Demand for Glen Marais Family Homes

Kempton Park has enjoyed steady growth in its residential property sector over the last decade, largely due to its convenient location, situated a mere 30km away from Johannesburg and Sandton; together with sought after suburban nodes, great schooling options and employment opportunities. Owing to these factors, Kempton Park’s many desired residential hubs have enjoyed an upsurge in buyer activity - these suburbs include; Edleen, Birchleigh, Cresslawn, Van Riebeeck Park, Allen Grove, Pomona and the ever popular Glen Marais.

Glen Marais Attracting Young Families

With affordability playing a key role in many young families’ decision to buy their first home, the conveniently positioned suburb of Glen Marais, seated in the heart of Kempton Park, is increasing in demand. Emerging as one of this region’s more upmarket neighbourhoods, Glen Marais offers buyers terrific freestanding family homes, sectional title townhouses in residential estates and complexes, as well as other property options at attainable price points.

Recent statistics indicate that the predominant amount of buyer activity in Glen Marais occurred in two age groups, with approximately 31.1% of recent buyers falling between the ages of 18 – 35 and 43.9% between 36 – 49. These trends point towards a younger buyer demographic, which is largely made up of families and young professional looking for a quiet neighbourhood with spacious homes in commuting distance from the city.  

This suburb also has many excellent sporting facilities, public parks, shopping centres and a myriad of prestigious schools and other amenities on offer, which all add to the appeal Glen Marais holds for family-minded buyers. People want to live in this suburb for the convenience, peaceful family living and suburban lifestyle it offers.

Glen Marais Property Market

Property falling into the R1 million to R2 million price range is seeing the most interest; with residential property in the area starting at R520 000 for a one-bedroom sectional title apartment, all the way to R17 million for a small holding. However, most properties in Glen Marais consist of three or four bedrooms, with most of homes priced between R1.1 million and R2.6 million; depending on the size of the property and number of bedrooms. 

Currently on the market is a spacious three bedroom family home in Glen Marais listed at R1 530 000. This attractive residence is perfect for all your family’s living requirements, including safety features such as electric fencing, solid steel burglar bars and automated gate. Boasting three generous bedrooms and relaxing living spaces such as the built in kitchen and an undercover braai area which is ideal for entertaining friends and family. This home’s beautifully manicured garden and sparkling pool will become a playground for the kids during the summer months and school holidays. 

With its proximity to city life, host of educational institutions, large residential properties and affordable prices – Glen Marais is the complete package for young families looking to invest in a home. If you are looking for a property to match all your real estate needs as a family look no further. De Lucia Group provides homebuyers with a wide range of competitively priced, exclusive family homes in Glen Marais. Contact our experienced team of agents to view one or more listed properties in this sought-after suburb.