Diep River Property Snapshot
Quarter 1: January – March 2026
FREEHOLD RESIDENTIAL METRICS
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SECTIONAL TITLE METRICS
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▾ VIEW Q1 2026 TRANSACTION LIST (MARKET ONLY)
Freehold Transfers (Based on Erf/Land Size)
| Address | Erf Size | Price | R / Land m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Normandy Crescent | 228m² | R 2,500,000 | R 10,965 |
| 15 Boundary Road | 586m² | R 4,700,000 | R 8,020 |
| 8 Blackwood Road | 451m² | R 3,750,000 | R 8,315 |
| 11 Ronell Crescent | 599m² | R 3,480,000 | R 5,810 |
| 7 Avondale Terrace | 1883m² | R 5,800,000 | R 3,080 |
| 99 Myburg Road | 647m² | R 3,800,000 | R 5,873 |
| 23 Mile End Road | 565m² | R 4,000,000 | R 7,080 |
| 24 Fairdale Road | 582m² | R 3,380,000 | R 5,808 |
| 51 Normandy Crescent | 241m² | R 2,756,000 | R 11,436 |
Sectional Title Transfers (Based on Unit/Floor Size)
| Unit / Complex | Floor Size | Price | R / Floor m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 308, Eaton Square | 62m² | R 1,750,000 | R 28,226 |
| Unit 11, Avondale Gardens | 51m² | R 1,095,000 | R 21,471 |
| Unit 15, Fairdale | 44m² | R 910,000 | R 20,682 |
| Unit 16, Potters Place | 65m² | R 1,300,000 | R 20,000 |
| Unit 18, Bertilley | 71m² | R 1,330,000 | R 18,732 |
| Unit 14, Pinewin Place | 70m² | R 1,495,000 | R 16,989 |
| Unit 21, West Park | 84m² | R 1,399,000 | R 16,655 |
| Unit 104, Sandhurst | 52m² | R 850,000 | R 16,346 |
| Unit 6, West Park | 85m² | R 1,300,000 | R 15,294 |
| Unit 20, Bertilley | 82m² | R 1,300,000 | R 12,745 |
Senior Real Estate Analyst Commentary
The Diep River property market in the first quarter of 2026 exhibits a robust dual-speed economy, characterized by high-volume freehold turnover and high-yield sectional title growth. While the freehold sector contributed the bulk of the suburb’s liquidity with over R31.6 Million in turnover, the sectional title sector has emerged as the primary vehicle for capital appreciation per square meter.
Technical Distinction in Value: It is critical to note that the Rand per m² (R/m²) for freehold properties is calculated against total land extent, whereas sectional title R/m² is measured against internal floor area. This explains why sectional title units average a much higher R19,262 / Floor m² compared to the freehold average of R7,194 / Land m².
Market Strength Indicator: In the sectional title segment, the scarcity of high-efficiency floor space in modern developments like Eaton Square has successfully pushed values above the R28,000/m² mark. In the freehold segment, properties with smaller land erfs (sub-300m²) yield the highest Rand per Land m², as seen in Normandy Crescent (reaching over R11,000/m²), indicating that land efficiency is now a primary driver of freehold pricing.
Forward Outlook: The current data suggests that sellers in the freehold segment who capitalize on “downsized” plot potential will see the highest relative return. For sectional title, the continued upward pressure on Floor R/m² indicates that Diep River is a primary destination for investors seeking sustainable urban density growth in the Southern Suburbs.