Property prices in Observatory, Johannesburg
The typical asking price in Observatory, Johannesburg, Gauteng is R 2 250 000 for a house. The typical house price in Observatory is 41% above the typical Johannesburg price of R 1 595 000. At R 7 430 per m², houses in Observatory cost 7% more than the Johannesburg figure of R 6 953, which points to larger homes. Of the 100 suburbs in Johannesburg with a typical house price, Observatory has the joint 29th highest. Figures updated in November 2026.
Prices for sale in Observatory
| Home type | Median asking price | Median per m² | Middle 50% per m² | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | R 2 250 000 | R 7 430 | R 5 981 – R 8 987 | 2 / 5 |
| Apartments | R 550 000 | R 8 525 | — | 2 / 5 |
| Townhouses | R 479 000 | R 9 580 | — | 1 / 5 |
| Bedrooms | Houses |
|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | R 1 890 000 |
| 4 bedrooms | R 2 050 000 |
| 5 bedrooms | R 2 380 000 |
| 6+ bedrooms | R 3 850 000 |
Rents in Observatory
| Home type | Median rent / month | Median per m² / month | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | R 14 400 | R 84 | 1 / 5 |
| Apartments | R 9 000 | R 118 | 1 / 5 |
Suburbs bordering Observatory
| Suburb | House price | Apartment price | Townhouse price | House rent / month | Apartment rent / month | Townhouse rent / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observatory | R 2 250 000 | R 550 000 | R 479 000 | R 14 400 | R 9 000 | — |
| Bezuidenhout Valley | R 1 199 500 | R 550 000 | R 524 300 | R 6 100 | — | — |
| Bellevue | R 1 149 000 | R 370 000 | — | R 2 588 | R 3 300 | — |
| Linksfield | R 8 000 000 | R 1 375 000 | R 3 795 000 | R 43 500 | R 14 000 | — |
| Mountain View | R 4 075 000 | — | — | R 11 000 | — | — |
| Houghton Estate | R 7 985 000 | R 2 225 000 | R 7 375 000 | R 47 500 | R 17 500 | R 25 000 |
| Cyrildene | R 2 400 000 | R 600 000 | — | R 6 500 | R 6 500 | — |
| Fairwood | R 1 900 000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Judiths Paarl | R 990 000 | — | — | — | — | — |
Grey figures are indicative.
Figures are asking prices, not completed sale prices. Data last updated: .