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About this property
Beachfront One-Bedroom Apartment — South Beach, Durban
Presented by Elite Realty, this sectional-title apartment sits in a secure, well-maintained mid-rise building directly across from the iconic Durban beachfront promenade. With the Indian Ocean and palm-lined esplanade visible from the building's outlook, the unit offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle or a compelling short-term letting investment.
Layout & Interior
- Open-plan lounge and kitchen — light-filled and practical, with a dark granite-top breakfast counter separating the two zones
- Fitted kitchen with wall-mounted upper cabinets, tiled splashback, double sink, and space for under-counter appliances
- Bedroom with double bed, built-in-style storage, and a curtained window
- Bathroom (separately accessed)
- Tiled floors throughout; large aluminium-framed windows bring in natural light
Location Highlights
The building is steps from North Beach park (approx. 124 m) and faces a beachfront parking esplanade framed by mature palms and ocean views. Oriental City Shopping Mall is roughly 63 m away, and a KwikSpar is within 190 m, placing everyday conveniences at your doorstep. A cluster of restaurants and a pharmacy are all within a 100 m radius.
Investment Appeal
The unit's beachfront address, proximity to the Golden Mile, and compact 54 m² footprint make it ideally suited to holiday and short-term letting. Sectional-title ownership limits maintenance responsibility, and the building's security features add peace of mind for remote investors and owner-occupiers alike.
Key Features
- Sectional title — 54 m² floor area
- Secure building with access control
- Open-plan lounge and fitted kitchen
- Direct beachfront outlook with ocean and esplanade views
- Holiday letting / Airbnb-suitable
- Walking distance to beaches, shopping, dining, and public transport
Rooms & layout
Features & amenities
Price & ownership
Cost to buy (indicative)
Purchase type is not confirmed below. Transfer duty is estimated for a standard resale (not a VAT-inclusive developer or vendor sale). Check with the agent.
Upfront split
Rough split: 97.6% purchase price, 2.4% buying costs.
- Asking price R 780 000
- Deeds Office (transfer) R 678
- Conveyancing (est., incl. VAT) R 18 561
- Deeds lodgement R 52
- Total indicative R 799 291
Estimates from SARS transfer duty tables, Deeds Office–style fees, and LSSA conveyancing guidelines. Not financial or legal advice. Confirm with your attorney. Duty uses the higher of price or market value.
Table ref: sars_2025-04-01
Bond Calculator
Total paid over 20 years (deposit + repayments): R 1 845 787
Monthly repayment vs interest rate (deposit fixed at 10%)
Monthly repayment vs deposit percentage (rate fixed at 11.25%)
Indicative estimate only. Loan of R 702 000 over 20 years at 11.25%. Speak to a bond originator for a formal quote.
R 780 000