10 October 2024
Tucked between Princess Vlei and Zeekoevlei lies Grassy Park Central – one of Cape Town’s most community-minded suburbs, where family comes first (and soccer a close second).
“Grassy Park is one of those suburbs that people live their whole lives in,” says Clint Crowster, franchisee the new Rawson Properties Grassy Park Central franchise. “Homes get passed down through generations, children grow up and invest in their own homes nearby. It has everything you could possibly need, from schools, shops, a library and a police station, to a public transport hub and a third-tier PSL football club.” While the surrounding area has a reputation for relatively high crime rates, Crowster says Grassy Park Central’s active neighbourhood policing initiatives are making a real difference to community safety.
“We have a very proactive partnership between local business owners and our Grassy Park SAPS representatives,” he says “Together, we’re tackling crime head-on through a combination of community vigilance and neighbourhood watches, and initiatives like CCTV camera monitoring and visible policing.” As for the homes being protected, Crowster says Grassy Park boasts a wide range of properties to suit all life stages.
“You have your big, solid brick, family homes with spacious gardens and driveways, as well as newer – and smaller – sectional title developments that are proving exceptionally popular with younger buyers, tenants, and buy-to-let investors,” he says. “We also have a lot of properties being rezoned and used for small businesses. Grassy Park is a very entrepreneurial community, with thriving businesses like askOsca BPO, as well as attorneys, conveyancers, and other professionals working from local premises.”
Crowster says property prices range from R1-2million, with larger properties seeing high demand from both developers, and buyers who are looking to generate additional income by renting out extra rooms or garden flats. The areas closest to the Rondevlei Nature Reserve and bordering on the shores of Zeekoevlei are particularly popular, which is reflected in their slightly higher price points.
“At the moment, property in Grassy Park offers exceptional value for money across the board,” Crowster notes. “Average prices have actually decreased over the last two years as interest rates have eroded affordability. That’s not ideal for sellers, who are currently facing a sluggish sales process with average time on market at around 90 days, but it does offer buyers an extraordinary opportunity to invest on the verge of an upswing.”
“Now is a great time for buyers to snatch up those 90-plus day listings at bargain prices,” he says. “I think we’ll see a lot of pent-up demand flooding the market as soon as interest rates start their decline, and that will inevitably drive prices upwards. We’re not likely to see the value on offer now for very long.”
