Suburb Market Report · Q2 2026

Kenmare

A data-led look at ownership, buyer demand and recent transfers in Kenmare — compiled from LOOM property intelligence to help homeowners make confident, informed decisions.

Thean Olivier
Thean Olivier
The Olivier Group · Full Status Property Practitioner
Market Snapshot

Kenmare, at a glance

Kenmare remains one of Krugersdorp's most established full-title suburbs, with a small but active sectional title footprint spread across 30 schemes. Ownership here is notably stable, and demand continues to be led by families moving up rather than first-time speculation.

1,827
Total residential stock
R1.63M
Full title · median LOOM estimate
R750K
Sectional title · median LOOM estimate
R1.42M
Average recent sale price
Stock composition
1,413 full title homes vs. 414 sectional title units
77% Full Title
Full Title — 1,413 (77.3%)
Sectional Title — 414 (22.7%)
What this means for sellers
Reading the snapshot
  • Full title dominates Kenmare's stock, so freehold homes remain the benchmark for pricing conversations in the suburb.
  • A R880K value gap between full title and sectional median estimates reflects the difference in land content, not just finishes.
  • R1.42M average sale price across recent registered transfers shows healthy transaction values holding up in the current cycle.
Data Source
Figures on this page are drawn from LOOM property intelligence data pulled 02 July 2026, covering all 1,827 registered residential units within the Kenmare suburb boundary.
Ownership & Buyer Trends

A suburb people stay in

Kenmare's ownership base is remarkably settled. Close to six in ten current owners have been in their homes for eight years or more — a strong signal of neighbourhood loyalty, and a reminder that when long-term owners do decide to sell, well-priced homes tend to move quickly against genuine demand.

Duration of ownership — all Kenmare stock
Full title + sectional title combined, 1,835 owners profiled
> 8 years
59.7%
5 – 7 years
14.1%
3 – 4 years
12.4%
1 – 2 years
10.3%
6 mths – 1 yr
2.3%
< 6 months
1.2%
Current owner age profile
1,630 owners profiled
50 – 65 yrs
39.9%
36 – 49 yrs
29.1%
> 65 yrs
23.9%
18 – 35 yrs
7.1%
Who's buying in Kenmare
Recent buyer age group · 247 buyers profiled
38% aged 36–49
36–49 yrs · 38.1%
50–65 yrs · 29.6%
18–35 yrs · 24.7%
> 65 yrs · 7.7%
Reading The Trend
Buyers aged 36–49 make up the single largest share (38.1%) of recent Kenmare purchases — typically established families upsizing or relocating within the West Rand. Combined with an active 18–35 segment (24.7%), demand is broad-based rather than concentrated in one life stage.
Sectional Title Landscape

30 schemes, one clear leader

Kenmare's 414 sectional title units sit across 30 registered schemes — from small 2–3 unit blocks to established complexes of 40+. Five schemes account for over 65% of all sectional stock in the suburb, which matters for comparable pricing: a unit in Simonzicht shouldn't be benchmarked against one in a 3-unit block.

Five largest schemes by unit count
276 of 414 sectional units (66.7%) sit in these five complexes
Simonzicht
76
Villa Illario
69
El Roi
51
Donegal Villas
44
Yosemite
36
Full scheme register
All 30 sectional / cluster schemes currently active in Kenmare
Simonzicht · 76
Villa Illario · 76 (69 ST / 7 FT)
El Roi · 51
Donegal Villas · 44
Yosemite · 36
Dublin Place · 18
Forestine Clusters · 18
Kenmare Gardens · 18
Shilanu Villas · 14
Bien Donne · 13
Enkwalini · 13
Flor-Park · 12
Shekinah · 12
Shiloh · 12
Tipperary Heights · 12
Agape · 10
Bethel Court · 10
Alettahof · 9
Kloofkrantz · 6
Limerick Place · 5
Tralee Hof · 4
Vernon's Glen · 4
Akasia · 3
Beatitude · 3
Garrick Place · 3
Helen Hof · 3
Wibilo · 3
Galway Villas · 2
Cac Court · 1
Clew Villas · 1
Recent Market Activity

What's actually been selling

A sample of the most recently registered transfers in Kenmare, spanning entry-level sectional units through to large freehold stands. Registrations typically lag the sale itself by 6–10 weeks, so this reflects deals struck roughly between November 2025 and February 2026.

PropertyTypeErf / BuildingRegisteredPrice
6 Glen StreetFull Title768m² / 4,875m²11 Mar 2026R 3,400,000
25 Emdon RoadFull Title604m² / 1,398m²22 Jan 2026R 3,400,000
45 Kwartel RoadFull Title446m² / 2,000m²06 May 2026R 2,850,000
18 Waterford RoadFull Title324m² / 2,034m²07 Apr 2026R 2,185,000
6 Sligo RoadFull Title354m² / 1,024m²24 Mar 2026R 2,100,000
66 Galway RoadFull Title450m² / 1,235m²20 Mar 2026R 1,680,000
Yosemite, 111 Bell DriveSectional151m² unit30 Apr 2026R 1,600,000
55 Elphin StreetFull Title270m² / 744m²12 May 2026R 1,420,000
Yosemite, 111 Bell DriveSectional82m² unit23 Mar 2026R 740,000
20 Terenure AvenueSectional51m² unit15 May 2026R 390,000
R1.42M
Average sale price, recent registered transfers
R390K–R3.4M
Price range across this sample
R1.5M–R3M
Where most freehold demand is concentrated
Pricing Takeaway
Freehold activity is clustering in the R1.5M – R3M band, while sectional title turnover remains strongest under R1M. Large-stand freeholds (2,000m²+ erven) are commanding a premium above R2.5M — good news if your property falls into that bracket.
The Bigger Picture

South Africa's property cycle in 2026

Kenmare doesn't move in isolation — national interest rates and buyer sentiment shape every local decision. Here's the context worth knowing if you're weighing up a sale this year.

7.00%
SARB repo rate, since 28 May 2026
10.50%
Prime lending rate
+4–5%
FNB's forecast national price growth for 2026
What's driving the market
What It Means For Kenmare Sellers
Kenmare's deep base of long-term owners (59.7% at 8+ years) combined with a broad, active buyer pool positions it well to benefit as Gauteng's recovery builds through the second half of 2026. Correct pricing within the active bands — R1.5M–R3M for freehold, sub-R1M for sectional — remains the single biggest lever for a fast, clean sale.
Summary

Key observations

Conclusion, for homeowners

Kenmare continues to offer what it always has: stability, strong long-term ownership, and steady, broad-based demand. What's changed heading into the second half of 2026 is the macro backdrop — a market shifting from consolidation to expansion, with buyer activity leading the way. For homeowners weighing up a sale, that combination of local stability and improving national sentiment makes correct, evidence-based pricing more valuable than ever.

If you're considering selling — or know a neighbour who is — I'd be glad to put together a personalised valuation and a marketing plan built specifically around Kenmare's current buyer pool.

KW Advance The Olivier Group
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Thean Olivier
Thean Olivier
Full Status Property Practitioner · The Olivier Group