Alberton Property - Real Estate

For a wide range of Alberton property options, contact Leapfrog Alberton and find out how you can invest in this burgeoning area. Alberton is a town on the East Rand of the Gauteng Province in South Africa. It is known as a typical bedroom community, meaning that is it a community primarily residential in character, with most of its workers commuting to a nearby town suburb or city to earn their livelihood.   Alberton real estate boasts a population of around 205,000 people and an industrial sector that comprises of over 700 companies, employing over 45,000 people.

Situated on the banks of the Natal Spruit River, Alberton’s location allows for easy access to all major cities via freeways such as the R59, N3 and N12. The town is just 25 minutes from Johannesburg’s OR International Airport and only 15km from Johannesburg Central, giving it a unique and highly central location. The town also boasts a long and interesting history, making it one of the top places for property in South Africa.

At the age of 13 Johannes Petrus Meyer bought eleven hectares of his father’s farm, which was then called Elandsfontein (and later became Alberton). He built a house next to the beautiful Alberton stream close to where the current civic centre is today. After his wife passed away in 1870 with the birth of their fourth daughter, he decided to start a general store. He started this store and built his mansion in 1890. This spectacular mansion was miraculously left unharmed during the war and can still be seen today from the bypassing N12 freeway.

The farm, taken over by Johannes Petrus Meyer’s brother Johan Georg Meyer on his death, was then split when the four daughters of JG Meyer sold their part of the estate to a syndicate whose chairman was Gen Hendrik Alberts.  A township was proclaimed and named after the General.  His grave used to be in a traffic circle in a main street in Alberton.  In 1939 the town became a municipality and today the town is a large industrial and urban area boasting a number of Alberton property options.

The well-known ‘Blou Meul’ shop on Van Riebeeck Street in Alberton North that specialises in firearms, knives, camping equipment, 4 x 4 gear, fishing gear and bow hunting accessories, was established in 1954 and is still doing business today. The Alberton Boulevard was another big development and was established in the late 80's / early 90's. All these historical heritage sites can be explored during one of the many tours offered here.

Today Alberton  areas span 18 suburbs, namely Alberante, Albermarle, Albertsdal, Alberton North, Alrode, Brackendowns, Brackenhurst, Eden Park, Florentia, Mayberry Park, Meyersdal, New Redruth, Randhart, Raceview, South Crest, Thokoza and Verwoerdpark.

From a town planning perspective, Alberton is truly unique in that is does not have a reason for its location apart from its proximity to the major population centre. It boasts large industrial areas and has now become a part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. There are a variety of shopping centres like Alberton City, The Glen, Eastgate Mall and East Rand Mall, plus Alberton property owners can access many libraries, clinics, hospitals and entertainment facilities within the suburb as well as golf courses, equestrian yards and so much more. 

More than 80% of residential Alberton real estate are sized between 350-2000m2. Suburbs range from affordable properties to middle and upper class homes. The latest landmark in development is situated in the Meyersdal area. Nestled in the Klipriversberg in Meyersdal lies two prestigious estates, the Meyersdal Eco Estate and the Nature Estate – both are environmental havens which include spacious unspoilt areas of vegetation with Kiepersol trees and man-made dams.  Situated on either side of Michelle Avenue the estate boasts dwellings of extreme stature and class, with the architectural guidelines that have ensured complete blending of surroundings to reflect the splendor and natural beauty of the site. Features such as 24 hour security access control plus palisade and electric fencing allow residents to embrace a lifestyle that is in harmony with nature.

For a taste of the good life in a central and peaceful location, consider Alberton property as an outstanding investment. Contact Leapfrog Alberton for our range of available properties.

• Residential Sale Property Ranging from R350,000 to R12,500,000

• Residential Let Property Ranging from R4,500 to R13,000