Please note that this report excludes the area known as Upper Kenilworth
Kenilworth Freehold Market Report
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025 Performance Analysis
Sales Volume 0 ▲ 16.7% vs 2025
Total Turnover 0 ▲ 103% vs 2025
Avg. Sale Price 0 ▲ 73.9% vs 2025
Highest Sale 0 Third Avenue
Median Price 0 ▲ 60.8% vs 2025
Avg. Rand / m² 0 ▲ 97.5% Growth
Q1 – 2026 Market Related Transferred Sales (1 Estàte sale excluded)
| Address | Extent | Price | R / m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106B Third Avenue | 494 m² | R 6 200 000 | R 12 551 |
| 10 Wessels Road | 515 m² | R 5 260 000 | R 10 214 |
| 40 Bathurst Road | 428 m² | R 4 250 000 | R 9 930 |
| 11C Ascot Road | 262 m² | R 4 050 000 | R 15 458 |
| 20 Lyndhurst Road | 196 m² | R 3 700 000 | R 18 878 |
| 172547 Derby Road | 296 m² | R 3 200 000 | R 10 811 |
| 92 Third Avenue | 158 m² | R 2 100 000 | R 13 291 |
Market Analyst Commentary
The Kenilworth freehold market has demonstrated exceptional capital growth over the last 12 months. While volume remains consistent with low-inventory trends (7 market sales vs 6 in the previous year), the quality and value of transactions have shifted upward significantly.
Growth Indicator: The primary strength indicator is the Rand per m² growth, which effectively doubled from an average of R 6,747 in Q1 2025 to over R 13,300 in Q1 2026. This suggests that buyers are increasingly willing to pay a premium for freehold land in this pocket, regardless of plot size.
High-demand enclaves like Third Avenue and Lyndhurst Road continue to set local benchmarks, with smaller, well-located properties achieving rates approaching R 19,000/m².