUpArea": 1000,
  "builtUpAreaUnit": "sq.ft",
  "carpetArea": "600 sq.ft",
  "balconyCount": "1",
  "floorNumber": null,
  "facing": "west facing",
  "ageOfProperty": "1 Years Old",
  "furnishingType": "Unfurnished",
  "isNegotiable": false,
  "price": 16500000,
  "priceDisplay": "1.65 Cr",
  "verificationStatus": "SELLER_VERIFIED",
  "isVerified": true,
  "isVerifiedProperty": true,
  "isReraVerified": true,
  "isMyGateCertified": false,
  "isExclusiveProperty": false,
  "isTitanium": false,
  "isMostContacted": true,
  "isRecentlyAdded": false,
  "isUc": false,
  "isActiveProperty": true,
  "isBrokerageChargeable": false,
  "postedDate": "2026-07-02T14:36:14Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-07-02T09:06:16.000Z",
  "updatedAtStr": "today",
  "imageCount": 22,
  "coverImageUrl": "https://is1-2.housingcdn.com/01c16c28/c53332cd7003433a90b43eb1e7c6e795/v0/version/2_bhk_apartment-for-sale-goregaon_west-Mumbai-bedroom_one.jpg",
  "photoUrls": [
    "https://is1-2.housingcdn.com/01c16c28/c53332cd7003433a90b43eb1e7c6e795/v0/version/2_bhk_apartment-for-sale-goregaon_west%20%E2%80%A6",
    "https://is1-3.housingcdn.com/01c16c28/fd4fd11a12ca43f7947b008d54b62183/v0/version/2_bhk_apartment-for-sale-goregaon_west%20%E2%80%A6",
    "https://is1-2.housingcdn.com/01c16c28/1c0ea6a46f4742d6855d0989bc21067a/v0/version/2_bhk_apartment-for-sale-goregaon_west%20%E2%80%A6",
    "https://is1-3.housingcdn.com/01c16c28/dc77ecc1021a4943a6447294e35e5655/v0/version/2_bhk_apartment-for-sale-goregaon_west%20%E2%80%A6"
  ],
  "sellerFirm": "Real dreams Property  Advisory ",
  "sellerType": "Seller",
  "sellerCount": null,
  "saleTag": "Resale",
  "propertyTags": [
    "Possession: Jul 2026",
    "New Construction",
    "Resale",
    "unfurnished"
  ],
  "highlights": [
    "Natural Light",
    "Vastu Compliant",
    "Private Garden/Terrace",
    "24*7 Security"
  ],
  "features": [
    "Built Up Area",
    "Avg. Price",
    "Formatted per unit price",
    "Age of property"
  ],
  "entityProjectName": "Silver Serene",
  "boostedAs": "HOUSING_EXPERT_PRO",
  "reviewRating": null,
  "label": null,
  "badge": null,
  "nearByPlaces": [
    {
      "name": "Bhavan's College",
      "distance": 3.9741802778648125
    },
    {
      "name": "SRV Hospitals - Goregaon",
      "distance": 0.7708225022099796
    },
    {
      "name": "Bangur Nagar Metro Station",
      "distance": 0.7775242475059103
    },
    {
      "name": "Sai Veg World",
      "distance": 1.0290795799493102
    }
  ],
  "videoTourUrl": null,
  "digitourUrl": null,
  "source": "housing.com",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-07-02T14:45:03.065Z"
}
```

***

### Examples

**Listings in Mumbai:**

```json
{
  "maxItems": 100
}
```

**Cap the price:**

```json
{
  "maxItems": 100,
  "maxPrice": 9500000
}
```

**Scrape a specific search URL:**

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://housing.com/in/buy/searches/mumbai"
    }
  ],
  "maxItems": 200
}
```

**Daily feed of new listings (run on a schedule):**

```json
{
  "daysOld": 1,
  "maxItems": 500
}
```

Schedule this input to run once a day in the Apify Scheduler — each run returns only listings added in the last 24 hours.

***

### 💰 Pricing

**$0.8 per 1,000 results** — you only pay for successfully retrieved listings. Failed retries are never charged.

| Results | Cost |
|---|---|
| 100 | ~$0.08 |
| 1,000 | ~$0.8 |
| 10,000 | ~$8 |
| 100,000 | ~$80 |

> Flat-rate alternatives typically charge $29–$49/month regardless of usage.

Subscription tiers lower the rate further, down to $0.48 per 1,000 at the highest tier. Use the **Max results** cap in the input to control your spend exactly.

***

### Performance

| Run size | Typical time |
|---|---|
| 100 results | under 1 minute |
| 1,000 results | 2–4 minutes |
| 10,000 results | 20–35 minutes |

***

### Known limitations

- Some fields (surface, year built, energy label) are only returned when the lister publishes them — expect `null` on a share of records.
- Listing photos and agent details vary per listing; the scraper returns what the source publishes and never invents data.
- Very large result sets are bounded by the source's own paging limits.
- Listings can be withdrawn at any time, so a small share of URLs may expire shortly after scraping.

***

### Technical details

- **Source:** housing.com — India property listings
- **Coverage:** everything the public search exposes, filterable via the input parameters above
- **Retry:** automatic retry on network errors with exponential backoff

***

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# Actor input Schema

## `transaction` (type: `array`):

One or both of: buy, rent

## `minPrice` (type: `integer`):

Minimum listing price (local currency). Leave empty for no minimum.

## `maxPrice` (type: `integer`):

Maximum listing price (local currency). Leave empty for no maximum.

## `daysOld` (type: `integer`):

Only return listings published within the last N days. Leave empty for no recency filter.

## `fetchDetails` (type: `boolean`):

If true, opens each listing detail page to extract additional fields (description, floor plan, agent contact). Increases run time and cost.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum total listings to return (0 = unlimited)

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

Optional list of search-results page URLs. When provided, all filter fields above are ignored.

## `cities` (type: `array`):

City slugs to scrape. Valid values: mumbai, bengaluru, new-delhi, hyderabad, pune, kolkata, chennai, gurgaon, noida, ahmedabad, navi-mumbai

## `maxPagesPerCity` (type: `integer`):

Maximum result pages to fetch per city+transaction combination (30 listings/page)

## `pageSize` (type: `integer`):

Listings per API page (10–30 recommended)

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "transaction": [
    "buy",
    "rent"
  ],
  "fetchDetails": false,
  "maxItems": 500,
  "startUrls": [],
  "cities": [
    "mumbai",
    "bengaluru",
    "new-delhi",
    "hyderabad",
    "pune"
  ],
  "maxPagesPerCity": 40,
  "pageSize": 30,
  "proxyConfiguration": {}
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "maxItems": 500
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("unfenced-group/housing-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "maxItems": 500 }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("unfenced-group/housing-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "maxItems": 500
}' |
apify call unfenced-group/housing-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,unfenced-group/housing-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/vyeRWZcSAm5fO5afw/builds/fjCdavV15dyGxTTPS/openapi.json