Property description

Priced at only R1,700,000 - 93sqm - 2 Bed - 2 Bath - Sectional Title

Time Out ranked Linden 17th Coolest Neighbourhood in the World. Not in South Africa. Not in Africa. Globally — alongside Tokyo, Brooklyn, and Paris. That kind of recognition doesn't happen twice. And it doesn't leave property prices unchanged.

These 13 apartments represent the most accessible entry point into Linden's mid-tier market right now. Whether you're buying your first home in a suburb the world just endorsed or building a rental portfolio with verified yields north of 8%, the window is the same — and it's not staying open.

The Lifestyle You're Walking Into: Linden doesn't ask you to choose between convenience and calm. You get both.

Your morning starts at Yield Coffee Bar or The Whippet — the spots Time Out singled out by name. Croissants at The Argentinean. Your children walk to Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys (180m) or Hoërskool Linden (320m). No 45-minute school run. Just a safe, tree-lined walk on quiet streets.

Afternoons belong to Emmarentia Dam and the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens — 81 hectares of green, a 2km running loop, and the Braamfontein Spruit trail network on your doorstep. Delta Park for weekend Parkrun.

Evenings: Brian Lara Rum Eatery. The Fat Zebra. Gaucho's. Or 250+ stores at Cresta Shopping Centre just 2km away. Then home — where your patio braai, communal gardens, and uninterrupted Joburg skyline views are waiting.

Sandton CBD: 15 minutes. Rosebank: 10. This is urban intelligence, not suburban compromise.

The Apartment

Built by Renico — one of Gauteng's most trusted residential developers — The Linden delivers the quality and finish that serious buyers expect at this price point.

Interior

93m² open-plan living, dining, and kitchen flowing to a private patio with built-in braai

Modern kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, plumbed spaces for two appliances, microwave nook, double sink, and spice drawer

Two spacious bedrooms with multiple built-in cupboards — main en-suite

Two full bathrooms (main: bath, shower, double basins, WC | second: shower, basin, WC)

Linen cupboard in passage

High-volume ceilings creating a sense of light and space throughout

Tiled floors throughout

Fibre-ready with built-in desk and wall unit in lounge

Pre-paid electricity and heat pump hot water — keeping monthly running costs low

Complex & Communal

24/7 on-site security

One covered parking bay per unit plus ample visitors' parking

Beautifully maintained green communal gardens and lawn areas with established trees

Lock-up-and-go convenience

Excellently maintained — Renico build quality evident throughout

The Investment Case

The numbers aren't theoretical. They're drawn from current tenant data across occupied units in this complex, verified by a Chartered Accountant.

 At R 1.7mn per unit:

 Figures quoted are approximates or rounded:

 Gross Rental Income R 145k per annum

Levies R 37k per annum

Rates and Taxes R 21k per annum

Net Operating Income R 83k per annum

Gross Yield 8.8%

Net Yield 5%

 For context: the average gross yield on sectional title property in Johannesburg currently sits between 6–7%. The Linden outperforms the market — and that's before factoring in the capital growth trajectory that a globally ranked suburb commands.

 Sectional title sales volumes in Linden surged to 118 transactions in 2025 — the highest since 2019 — signalling renewed buyer confidence and liquidity. The Linden's own comparable sales confirm the pricing:

Unit 27 (93m²): R1,695,000 — June 2024

Portfolio Acquisition Opportunity:

All 13 units are available as a single portfolio via share transfer — eliminating transfer duty entirely and creating immediate scale for the serious investor. This structure alone represents a saving of approximately R1.1M+ on a full portfolio purchase. Enquire directly for portfolio pricing.

The Numbers That Matter for First-Time Buyers

At R1,700,000, your estimated monthly bond repayment sits at approximately R16,200 (100% bond, prime rate). Compare that to rental rates of R12,000 plus for equivalent apartments in this area — and you're building equity for roughly R4,000 more per month, in a suburb the world just ranked alongside the best on earth.

 Pre-paid electricity and heat pump hot water keep your utility costs predictable. Levies of around R3,100/month and rates of around R1,800/month are competitive for this quality of complex and location.

You're not stretching into the market. You're entering it at precisely the right point — with a quality asset, in a location that just received the kind of global endorsement money can't buy.

Nearby Schools:

Laerskool Louw Geldenhuys

Hoërskool Linden

Pinnacle College Linden

De La Salle Holy Cross College

King David Victory Park

Casa Do Sol School 

Nearby Ameneties

Denmyr Centre

Linden Lanes

Linden Square

Cresta

Emmarentia Dam and Botanical Gardens

Delta Park

Linden Police Station

Parkhurst 4^th Avenue

 The Linden, 59 7th Street, Linden, 2195

Unit depicted is Unit 51, 2nd Floor.

13 apartments. Two market segments. One window.

For private viewings, portfolio enquiries, or share transfer structuring — contact Craig Jones via email, WhatsApp or phone call.