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R 550,000
South AfricaKwaZulu Natal›Durban›Esplanade›2570284
A street-level view of a multi-story apartment building featuring a prominent red-toned central facade, balconies, and a ground-floor entrance.
A living room featuring parquet flooring, extensive built-in cabinetry, and a large wall mirror, offering a functional space with potential for modern updates.
A compact galley-style kitchen featuring dated cabinetry, laminate countertops, and full-height ceramic wall tiling with integrated oven and hob.
A street-level view of a multi-story apartment building featuring a prominent red-toned central facade, balconies, and a ground-floor entrance.
A living room featuring parquet flooring, extensive built-in cabinetry, and a large wall mirror, offering a functional space with potential for modern updates.
A compact galley-style kitchen featuring dated cabinetry, laminate countertops, and full-height ceramic wall tiling with integrated oven and hob.
Spacious bedroom featuring extensive built-in cabinetry, classic parquet flooring, and a large window providing ample natural light.
A functional bathroom featuring a shower enclosure, pedestal basin, and wall-mounted medicine cabinet with dated wall tiling throughout.
In line with Durban homes · −7%
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Apartment for sale

Esplanade, Durban
1 Beds
1 Baths
50m² Floor

Investment opportunity | perfect starter home | esplanade, durban

Embrace waterfront city living in the heart of Durban with harbour and Yacht Club views; neat studio with generous light, built-in cupboards and your own parking bay — one bath.

Whether you're looking to get onto the property ladder or add to your investment portfolio, this is an opportunity worth exploring!

Shireen M & Salman Shaik present this neat and cosy studio apartment, ideally situated in the heart of Durban City, overlooking the Durban Yacht Club and Harbour.

Already tenanted, generating a rental income of R5,500 per month, making this an attractive investment opportunity.

THE APARTMENT OFFERS:

Spacious open-plan living area, comfortably accommodating both a bedroom and lounge area. Large windows allowing an abundance of natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. Ample built-in cupboards. Functional kitchen with built-in cupboards, hob and under-counter oven. Bathroom fitted with shower, basin and toilet, with plumbing for a washing machine. The BIG bonus – your own parking bay within the apartment block!

THE EXTRAS:

Secure building with controlled access. 24/7 security. Water included in the levy. Prepaid electricity. Currently tenanted at R5,500 per month.

THE NUMBERS: Purchase price: R550,000

Monthly rental: R5,500

Annual rental income: R66,000

Gross rental yield: 12% per annum (before levies, rates, maintenance and other expenses).

Whether you're looking for a place to call your own or an investment that generates rental income, this Esplanade gem deserves your attention!

YOUR NEST OR YOUR NEXT INVESTMENT?

Ownership costs

Home Loan Repayment
R 5,025
Levy
R 1,740
TotalR 6,765
Could you qualify for a lower home loan rate?

Property history

Listed for sale at R550,000

03 Nov 2026

Smart property insights

Moderate · 74 similar homes across Durban

How does this home’s price compare with similar properties?

This homeR 550,000R550k7% below medianWithin typical range
R 464,000R464kLower typical
R 593,000R593kMedian
R 706,000R706kUpper typical

Price comparison based on 74 similar-sized 1-bed homes.

Insight

Priced 7% below the local median - but still inside the typical range across Durban.

Compared with 74 similar homes (81 listings) across Durban.

Benchmarked on town-level data where the suburb sample is limited. Premium pockets may trade above town averages - check with the agent for local guidance.

MyProperty Insights are based on current active listings (excludes sold data) and may change. This is not a valuation or appraisal.

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Area overview

Esplanade offers urban harbor-side living with convenient access to central Durban amenities and scenic views of the Victoria Embankment.

Shopping

  • •
    The Workshop Commercial Centre(2.5 km) · Shopping Mall
  • •
    Dr Pixley KaSeme Street Retail Hub(1.8 km) · Retail

Education

  • •
    Durban Primary School(2.0 km) · Primary School
  • •
    Durban High School(3.5 km) · Secondary School
  • •
    DUT Steve Biko Campus(4.0 km) · University

Transport

  • •
    Durban Railway Station(3.0 km) · Bus Station
  • •
    N3 Highway Interchange(2.2 km) · Highway

Parks & Recreation

  • •
    Esplanade Park(0.5 km) · Park
  • •
    Durban beachfront(3.5 km) · Beach

Healthcare

  • •
    Netcare St Augustine's Hospital(5.0 km) · Hospital
  • •
    Addington Hospital(3.2 km) · Medical Center

Dining & Entertainment

  • •
    Wilson's Wharf(1.0 km) · Restaurant Hub
  • •
    uShaka Marine World(3.8 km) · Entertainment
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* Distances and amenities are approximate.