Everything in Nairobi is
expensive especially the cost of land, so if you want to invest in Nairobi, you
will have to dig deep into your cash. Despite the high land prices in Nairobi,
the future profits are always higher, causing investors to not be afraid to
invest.
If you are thinking of
buying land in Nairobi, these are the most expensive places to buy land in
Nairobi.
1.Upper
Hill
Upper Hill is located 4 kilometres from central business district
of Nairobi. It is one of the most expensive places to buy land
in Nairobi. Its hosts Nairobiâs tallest building. It remains the most important
commercial center after the CBD and Westland's. Upper Hill Estate is a
prominent business place in Nairobi with prominent towers. In addition,
the estate is home to Nairobi's greatest hotels, corporations, clubs,
government agencies, and residential units.
All of the estate's roads
are paved, and golfing is located in the heart of the Upper Hill estate. It
also hosts the British
High Commission in Kenya as well as the offices of the World Health
Organization. Upper hill is a safe place for everyone for a variety of reasons.
Many hotels in Upper Hill Estate are worth visiting, including Sarova Panafric, Fairview, Radisson
Blu, and others.
This is the most expensive
place in Nairobi to buy an acre of land. According to a HassConsult
2021 Real Estate analysis, an acre can cost up to Kshs.550 million.
2.Kilimani
Kilimani Estate is one of
the most prominent commercial and residential neighborhoods in the city. The
estate lies 4 kilometers outside of the city core. Land in Kilimani is among
the most expensive in Nairobi. It hosts the statehouse, the president's
official residence. It has some of the greatest international schools, as well
as good security, a clean environment, and a great residential estate.This is
an expensive place in Nairobi with both residential and commercial real estate.
In Kilimani, an acre
of land costs approximately KSh.433 million.
3.Westlandâs
Westlandâs is located approximately 3.2 kilometres
northwest of the central business district of Nairobi. Westland's is an affluent neighborhood with several
costly homes. It's a big commercial complex with both local and international
investors. It is one of Nairobi's most expensive places to buy land due to
its high quality of life and social living standards. It hosts so many business
headquarters, including Safaricom, which is the best performing company.
High-end facilities and
excellent amenities are just a few of the features that make Westland a great
area to live and work. There are numerous schools, hospitals, banks, shopping
malls, and top-rated hotels.
An acre land in Westlandâs
costs approximately ksh. 400 million but price range with location.
Read: Why
location is important factor when buying land in Kenya.
4.Lavington
Lavington is a prominent
suburb with high-end residential homes, located 10 kilometers from the city
center. Due to its excellent quality of life and social living standards, it is
one of Nairobi's most expensive places to buy land. Furthermore, Lavington
is a well-protected neighborhood with excellent security and high-quality
shopping centers. In Lavington, an acre of land will cost you ksh. 320 million.
5.Kileleshwa
Kileleshwa is an uptown
mixed-use development that includes both residential and business apartments.
Despite its status as an upper middle-class estate, the estate is rapidly
rising to become one of Nairobi's most expensive estate due to large number of
wealthy residents.Kileleshwa estate has the best road networks, schools, and
good apartments due to its location.
In Kileleshwa, an acre of
and costs approximately ksh. 300million.
6.Muthaiga
Muthaiga is one of
Nairobi's expensive estates to buy land in. Because of its proximity to the UN
headquarters and various embassies, it has a high level of security. Muthaiga
is the greatest place to live in Nairobi due of its excellent connecting roads
that connect you to various estates more quickly. For example, Westlands, Thika
Road, Runda, and the city center are all easily accessible.
In Muthaiga, an acre of
land costs around Ksh 180 million.
7.Spring
Valley
Spring Valley is a small
estate on Nairobi's northwest outskirts. It borders the Nairobi estates of
Kitisuru, Loresho, and Lake View. It is the ideal place to live in Nairobi
because of its good roads, security, and gated avenues.
In Springs valley, an acre
of land costs approximately ksh 168
million.
8.Runda
Runda
estate is 14.4km form the city centre.It has long been known as one of
Kenya's most expensive places to buy land. It is home to both wealthy locals
and international visitors. Privacy, proximity to the CBD, and security are
some of the features that make it an expensive but desirable area to live.
In Runda, an acre of land
costs approximately Ksh 120 million.
9. Kitisiru
Kitisuru is a
elegant estate on the outskirts of Nairobi's Westlands city. In comparison
to competing and most expensive estates in Nairobi, the estate features some of
the smoothest roads. Kitisuru's proximity to Nyari, Lower Kabete, Runda, and
Westlands Estates is one of the reasons it is the best place to live.
The location is ideal for investment, and the
wealthy people go to
the area to build their
dream homes. One acre of land in the Kitisuru costs approximately Ksh 90 million.
10.Karen
Karen is located 19
kilometers from Nairobi city. Karen is a fast-growing estate which makes land
to be more expensive. High-end corporate leaders, foreign expatriates live
there. Itâs the home residence for Kenyaâs Deputy President. Furthermore, Karen
is the only expensive estate in Nairobi with numerous and excellent tourist
attractions.
Karen Estate is one of
Nairobi's safest and nicest neighborhoods and residents are well-protected by
both private and government security services.
Karen estate has several
interesting sites to explore like Giraffe center, Karen Country club,Polka Dot
Art Gallery among others.
It also borders the Ngong
forest which makes the estate benefit from fresh air provided by the extensive
indigenous forest.
An acre of land in Karen
estate will cost you approximately 60 million.
Conclusion
Buying land in one of these places is the best
decision you can ever make. These places host greatest people, peaceful
environment, good security etc.
If you are planning to buy land in any of these
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to consider when buying land in Kenya