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Grahamstown, South Africa

Grahamstown (Makhanda) Real Estate: Affordable Homes in the Eastern Cape

58 homes and apartments for sale in Grahamstown, South Africa.

Properties for sale in Grahamstown

24 properties shown

CORNER PLOT | SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME WITH COTTAGEHouse

ZAR 2,300,000

Grahamstown

4 bd 2 ba
Two-Bedroom Home with Scenic Views in Secure West HillHouse

ZAR 1,195,000

Grahamstown

2 bd 1 ba 102 m²
Space, Solar & Endless Possibilities - A Family Home Designed for Modern LivingHouse

ZAR 1,450,000

Grahamstown

4 bd 2 ba
Comfortable Three-Bedroom Family Home in Kingswood, GrahamstownHouse

ZAR 1,695,000

Grahamstown

3 bd 1 ba
Four-Bedroom Family Home in Secure Kings Heights EstateHouse

ZAR 3,995,000

Grahamstown

4 bd 4 ba
Ground Floor Unit - Aries Nest, Secure Complex LivingApartment

ZAR 550,000

Grahamstown

2 bd 1 ba 49 m²
DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS TOP INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY LOCATED IN ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER COMPLEXESApartment

ZAR 795,000

Grahamstown

2 bd 2 ba 31 m²
TOP FLOOR APARTMENT - KINGSWOOD MEWSApartment

ZAR 650,000

Grahamstown

2 bd 2 ba 49 m²
IMMACULATE 4 BEDROOM OPEN PLAN FAMILY HOME - ABSOLUTE STUNNER - MAGNIFICENT VIEWS - SUNNY AND BRIGHTHouse

ZAR 1,995,000

Grahamstown

4 bd 2 ba
Double up - don't miss outHouse

ZAR 1,085,000

Grahamstown

4 bd 2 ba
Temple Court - Two Bedroom Townhouse - Opportunity not to be missed!House

ZAR 795,000

Grahamstown

2 bd 1 ba 148 m²
LITTLE ROSE - CORNER APARTMENT - LUXURY LIVING!Apartment

ZAR 796,000

Grahamstown

1 bd 1 ba 36 m²
UNDER THE OAK - UPMARKET COMPLEX - A TRANQUIL HAVEN AWAITS YOU!House

ZAR 1,395,000

Grahamstown

2 bd 1 ba 72 m²
SECURE COMPLEX - CENTRALLY LOCATED - BEAUTIFUL GARDENS- CLOSE TO ALL SHOPPING AMENITIES AND RHODES UNIVERSITYApartment

ZAR 785,000

Grahamstown

2 bd 1 ba 49 m²
LITTLE ROSE - LUXURY APARTMENT - LOCK UP AND GO OR LUXURY STUDENT APARTMENT!Apartment

ZAR 745,000

Grahamstown

1 bd 1 ba 31 m²
Oatlands Grandeur: Sustainable Luxury Property with Dual Living PotentialHouse

ZAR 4,950,000

Grahamstown

12 bd 11 ba
Three-Bedroom Family Home with Secure Garden in KingswoodHouse

ZAR 995,000

Grahamstown

3 bd 1 ba
Secure Two-Bedroom Student Accommodation in Grahamstown CentralApartment

ZAR 799,000

Grahamstown

2 bd 1 ba 55 m²
LINDISFARNE - TOP FLOOR APARTMENTApartment

ZAR 675,000

Grahamstown

2 bd 2 ba 58 m²
TWO IN ONE - HOME WITH GRANNY FLAT AND LARGE ERF TO IMPROVE - TWO ENTRANCESHouse

ZAR 800,000

Grahamstown

4 bd 2 ba
NEW HOLLAND - One Bedroom Apartment in Secure Grahamstown ComplexApartment

ZAR 745,000

Grahamstown

1 bd 1 ba 31 m²
Grahamstown Family Home with Beautiful Views and Secure GroundsHouse

ZAR 1,495,000

Grahamstown

4 bd 2 ba
Spacious 13-Bedroom Family Home with Five KitchensHouse

ZAR 4,495,000

Grahamstown

13 bd 13 ba
Lock up and Go! First Step into Home ownership. Affordable and modern apartment. Facing Kingswood CollegeApartment

ZAR 600,000

Grahamstown

2 bd 2 ba 49 m²

Buyer's guide: Grahamstown

Property for sale in Grahamstown is cheap by international standards: the median asking price across 58 current listings on RealEstateAbroad is €57,718 (converted from rand), and the middle half of homes ask between €40,268 and €95,771. The city, officially renamed Makhanda, is a university and cultural town in South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Grahamstown price snapshot

Asking prices from current listings, in euros.

IndicatorValue
Median asking price€57,718
p25 to p75€40,268 to €95,771
Median price per m²€779
Median size54 m²
Listings58

What is for sale

Houses lead with 32 listings, followed by 19 apartments, 5 plots of land and 2 commercial properties. Bedroom counts range from studio (4) to five or more (4), with 16 each of two- and three-bed homes and 13 four-bed. The median size of 54 m² looks small next to those bedroom counts, so size data in listings may be incomplete; verify measurements on site. Browse houses in South Africa and cheap properties to compare.

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Why the market looks like this

Grahamstown is home to Rhodes University and well known for its National Arts Festival, so demand comes from student housing, academics and festival-season rentals. Buy-to-let near campus is a common strategy, but returns depend on tenant quality and municipal service reliability, which has been a concern in the Eastern Cape.

Gqeberha, the nearest major city, is a couple of hours away. Johannesburg and Pretoria are in a different province, far away and with very different price levels.

Buying tips for foreigners

Foreigners can buy property in South Africa. Transactions go through a conveyancing attorney and are registered at the Deeds Office; transfer duty applies on a sliding scale, so confirm current thresholds. Exchange control rules matter when moving funds, so ask your attorney and bank how to document the inflow for later repatriation. Inspect electricity, water and rates accounts.

Use our South Africa buying guide and financing guide, and see all South Africa listings.

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in Grahamstown: FAQ

Is Grahamstown the same as Makhanda?

Yes. The city was officially renamed Makhanda in 2018, though many listings still use Grahamstown.

How much does a house cost?

Median asking price across all property types is €57,718, so many homes are under €100,000.

Is it good for buy-to-let?

Student and festival demand supports rentals, but check tenancy rules, municipal services and maintenance costs.

Can foreigners buy property here?

Yes, through a South African conveyancing attorney. Transfer duty and exchange control rules apply.

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