Somerset West Property Market: 10,9% Capital Growth for Houses & 11,6% Increase in Annual Rand Value

Somerset West Property Market: 10,9% Capital Growth for Houses & 11,6% Increase in Annual Rand Value

Nestled between the Helderberg Mountains and False Bay and bordering some of the best wine estates of the Cape Winelands, Somerset West continues to solidify its position as a highly sought-after residential destination within the Cape Town Municipality. Despite the broader national economic challenges, the town's enduring appeal, and high quality of life, driven by its diverse amenities such as good schools, shops and healthcare, has fostered a remarkably resilient and growing property market which offers security and long-term value.

The residential property market in Somerset West demonstrated robust performance in 2025 – maintaining its position as one of the biggest residential markets in the Cape Town Municipality. Total sales in Somerset West for the period Oct 2024 and October 2025 reached an impressive R5,86 billion, as compiled from CMAinfo sales data. This represents a 11,6% increase in annual Rand value sales compared to the R5.25 billion recorded in 2024. The number of properties sold experienced an increase YOY of 2% to 1 685 in comparison to 1 639 sales in 2024, but still 1,6% less (1 713) than in 2023. This suggests a strengthening of property values per transaction, even with a slight reduction in volume relative to the active market of 2023.

In comparison, the Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl combined residential sales were R8,9 billion in 2024 and R11,3 billion during 2025. The biggest residential markets in the Cape Winelands are Stellenbosch R4,77 billion and Paarl R4,35 billion (during 2024). The Helderberg consisting of Somerset West (R5,861 billion), Strand (R1,296 billion), and Gordon’s Bay (R1,365 billion) realized R8,522 billion in residential sales during the 12 months period measured – just R2,778 billion less than the whole Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl area combined.

The high-value suburbs in Somerset West where average prices exceed R10 million, was a strong driver of the overall value increase. It generated 29 sales to the value of R414 million, representing 7% of all sales. The highest house price of R32 million was achieved in Lido Loraine Road in the prestigious suburb of Spanish Farm. The luxury property house market segment priced between R5 and R10 million generated 154 sales valued at R1,029 billion.

Notably, the highest sectional title unit price in Somerset West, was achieved in Helderberg Village, where a unit sold for R14.25 million at R51,444 / sq.m., while a high-water mark for price per square meter was set at R86 466 / sq.m.in Erinvale Golf Estate.

Somerset West's property landscape is characterized by a strong presence of both freehold (14 903 own title) and sectional title (12 031 properties) and 1 297 vacant land properties, catering to a wide range of buyer preferences. The demand for secure estate living is particularly evident, with many buyers drawn to the added peace of mind and lifestyle offerings.

Capital Growth

House prices in Somerset West have been showing a healthy capital appreciation in the past decade.

• In the suburbs with average prices above R4 million, the capital growth for own title houses (in average prices) during 2025 were:

La Concorde (37,5% : R6,08 million to R8,35 million), Die Wingerd (30,2% : R3,45 million to R4,5 million), Tre Done Estate (26,7% : R3,59 million to R4,55 million),  Bell’aire (24% : R7,71 million to R9,56 million), Golden Acre (23,6% : R5,08 million to R6,27 million), Helderberg Estate (22,6% : R5,99 million to R7,35 million), Briza (22,1% : R4,34 million to R5,3 million), Erinvale Golf Estate (20,7% : R11,76 million to R14,2 million), Nature’s Valley (19,1% : R10,25 million to R12,2 million), Rome Glen (17,1% : R4,35 million to R5,1 million), La Sandra (16,7% : R6,63 million to R7,73 million), Morningside (15% : R5,67 million to R6,52 million), Spanish Farm (14,9% : R13,87 million to R15,94 million), Kelderhof Country Estate (12,32% : R3,65 million to R4,1 million), Steynrust (6,4% : R3,83 million to R4,08 million) and Parel Vallei (-10,34% : R5,5 million to R4,93 million).

• In the suburbs where average prices are below R4 million:

Heritage Park (22,98% : R2,05 million to R2,53 million), Van Der Stel (21,8% : R1,5 million to R1,83 million), (Stuarts Hill (20,6% : R2,98 million to R3,6 million), Audas Estate (13,57% : R2,8 million to R3,1 million), Firgrove (12,1% : R1,23 million to R1,38 million), Somerset Ridge (10,3% : R3,27 million to R3,61 million),  Bizweni (5,24% : R3,31 million to R3,48 million), Croydon (-2,4% : R4,02 million to R3,93 million), Victoria Park (-6,24% : R1,37 million to R1,28 million), Dennegeur (-10,41% : R4,08 million to R3,6 million), Westridge (-12,18% : R3,77 million to R3,31 million)

Factors Driving Somerset West's Property Market

Several key factors continue to underpin the resilience and growth of the Somerset West property market:

• Lifestyle Appeal: Somerset West offers a desirable lifestyle, balancing urban conveniences with natural beauty, including mountain views, proximity to wine estates, and access to the coastline. This attracts a diverse range of buyers, from families to retirees and those seeking a tranquil yet connected environment.

• Infrastructure Development: Ongoing investments in infrastructure, including road networks, enlarged regional shopping center and a choice of shopping centres across the Helderberg, and healthcare facilities which include 2 private hospitals and day care facilites, enhance the town's desirability and contribute to its long-term growth potential.
• Security and Estate Living: The prevalence of secure estates provides residents with peace of mind and access to amenities, further boosting demand in these areas.

• Semigration Trend: The continued influx of buyers from other provinces, particularly from Gauteng, seeking a perceived better quality of life and improved governance in the Western Cape, significantly contributes to the demand for property in Somerset West.
• Investment Potential: The consistent real growth in property values exceeding the inflation rate, and a strong rental demand, makes Somerset West an attractive prospect for investors seeking both capital appreciation and rental income 

1. Somerset West Freehold Houses: Sustained Growth in a Diverse Market

The freehold housing market in Somerset West remained active in 2025, with 748 properties sold between October 2024 and October 2025, representing 5,2% of the total 14 903 houses. There is however a further decline in houses (units) sold, falling from 874 house sales in 2023 and 793 houses in 2024. However, the total value of these sales increased by 3,5% to R3,563 billion, up from R3.41 billion in 2024 and R3,44 billion in 2023.

The average price for an own title property sold in Somerset West in 2025 increased by 10,9% to approximately R4 763 603 – up from R4 295 446 in 2024 (R3 406 288 455 / 793). This indicates a healthy 21,1% increase in the average price per freehold property compared to the R3 933 713 average price achieved in 2023 (R3 438 065 437 / 874). This highlights the continued appreciation of property values in this segment, even with fewer transactions.

Somerset West Suburbs : House Sales (Oct 2024 to Oct 2025)

Here's a breakdown of the highest and lowest own title sales in each Somerset West suburb. We have ordered the suburbs according to the average sales prices achieved, into 3 categories:

1.1                Suburbs where houses sold for average prices below R5 million

• 1.1.1 Victoria Park (15 sales – average price R1 289 228):
• • Highest: 4 Plump Close sold for R1 720 000 (120 sq.m house on 243 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 2 Stockton Crescent sold for R58 424. (Note: This is an outlier/non-market transaction).
• 1.1.2 Firgrove (4 sales – average price R1 386 250):
• • Highest: 19 First Street sold for R1 700 000 (403 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 4 Ixia Street sold for R1 000 000 (87 sq.m house on 496 sq.m erf).
• 1.1.3 Van Der Stel (17 sales – average price R1 832 647):
• • Highest: 13 Bridge Street sold for R3 500 000 (866 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 24 Almedia Street sold for R800 000 (69 sq.m house on 496 sq.m erf).
• 1.1.4 Bridgebank (3 sales – average price R2 483 333):
• • Highest: 39 Bridgewater Street sold for R3 500 000 (1,082 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 25 Voortrekker Road sold for R1 950 000 (1,112 sq.m erf).
• 1.1.5 Bridgewater (4 sales – average price R2 906 250):
• • Highest: 4 Zoetendal Street sold for R3 650 000 (160 sq.m house on 761 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 6 Zoetendal Street sold for R2 400 000 (66 sq.m house on 508 sq.m erf).
• 1.1.6 Westridge (7 sales – average price R3 311 571):
• • Highest: 7 Aloa Avenue sold for R4 250 000 (176 sq.m house on 2,022 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 10 Erica Avenue sold for R1 700 000 (234 sq.m house on 2,205 sq.m erf).

• 1.1.7 Bizweni (25 sales – average price R3 484 000):
• • Highest: 5 Lourens River Estate sold for R6 000 000 (116 sq.m house on 349 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 55 Brookside Manor Crescent sold for R900 000 (91 sq.m house on 252 sq.m erf).

• 1.1.8 Kalamunda (1 sale):
• • Highest & Lowest: 7 Alderslea sold for R3 575 000 (121 sq.m house on 438 sq.m erf).

• 1.1.9 Somerset Ridge (28 sales – average price R3 614 000):
• • Highest: 22 Belmondo Close sold for R25 000 000 (349 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 17 Warbler Avenue sold for R1 650 000 (280 sq.m house on 840 sq.m erf).

• 1.1.10 Olive Grove (9 sales – average price R3 989 056):
• • Highest: 15 Milkwood Road sold for R6 745 000 (321 sq.m house on 1,045 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 7 Sagewood Close sold for R200 000 (126 sq.m house on 600 sq.m erf).

• 1.1.11 Steynsrust (21 sales – average price R4 081 905 ):
• • Highest: 13 Vredenzeecht Crescent sold for R7 495 000 (350 sq.m house on 500 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 10 La Hey Close sold for R1 200 000 (350 sq.m house on 3,754 sq.m erf).
• 1.1.12 Kelderhof Country Village (20 sales – average price R4 102 250):
• • Highest: 1 Colonial Avenue sold for R6 000 000 (318 sq.m house on 693 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 72A Station Street sold for R2 925 000 (247 sq.m erf).

• 1.1.13 Die Wingerd (20 sales – average price R4 501 688):
• • Highest: 1 Shortland Village sold for R8 800 000 (315 sq.m house on 945 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 39 Saint Emillion Road sold for R2 000 000 (120 sq.m house on 979 sq.m erf).
• 1.1.14 Jacques Hill Estate (1 sale – average price R4 510 000):
• • Highest & Lowest: 23 Irene Avenue sold for R4 510 000 (234 sq.m house on 1,255 sq.m erf).

• 1.1.15 Land & Zeezicht (12 sales – average price R4 648 467):
• • Highest: 15 Paris Road sold for R6 750 000 (275 sq.m house on 2,070 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 52 Helderzeecht Road sold for R2 750 000 (1,011 sq.m erf).
• 1.1.16 Parel Vallei (17 sales – R4 935 294):
• • Highest: 4 Silverwood Close sold for R8 750 000 (350 sq.m house on 920 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 6 Oakdale Mews sold for R1 000 000 (130 sq.m house on 402 sq.m erf).

• 1.2 Suburbs where houses sold for average prices between R5 million and R10 million

• 1.2.1 Rome Glen (11 sales – average price R5 103 182):
• • Highest: 14 Lewes Street sold for R14 700 000 (303 sq.m house on 585 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest:  76 Via Appia sold for R2 700 000 (86 sq.m house on 1 032 sq.m erf
• 1.2.2 Briza (19 sales – average price R5 307 895):
• • Highest: 14 Lewes Street sold for R14 700 000 (303 sq.m house on 585 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 176 Helderberg College Road sold for R1 300 000 (123 sq.m house on 1 309 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.3 Schonenberg (26 sales – average price R5 352 846):
• • Highest: 14 Millstream Street sold for R11 250 000 (230 sq.m house on 875 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 2 Welmoed Close sold for R425 000 (165 sq.m house on 446 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.4 Helderberg Village (9 sales – average price R5 562 222):
• • Highest: 36 Swallow Crescent sold for R7 250 000 (384 sq.m house on 601 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest:  73 La Montagne Avenue, Montagne Mews sold for R3 250 000 (142 sq.m house on 355 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.5 Goede Hoop (1 sale):
• • Highest & Lowest: 8 Paul Kruger Road sold for R6 000 000 (430 sq.m house on 1,239 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.6  Golden Hill (7 sales – average price R6 007 143)
• • Highest: 63 Upper Mountain Road sold for R8 750 000 (390 sq.m house on 3 435 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 72 Oldenland Street sold for R3 900 000 (160 sq.m house on 1 006 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.7 Montchere (2 sales – average price R6 111 000):
• • Highest: 5 Rue Nantes sold for R6 750 000 (333 sq.m house on 1 301 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 35 Rue Nantes sold for R5 472 000 (210 sq.m house on 1 125 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.8 Helderrand (7 sales – average price R6 217 143):
• • Highest: 14 Wateroak Avenue, Featherbrook Private Estate sold for R11 750 000 (621 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest:  8 Wateroak Avenue, Featherbrook Private Estate sold for R1 075 000 (538 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.9 Morningside (6 sales – average price R6 524 167):
• • Highest: 19 Overgaauw Crescent, Olijvenhof sold for R9 500 000 (151 sq.m house on 503 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest:  9 Overgaauw Crescent, Olijvenhof sold for R4 700 000 (148 sq.m house on 687 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.10 Pearlrise (7 sales – average price R6 585 000):
• • Highest: 2 Goedehoop Road sold for R11 000 000 (290 sq.m house on 1 501 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 4 Louis Botha Avenue sold for R4 200 000 (230 sq.m house on 1 587 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.11 Steenbrasview (1 sale – average price R6 650 000):
• • 1 Conifer Hill sold for R6 650 000 (250 sq.m house on 386 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.12 Helderberg Estate (14 sales – average price R7 352 857):
• • Highest: 15 Wavern Avenue sold for R23 000 000 (631 sq.m house on 2,284 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 1 Arlington Grove sold for R2 900 000 (79 sq.m house on 492 sq.m erf).

• 1.2.13 La Sandra  (8 sales – average price R7 737 500)
• • Highest: 1 La Estancia Close sold for R11 000 000 (500 sq.m house on 1 502 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest:  6 Broad Oaks Close sold for R4 300 000 (178 sq.m house on 1 278 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.14 La Concorde (16 sales – average price R8 365 313)
• • Highest: Erf 21258 Pin Oak Heights sold for R15 000 000 (407 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 18A Leylands Lane sold for R3 995 000 (806 sq.m erf).                           
• 1.2.15 Nutwood (3 sales – average price R8 816 667)
• • Highest: 32 Verster Avenue sold for R14 375 000 (537 sq.m house on 4 065 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest:  4 Burchell Close sold for R9 000 000 (530 sq.m house on 2 502 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.16 Highriding Country Estate (2 sales – average price R9 455 000)
• • Highest: 68 Cross Country Drive, High Riding Estate sold for R141 000 000 (1 000 sq.m house on 17 000 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 68 High Riding Drive, High Riding Estate sold for R7 910 000 (11 000 sq.m erf).
• 1.2.17 Bel’aire (15 sales – average price R9 567 000)
• • Highest: 1 Sunset Drive sold for R17 000 000 (448 sq.m house on 1 973 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest:  1 Rue D'valeur sold for R4 800 000 (866 sq.m erf). 

• 1.3 Suburbs where houses sold for average prices above R10 million

The luxury segment remains a cornerstone of Somerset West, with 4 suburbs breaching the R10 million average price mark. The pinnacle of the market was reached in Spanish Farm, where a property sold for R32 million.

• 1.3.1 Nature’s Valley (3 sales – average price R12 208 333 000)
• • Highest: 32 Verster Avenue sold for R14 375 000 (537 sq.m house on 4 065 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest:  4 Burchell Close sold for R9 000 000 (530 sq.m house on 2 502 sq.m erf).
• 1.3.2 Boskloof Eco Estate (2 sales – average price R12 350 000):
• • Highest: 8 Gabbro Crescent sold for R13 200 000.
  • Lowest: 61 Granite Avenue sold for R11 500 000 (342 sq.m house on 1,348 sq.m erf).
• 1.3.3 Erinvale Golf Estate (17 sales – average price R14 200 000):
• • Highest: 3 Peregrine Place sold for R28,000,000 (853 sq.m house on 1,960 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 1 Calla Way sold for R6 500 000 (374 sq.m house on 1,960 sq.m erf).
• 1.3.4  Spanish Farm (7 sales – average price R15 941 786):
• • Highest: 3 Lido Lorraine Road sold for R32 000 000 (751 sq.m house on 1,900 sq.m erf).
  • Lowest: 8 Rembrandt Road sold for R4 592 500 (550 sq.m house on 2,451 sq.m erf).

2. Apartments: Steady Performance in the Sectional Title Market

The sectional title market in Somerset West showed consistent activity and notable value growth during the period of October 2024 to October 2025. There were 814 apartment sales recorded, representing a significant volume of transactions in the region. The total value of these sales reached about R1,75 billion (R1 749 708 705).

Sales activity in the sectional title market in Somerset West increased in 2025 by 11,6% relative to 2024’s 729 apartment sales, marking a 17,3% increase from the 694 sales recorded in 2023. The total value of these sales in 2024 was R1.46 billion, an 8.2% increase from R1.35 billion in 2023. The average price for a sectional title unit sold in Somerset West in 2024 stands at approximately R2 004 614 (R1 461 363 289 / 729). This is a 3% increase from the average price of R1 945 443 (R1 350 137 456 / 694) in 2023.

The average price for a sectional title unit sold in Somerset West during this period stands at approximately R2,149,519 ($R1,749,708,705 / 814$). This reflects a strengthening market compared to the previous 2024 calendar year average of R2,004,614, signalling a steady appreciation in the apartment segment.

Due to the extensive number of sectional title complexes and units across Somerset West, providing a full breakdown of highest and lowest sales per individual complex would be too detailed for this report. However, general trends show that modern complexes and those within sought-after estates continue to command premium prices, while older or smaller units in central areas offer more accessible entry points.

Most of the sectional title activity remains concentrated in key hubs. The highest unit price in Somerset West, was achieved in Helderberg Village, where a unit sold for R14.25 million at R51,444 / sq.m., while a high-water mark for price per square meter was set at R86,466 / sq.m. in Erinvale Golf Estate.

The majority (9 212 or 76,5%) of the 12 031 sectional title units in Somerset West are concentrated in only 5 suburbs : Croydon, Heartland, Heritage Park, Helderberg Village and De Velde.

2.1         Croydon (3 677 units)

349 sales valued at R560 835 654 were realized during the period October 2024 to October 2025 - 23% more sales than during 2024 when 284 sales valued at R444 069 788 were concluded.

Highest price : Unit 115 Meadow Lane : R3,15 million (145 sq,m. = R21 724 / sq.m.)

Lowest Price : Unit 567 The Huntsman : R880 000 (40 sq.m. = R22 000 / sq.m.)

2.2         Heartland (Paardevlei) (1 683 units)

85 sales valued at R207 486 880 were realized during this period.

Highest price: Unit 1007, Paardevlei Retirement Estate: R5 999 900.

Lowest Price: Unit 351, Paardevlei Retirement Estate: R1 225 000 (35 sq.m = R35,000 / sq.m).

2.3         Heritage Park (1 391 units)

75 sales valued at R139,773,900 were realized during this period.

Highest price: Unit 90, Somerset Gardens: R5,500,000 (182 sq.m = R30,220 / sq.m).

Lowest Price: Unit 88, Heritage Villas: R112,700 (91 sq.m = R1,238 / sq.m). Note: This is considered a non-market related price.

2.4         Helderberg Village (1 257 units)

43 sales valued at R292 006 900 were realized during this period.

Highest price: Unit 98 (953), Helderberg Village Bredell: R14 250 000 (277 sq.m = R51,444 / sq.m).

Lowest Price: Unit 363 (H11): R2 650 000 (83 sq.m = R31 928 / sq.m).

2.5         De Velde (1 204 units)

99 sales valued at R190 979 737 were realized during this period.

Highest price: Unit 604, De Velde 3: R3 000 000 (103 sq.m = R29,126 / sq.m).

Lowest Price: Unit 978, De Velde 5: R950 000 (39 sq.m = R24,359 / sq.m). 

3. Vacant Land Sales: Accelerated Growth and Rising Values

The market for vacant land in Somerset West experienced a significant shift during the period from October 2024 to October 2025, characterized by a recovery in transaction volume and a dramatic surge in total market value.

During this period, there were 123 vacant land sales, representing a 5.1% increase from the 117 sales recorded in 2024. More notably, the total value of these sales reached a staggering R548.45 million, a massive 43.5% increase from the R382.17 million recorded in 2024 (and a significant leap from the R454.34 million in 2023).

The average price for a vacant land erf in Somerset West has reached an all-time high of R4 458 944 (R548 450 088 /123)

Thinking of buying or selling residential property in Somerset West? Contact a local CCH property practitioner to guide you through the market nuances and help you achieve your property goals