Benoni

 Benoni
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Boksburg and Benoni are two cities located on the East Rand of the Gauteng Province. Both are centrally located and literally in the hub of national and regional routes namely; the N3, N12, N17, R21, R29 and R555. The  close proximity to Oliver Tambo International Airport which is the port of entry for most tourists, international business personal , makes the cities very unique .

Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887 and since then Boksburg has become one of the most important gold-producing towns in Gauteng. After gold was discovered in 1887, the Government built the first Post Office and the Mining Commissioner’s office. The Gold Mines are known to have the deepest and longest tunnels.

In the first year after the offices were built, commercial and residential properties starting popping up all over Boksburg and Benoni and that was when development in the Boksburg and Benoni areas really took off. Boksburg and Benoni are the perfect suburbs for first time buyers because properties in these areas offer great value for money. There has been a huge demand for sectional title units in the East Rand and majority of the purchasers are the younger generation. Boksburg and Benoni offer properties to suit everyone’s need, there are properties ranging from R400,000 up to R5,000,000.

Many historical, events or moments are known to have occurred on the East Rand:

  • The historical and political negotiations that took place at the World Trade Centre, bordering Boksburg where held
  • A famous Hollywood , Charlize Theron was born and raised in Benoni
  • The untimely shooting of Steve Biko, occurred in Boksburg.
  • Discovery of Gold in Boksburg, in 1887 began the Industrial asset of Mining for South Africa as a whole.
  • Harry Oppenheimer was said to have his roots in Benoni as a youngster.
Market activity
Total number of properties in Benoni
37,822
Freehold
12,669
Sectional Titles
6,349
Estates
Average sold property price in Benoni
Freehold
Sectional Scheme
Vacant Land
Period of ownership
Freehold
R2,036,265
28.6%
Average price
944
28.6%
Transfers
Sectional Title
R950,249
40.0%
Average price
842
40.0%
Transfers
Estate
R1,789,208
25.0%
Average price
339
25.0%
Transfers
Properties in Benoni
R8,250 pm
2 Bedroom Townhouse To Let in Norton Home Estate
0 Malibu Manor, 4 Auret Road
2 Bed
2 Bath
R44 per m²
300m² Office To Let in Westdene
Open
300m²
R840,000
2 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Brentwood
2 Bed
2 Bath
79m²
Exclusive Mandate
POA
714m² Building For Sale in Benoni Central
714m²
Exclusive Mandate
R950,000
3 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Norton Home Estate
3 Bed
2 Bath
Exclusive Mandate
R1,040,000
3 Bedroom Townhouse For Sale in Morehill
591 Forest Glen, 591 Aquarius Avenue
3 Bed
2 Bath
1 Parking
R4,500,000
550m² Office For Sale in Westdene
Covered
Open
550m²
R1,800,000
12,300m² Vacant Land For Sale in Vlakfontein

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Recently sold in Benoni
R2,990,000
2Ha Small Holding Sold in Benoni AH
3110 Tamarisk Road
3 Bed
2 Bath
2 Parking
R3,450,000
3 Bedroom House Sold in Farrarmere
9 Umfolosi Street
3 Bed
2 Bath
2 Parking
306m²
Exclusive Mandate
R2,750,000
3 Bedroom House Sold in Farrarmere
8 Kipling Road
3 Bed
2 Bath
2 Parking
300m²
R1,950,000
3 Bedroom House Sold in Goedeburg
205 Woodland Estate, 70 Beryl Street
3 Bed
2 Bath
2 Parking
223m²
Exclusive Mandate
Branches
Benoni
Phone: 011 972 2046
Address: Suite 101, Colltin Place, 37 Lakefield Avenue, Lakefield, Benoni, South Africa
Boksburg
Phone: 011 972 2046
Address: Suite 101, Colltin Place, 37 Lakefield Avenue, Lakefield, Benoni, South Africa
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