Edenvale Property Information

Prospective home buyers are certain to find the right Edenvale property, whether it’s a security estate, a cluster, one of the older Edenvale houses for sale, a modern townhouse complex or even an apartment.

Properties in Edenvale range from the old original 1950’s homes built by the first inhabitants through to high end lock up and go residential lifestyle estates that property in Edenvale has to offer. 

The smaller cluster type Edenvale properties are also very popular with younger Edenvale property buyers, and range from the lower R500 000’s and into the Millions.

The CBD caters for almost every Edenvale real estate and housing need where one will find old established businesses such as the De Meulen Bakery which has been around for generations.

Older and more established areas are renowned for having the larger Edenvale properties.

When it come to the area’s property types, Free standing Edenvale properties (full title properties), over 71% of stands are between 500 square metres and 1000 square metres in size and half of these houses are between 200 and 300 square metres in extent, with half of these being three bedroom properties. 

According to the latest FNB Edenvale property barometer, the high average price of a full title Edenvale house sold in 2011 was around R1 250 000.

Edenvale’s properties in the sectional title sector are very popular, as young new couples enter the central areas for the convenience of close access to their place of work, schooling, shopping and entertainment centres.

Other Edenvale Property lifestyle characteristics include:

• 90% of Edenvale properties are walled
• 88% of Edenvale properties have security gates
• 57% of Edenvale properties have burglar alarms
• 54% of properties in Edenvale have swimming pools
• 52% of properties in Edenvale have domestic quarters

Edenvale Past

Edenvale formed part of the farm number 9, Rietfontein. This farm was owned by Tobias Mynhardt who subdivided the farm in 1890 into four major areas, namely: Eastleigh, Edenvale, Modderfontein Boundary to Elandsfontein station, and the last quarter he retained.

In 1903, Edenvale was a cosy village, where a small group of Cornish miners settled. This year also saw the first land being sold by John Eden. Eastleigh was subdivided into ¼ acre stands. Stands were sold at 20Pounds, or 2Pound deposit and a monthly instalment of 1Pound. The low prices encouraged the public to purchase, build and settle. The majority of purchases were by the miners from the Rietfontein Mining Company. 

Edenvale was proclaimed a village in 1939 and in 1954 a municipality. With water and electricity being made available and land being cheap, the area experienced a building boom. Industrialists and entrepreneurs took the opportunity to purchase land and so the Sebenza Industrial Areas were formed. Sebenza is a Zulu word which means “to work”.

Edenvale Today

Bordering onto upper-class areas such as Bedfordview, Marais Steyn Park, Dunvegan and Dowerglen, Edenvale is situated in the heart of the Eastern suburbs.

Modern day Edenvale boasts a diversity of properties, businesses (Industrial and commercial), famous private schools, popular public schools as well as very good Medical facilities.Centrally positioned, easy access to high ways which link up to major businesses and Airports such as Rand and O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Large, popular and modern shopping centres, such as Stoneridge and Greenstone Malls are in the vicinity as well.

Churches in Edenvale include Edenvale Methodist, New Life Churchand Saint Theresa Catholic church.

In 1907 the first school opened its doors and today Edenvale hosts a number of well-known private and public schools such as Hillview High, Holy Rosary , Laerskool MW de Wet, Eastleigh Primary,  Edenglen High, and Dunvegan Primary.  There are also many day care centres and crèches such as Toddlers Workshop, Linksfield Castle and Disneyworld crèche.

Buying Property in Edenvale

Edenvale property has loads to offer any prospective home-owner. Come and make your appointment today with one of our Edenvale estate agents who will be delighted to introduce you to our great selection of Edenvale property for sale.

Chas Everitt’s franchise located in Linksfield Road in Edenvale is well established and can offer you a great selection of Edenvale houses for sale – give one of our Edenvale estate agents a call on (011) 453 5599 and let us help you find your dream Edenvale property.