Benoni

Homes for Sale in Benoni

1 home available, from R620 000

Benoni is the East Rand's lake town, home to Daveyton and Crystal Park, two of Gauteng's most popular areas for first-time buyers. Family suburbs, good transport links, and new developments with everything included.

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Living in Benoni

Benoni is known for its chain of lakes and its family suburbs. Crystal Park is a neat, central suburb popular with young families, close to Danie Taljaard Park and everyday shopping. Daveyton is one of Gauteng's most storied townships, a community with deep roots, its own golf club, and growing new development activity on its doorstep.

Getting around

Benoni is well connected: the N12, R23 and R51 link it to Johannesburg, Springs, Kempton Park and Germiston, with Tom Jones Street and the Pretoria Road corridor carrying local traffic. OR Tambo International Airport is about 22 km away and central Johannesburg roughly 40 km. Commuters have options beyond the car, with minibus taxis throughout the area and train stations at Benoni, Daveyton and Northmead.

Shopping and daily life

Lakeside Mall, built on the water's edge in the shape of a steamboat, is Benoni's main shopping destination, with Northmead Square nearby and East Rand Mall a short drive away. Families rate the Bunny Park for small kids, cricket fans know Willowmoore Park, and the lakes offer fishing, sailing and picnic weekends.

What homes cost

Crystal Park and the areas around Daveyton sit firmly in the first-time buyer bracket, with new 2 and 3 bedroom homes typically from the mid R500 000s to under R1 million. New developments include costs in the price and carry the NHBRC warranty, and qualifying buyers can add the government's First Home Finance subsidy.

Why first-time buyers choose Benoni

It is one of the few places where a young family can buy new, stay close to work, schools and transport, and still keep the monthly repayment manageable. Ask us what is currently available in Crystal Park and Daveyton.

Common Questions About Benoni

Is Crystal Park a good area for first-time buyers?

Yes. Crystal Park is a neat, central Benoni suburb popular with young families, close to schools, parks and Lakeside Mall, with homes typically between the mid R500 000s and R1 million.

Are there new developments in Daveyton?

Yes, new housing developments are active in and around Daveyton, offering brand new homes with no transfer duty and NHBRC warranties. Contact us and we will show you what is currently available.

How do commuters get from Benoni to Johannesburg?

The N12 links Benoni to central Johannesburg, roughly 40 km away, and Metrorail stations at Benoni, Daveyton and Northmead plus daily taxi routes serve commuters without cars.

What is the cheapest way to buy a house in Benoni?

A new development is usually the cheapest route: no transfer duty, costs included in the price, 100% bonds are common, and qualifying buyers can add the First Home Finance subsidy.

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*Estimated repayment on a 100% bond over 20 years at 10.5%. Actual rates depend on your bank and credit profile.