Development Opportunity - Mixed-Use Residential Block, Observatory, Cape Town
A well-positioned development site in Observatory, one of Cape Town’s fastest-growing urban precincts. The property is located on Anson Street, just off Station Road and Liesbeek Parkway, within 1 km of the Riverlands development and Amazon’s African headquarters, which accommodates approximately 2,000 employees.
The Site
The erf measures 861 m² and contains an existing 1,300 m² building across two floors, partially renovated for lodge or student accommodation use.
MU2 zoning permits 100% site coverage and a floor area ratio (FAR) of 4, allowing for 3,520 m² of gross developable area. The site includes on-site parking and a wraparound yard with landscaping potential.
Demand drivers in the area are well established, with strong demand from student accommodation, young professional rentals, and short-term hospitality, supported by proximity to UCT, major employment nodes, and ongoing urban investment.
Option 1 - 36 Units (existing structure)
This scenario is based on existing approvals and utilises the current building structure. It comprises 36 furnished units let at R8,000 per month, with a 10–15% allowance for management fees and vacancy.
Total development cost: R27.0m
Estimated yield on cost: 11%
Option 2 - 120 Units 9ground up development)
A full redevelopment to maximise permitted bulk. The scheme comprises 120 newly built furnished units let at R10,000 per month.
Total development cost: R58.3m
Estimated yield on cost: 15%
The Site
The erf measures 861 m² and contains an existing 1,300 m² building across two floors, partially renovated for lodge or student accommodation use.
MU2 zoning permits 100% site coverage and a floor area ratio (FAR) of 4, allowing for 3,520 m² of gross developable area. The site includes on-site parking and a wraparound yard with landscaping potential.
Demand drivers in the area are well established, with strong demand from student accommodation, young professional rentals, and short-term hospitality, supported by proximity to UCT, major employment nodes, and ongoing urban investment.
Option 1 - 36 Units (existing structure)
This scenario is based on existing approvals and utilises the current building structure. It comprises 36 furnished units let at R8,000 per month, with a 10–15% allowance for management fees and vacancy.
Total development cost: R27.0m
Estimated yield on cost: 11%
Option 2 - 120 Units 9ground up development)
A full redevelopment to maximise permitted bulk. The scheme comprises 120 newly built furnished units let at R10,000 per month.
Total development cost: R58.3m
Estimated yield on cost: 15%
Monthly Rates
R5,734
Features
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Observatory, Cape Town
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