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R 1,795,000
South AfricaWestern Cape›Cape Town›Observatory›2571531
Modern apartment building exterior featuring a red brick facade, grey concrete accents, and dark aluminium window frames with integrated security shutters.
Bright living area featuring large windows and a sliding door leading to a private balcony with urban views.
Modern kitchen featuring white gloss cabinetry, integrated oven, electric hob, extractor fan, and a clean tiled splashback with under-cabinet lighting.
Modern apartment building exterior featuring a red brick facade, grey concrete accents, and dark aluminium window frames with integrated security shutters.
Bright living area featuring large windows and a sliding door leading to a private balcony with urban views.
Modern kitchen featuring white gloss cabinetry, integrated oven, electric hob, extractor fan, and a clean tiled splashback with under-cabinet lighting.
A clean, empty bedroom featuring modern laminate flooring and a large, white built-in wardrobe with sleek handles.
A modern, clean bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower, wall-mounted vanity with basin, and a standard toilet with neutral grey tiling.
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Apartment for sale at 3 A Howe St, Obs Court

Observatory, Cape Town
1 Beds
1 Baths
1 Covered Parking
45m² Floor
1 Living Areas
Pool

Calling all investors or 1st time home buyers!

Enjoy vibrant Observatory living with cafés, bars and easy campus access; compact one-bedroom apartment with private balcony and mountain views, heated rooftop pool and secure parking.

Discover comfortable, contemporary living in this well-appointed 45 sqm one-bedroom apartment, perfectly suited to a student, young professional or couple looking for a conveniently located home in the vibrant suburb of Observatory.

The apartment offers a welcoming living space with quality modern finishes, vinyl flooring and built-in cupboards throughout. The open-plan layout creates an easy flow between the living area and kitchen, extending onto a private balcony where you can enjoy beautiful mountain views. The kitchen is both practical and stylish, featuring generous cupboard space, a glass hob, under-counter oven and plumbing for either a washing machine or dishwasher.

Conveniently situated between Lower Main Road and the railway line, the apartment places you within easy reach of local shops, parks, sports facilities, entertainment spots and the UCT Medical School. The nearby Jammie Shuttle route makes getting around campus and the surrounding areas effortless, while the lively restaurants, coffee shops, bars and music venues that make Observatory so popular are right on your doorstep.

Residents also enjoy access to excellent building facilities, including:

Private gym for residents

Heated rooftop swimming pool and communal braai area

Secure underground parking

On-site convenience store

This listing is presented by Andre Langeveldt.

City and Atlantic Real Estate cc Trading as RE/MAX Living, an independently owned and operated franchise of RE/MAX SA. Registered with the PPRA.

Disclaimer: Any price displayed in a foreign currency is for information purposes only and is an estimate based on the applicable exchange rate at the time of publication. Exchange rate fluctuations may result in variations. The official asking price is the South African Rand (ZAR) price.

Additional features

Covered Parking
Wheelchair Access

Ownership costs

Home Loan Repayment
R 16,401
Rates & Taxes
R 400
Levy
R 2,000
TotalR 18,801
Could you qualify for a lower home loan rate?

Property history

Listed for sale at R1,795,000

10 Nov 2026

Smart property insights

Moderate · 7 similar homes in Observatory

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

This homeR 1,795,000R1.79MAt the medianWithin typical range
R 1,515,000R1.51MLower typical
R 1,800,000R1.8MMedian
R 1,948,000R1.95MUpper typical

Price comparison based on 7 similar-sized 1-bed homes.

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Priced close to the local median, and inside the typical range in Observatory.

Compared with 7 similar homes (8 listings) in Observatory.

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

Observatory is a vibrant, bohemian neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of Victorian architecture, lively student culture, and a thriving community of artists and young professionals.

Shopping

  • •
    Observatory Spar(0.5 km) · Grocery Store
  • •
    Access Park(3.5 km) · Outlet Shopping Center

Education

  • •
    University of Cape Town Medical Campus(1.0 km) · University
  • •
    Observatory Junior School(0.8 km) · Primary School

Transport

  • •
    Observatory Railway Station(0.4 km) · Train Station
  • •
    N2 Highway(1.2 km) · Highway Access

Parks & Recreation

  • •
    Observatory Park(0.6 km) · Park
  • •
    Liesbeek River Trail(0.5 km) · Nature Trail

Healthcare

  • •
    Groote Schuur Hospital(2.5 km) · Hospital
  • •
    Obs Medical Centre(0.3 km) · Medical Center

Dining & Entertainment

  • •
    Lower Main Road(0.2 km) · Restaurant Hub
  • •
    The Armchair Theatre(0.3 km) · Entertainment Venue
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* Distances and amenities are approximate.