Vacant Land Residential for sale
Create vibrant student living in Braamfontein's student hub — prime Johannesburg CBD location with Res 4 zoning for high-density development, excellent public transport and strong rental demand.
Prime Development Land for Sale – Res 4 Zoned (Student Accommodation Opportunity)
Johannesburg CBD / Braamfontein Area
This is a rare investment opportunity to acquire land strategically located in the heart of the Johannesburg CBD, ideal for student accommodation development.
The property is already zoned Residential 4 (Res 4), allowing for high-density residential development, including multi-storey apartments or mixed-use buildings.
This makes it perfectly suited for student housing projects with strong rental income potential.
Key Features:
·Res 4 zoning – suitable for high-density developments
·Ideal for student accommodation or residential apartments
·Located in a high-demand rental node
·Close proximity to major institutions and colleges
·Excellent access to public transport and main roads
·Positioned within the Johannesburg CBD / Braamfontein student hub
Investment Highlights:
·Strong demand for student accommodation in Johannesburg due to ongoing housing shortages
·Opportunity to develop multiple units or a large-scale residence
·Ideal for developers or investors looking for high-yield rental returns
This property offers exceptional development potential in one of Johannesburg’s most active student accommodation markets.
An opportunity not to be missed.
Listed for sale at R9,400,000
How this land compares with 23 active listings in Johannesburg.
Insight
Priced 845% above the local median — and above the typical range for Johannesburg.
The premium partly reflects the larger land size; buyers should still compare condition, position, zoning and services before deciding. 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.
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Key differences
Premium priced · based on 21 listings
Large at a premium · based on 21 listings
Market depth
23 listings
Similar homes town-wide
136 days
Median time on market
Medium inventory
Active across Johannesburg
Insights are based on current active listings (excludes sold data) and may change. This is not a valuation or appraisal.
Berea is a centrally located, high-density urban suburb that offers residents unparalleled access to Johannesburg's inner-city business hubs, historic architecture, and a vibrant, fast-paced metropolitan lifestyle.
* Distances and amenities are approximate.