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Plumstead property prices, October 2026
In the 12 months to Aug 2026, the median apartment in Plumstead sold for R1.53m, based on 972 registered sales recorded by Sellect since 2023. Comparing sales in the same buildings, apartment prices are up 20 % since 2023.
Value my Plumstead home972 homes registered as sold in Plumstead since January 2023, with apartment prices per m² moving +20 % since 2023 in the same buildings. Every figure below comes from the City of Cape Town registered sales.
Data: City of Cape Town public records, 972 registered sales, last updated October 2026.
By Samantha, Sellect · Sales registered Jan 2023 to Aug 2026 · Updated 21 October 2026 · MethodPlumstead in 60 seconds
City of Cape Town registered sales · method at the bottom of the pageWhat homes sell for in Plumstead
Registered transfers take weeks to reach the City’s records, so the most recent months are still filling in. Price trends compare the same buildings over time.
Between January 2023 and August 2026, 972 homes were registered as sold in Plumstead, worth R2.2bn. Over the last 12 months the median apartment sold for R1.53m (R22,804 per m², 124 sales) and the median house for R3.35m (103 sales, 136 m² of living space). Five sales in ten are apartments.
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Apartment prices per m², same buildings
Index, 2023 = 100. Each sale is compared with other sales in the same building, so a run of big or small units does not distort the trend.
Value of homes sold each year
Sum of registered sale prices, apartments and houses. 2026 is partial: January to Aug 2026 so far.
Apartments and houses
- Apartments124 sales · median 74 m²R1.53m
- Houses103 sales · median 136 m² living areaR3.35m
Last 12 months, median prices. Dark: apartments · light: houses.
What homes sell for
Sales registered since January 2025, all homes.
From entry to top
In the last 12 months, eight apartments in ten sold between R992k and R2.72m. The cheapest went for R549k and the most expensive for R6.40m.
Last 12 months of registered sales.
Price by apartment size
| Size | Sales | Median price | Median price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (under 45 m²) | 22 | R962k | R24,844 |
| 45 to 70 m² | 61 | R1.21m | R22,899 |
| 70 to 100 m² | 96 | R1.60m | R20,514 |
| 100 to 150 m² | 16 | R2.25m | R17,987 |
| Over 150 m² | 5 | R3.80m | R21,277 |
Apartments sold since January 2025. Price per m² by size runs from R18,000 to R25,000.
Latest registered apartment sales
| Building or street | Registered | Size | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood, Gray Road | Aug 2026 | 75 m² | R1.90m | R25,333 |
| Elite Court, Staines Road | Aug 2026 | 71 m² | R1.70m | R23,944 |
| Plumberry Square, Hemyock Road | Aug 2026 | 35 m² | R1.10m | R31,429 |
| Pine Dale, Main Road | Aug 2026 | 81 m² | R1.50m | R18,519 |
| Leawick Court, Rivers End Road | Aug 2026 | 77 m² | R1.40m | R18,182 |
| Rushmere, Doordrift Road | Aug 2026 | 83 m² | R5.10m | R61,446 |
| Sierikan Bello, Burnham Road | Aug 2026 | 80 m² | R1.45m | R18,125 |
| Urban Spin, Alnwick Road | Jul 2026 | 74 m² | R2.30m | R31,081 |
| Helderstroom, Burnham Road | Jul 2026 | 45 m² | R1.15m | R25,556 |
| Oak Tree Square, Thornbury Road | Jul 2026 | 27 m² | R965k | R35,741 |
The 10 most recent apartment sales registered in Plumstead, as published by the City of Cape Town. Unit numbers and owners are not shown.
From the cheapest to the record
Cheapest apartments, last 12 months
- Main Road24 m² · Jul 2026R549k
- Plumberry Square, Hemyock Road30 m² · Oct 2025R610k
- Henry's Building, Main Road51 m² · Nov 2025R650k
Most expensive apartments since 2023
- Rushmere, Doordrift Road98 m² · Dec 2025R6.40m
- Rushmere, Doordrift Road97 m² · Nov 2025R6.25m
- Rushmere, Doordrift Road82 m² · Apr 2026R5.70m
- The Citadel, Birmingham Road169 m² · May 2025R5.25m
Most expensive houses since 2023
- Woodley Road284 m² · Nov 2024R7.40m
- Denbigh Road354 m² · May 2025R7.38m
- St Catherine Road118 m² · Mar 2026R6.75m
- St Joans Road204 m² · Aug 2025R6.45m
80 sectional-title schemes traded since 2023
Sectional-title schemes with at least 5 registered sales since January 2023. Prices per m² are medians over the whole period.
Urban Spin on Alnwick Road is the most traded scheme since 2023, with 26 sales. Rushmere on Doordrift Road has the highest median price per m², R38,535.
| Building | Sales | Median price | Median size | Price per m² | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban SpinAlnwick Road | 26 | R1.46m | 52 m² | R25,583 | R590k to R2.30m |
| The CitadelBirmingham Road | 25 | R2.45m | 91 m² | R28,854 | R1.30m to R5.25m |
| RushmereDoordrift Road | 22 | R3.65m | 96 m² | R38,535 | R650k to R6.40m |
| Protea PlaceCulm Road | 19 | R1.36m | 89 m² | R15,281 | R1.00m to R2.19m |
| Plumberry SquareHemyock Road | 19 | R850k | 32 m² | R25,000 | R610k to R1.65m |
| Constantiaberg VillasConstantiaberg Close | 14 | R1.92m | 70 m² | R28,652 | R1.20m to R2.85m |
| North ViewMain Road | 14 | R870k | 46 m² | R18,913 | R750k to R1.10m |
| St MichelHemyock Road | 14 | R1.36m | 57 m² | R22,344 | R1.15m to R2.13m |
| Oak Tree SquareThornbury Road | 10 | R1.07m | 52 m² | R20,891 | R730k to R1.33m |
| Royal PalmsSeven Oaks Road | 10 | R1.03m | 52 m² | R20,552 | R875k to R1.80m |
The 10 most traded buildings in Plumstead since January 2023.
Highest price per m²
- RushmereDoordrift Road · 22 salesR38,535/m²
- The CitadelBirmingham Road · 25 salesR28,854/m²
- Constantiaberg VillasConstantiaberg Close · 14 salesR28,652/m²
- Urban SpinAlnwick Road · 26 salesR25,583/m²
- Plumberry SquareHemyock Road · 19 salesR25,000/m²
Lowest price per m²
- Alphen DaleTobruk Road · 6 salesR13,657/m²
- Primrose ParkCulm Road · 8 salesR15,194/m²
- Protea PlaceCulm Road · 19 salesR15,281/m²
- GlendaleStaines Road · 6 salesR15,454/m²
- The HagueMain Road · 7 salesR15,584/m²
Often older blocks, smaller balconies or no view: the gap is also an opportunity to renovate.
Most traded streets
- Main Road83 sales · R17,532/m²R1.20m
- Hemyock Road44 sales · R22,774/m²R1.20m
- Culm Road32 sales · R15,140/m²R1.29m
- Alnwick Road26 sales · R25,583/m²R1.46m
- Birmingham Road25 sales · R28,854/m²R2.45m
Median apartment price per street.
Resales and below-market sales
Built from units registered twice since January 2023 and from sales compared with similar-sized units in the same building.
48 homes were bought and resold within the period; 90 % of their owners sold for more than they paid, with a median gain of 22 %. 6 sales since January 2025 went for at least 20 % below similar units in the same scheme.
Biggest resale gains
- Alphen Dale, Tobruk Road81 m² · bought Sep 2023 for R1.06m, sold May 2026+74 %
- Stella Road135 m² · bought Apr 2024 for R2.30m, sold Dec 2025+61 %
- Nature's Gate, Knutsford Road188 m² · bought Jan 2023 for R2.70m, sold Feb 2026+48 %
- Meyrick Avenue82 m² · bought May 2023 for R1.65m, sold May 2024+39 %
- Constantiaberg Villas, Constantiaberg Close73 m² · bought Dec 2023 for R2.13m, sold Oct 2025+34 %
Units bought and resold between January 2023 and Aug 2026, held at least 12 months for this list. Big jumps usually follow a renovation.
Sold well under their building’s price
- St Michel, Hemyock Road131 m² · Sep 2025 · building median R22,759/m²R2.13m−29 %
- Protea Place, Culm Road91 m² · Jan 2025 · building median R15,498/m²R1.05m−26 %
- Plumberry Square, Hemyock Road30 m² · Oct 2025 · building median R26,094/m²R610k−22 %
- Winhill Court, Main Road79 m² · Aug 2025 · building median R20,705/m²R1.28m−21 %
- Winhill Court, Main Road79 m² · Jun 2025 · building median R20,705/m²R1.30m−20 %
6 sales since January 2025 went for 20 to 45 % less per m² than similar units in the same building. Condition, a low floor or a quick sale usually explain it. These are the deals buyers look for.
What an apartment rents for
A median 74 m² apartment in Plumstead would rent for about R11,500 a month, a gross yield of about 9.0 % and about 4.9 % net after rates, levies, management and empty months.
Sellect estimate from the price level, not observed rents. Rental yield in Plumstead by apartment size.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an apartment cost in Plumstead in 2026?
Over the last 12 months of registered sales (to Aug 2026), the median apartment in Plumstead sold for R1.53m, or R22,804 per m². Eight in ten apartments sold between R992k and R2.72m, depending on size, building and view.
How much does a house cost in Plumstead?
Over the last 12 months, 103 houses were registered as sold in Plumstead at a median of R3.35m, for a median 136 m² of living space.
Are property prices going up in Plumstead?
Yes. Comparing sales within the same buildings, apartment prices per m² are up +20 % since 2023 and moved +7 % in 2025 alone.
How many properties sell in Plumstead each year?
266 homes were registered as sold in 2025, worth R629m in total. 2026 registrations are still being recorded.
Which buildings sell the most in Plumstead?
Since January 2023 the most traded buildings are Urban Spin (26 sales), The Citadel (25 sales), Rushmere (22 sales), Protea Place (19 sales).
What rental yield can I expect in Plumstead?
A median 74 m² apartment rents for about R11,500 a month, a gross yield of about 9.0 %. Net yield, after rates, levies, management and empty months, is about 4.9 %. Your free yield report calculates it for your unit.
Where do these figures come from?
From sales registered at the Deeds Office and published by the City of Cape Town, matched with the City’s 2025 General Valuation Roll: 972 usable sales in Plumstead between Jan 2023 and Aug 2026. Bundles, parking bays, storerooms and implausible prices are excluded. Rents are Sellect estimates. Figures are medians and indicative, not a valuation.
Compare with nearby neighbourhoods
Median price per m² of apartments sold since January 2025, same source and method on every page.