Clifton Property Update: October 2025

Perched along Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, Clifton remains one of the city’s most exclusive and desirable neighbourhoods, synonymous with luxury, sea views, and a lifestyle that few places can match. From record-breaking home sales to strong short-term rental performance, the Clifton market continues to reflect the high-end appeal of coastal living in Cape Town.

In this blog we cover:

• Sales Snapshot – How Clifton’s property market performed over the past year.

• What’s Currently on the Market – The latest listings and asking price trends.

• Short-Term Rentals – Insights into Clifton’s high-end holiday rental performance.

• Market Overview – A summary of the area’s overall property activity and trends.

Sales Snapshot

Clifton’s property market continues to set the standard for premium real estate in South Africa. Over the past 12 months, both freestanding homes and sectional title properties have achieved impressive results.

Freestanding Residential Properties

• Total sales: 7

• Average sale price: R56,671,429

• Highest sale price: R157,500,000

• Lowest sale price: R25,000,000

• Average time on the market: 68 days

Sectional Title Properties

• Total sales: 20

• Average sale price: R16,566,400

• Highest sale price: R36,000,000

• Lowest sale price: R4,100,000

• Average time on the market: 164 days

While freestanding homes dominate the upper end of the market, sectional titles continue to offer strong value and access to Clifton’s unmatched views and beachfront lifestyle.

Image by: Stephan Louis

What’s Currently on the Market

As of October 2025, 24 properties are currently listed in Clifton, with an average asking price of R30,500,000 and an average sale price of R23,500,000 — highlighting a premium yet active market.

The most expensive property currently on the market is listed at R115,000,000, while the most accessible option starts at R4,485,000.

Here’s a breakdown of average asking prices by bedroom count:

• 1-bedroom: R5,500,000

• 2-bedroom: R29,995,000

• 3-bedroom: R44,500,000

• 4-bedroom: R39,500,000

• 5+ bedrooms: R60,750,000

Despite the exclusivity, properties are still moving, particularly those that offer modern design, privacy, and proximity to Clifton’s iconic beaches.

Image by: Asher Pardey

Short-Term Rentals

A look at the Clifton market as a whole:

Estimated Average Revenue per Listing (Entire Market)

• Current Period: R2,510,000

• Previous Period: R2,403,170

This equates to an increase of 4.45% year-on-year.

Average Total Active Listings in the Market

• Current Period: 239

• Previous Period: 207

That means there were 32 more active listings in Clifton year-on-year.

Number of Bookings for Clifton

• Current Period: 7,660

• Previous Period: 6,640

That’s a 15.36% increase year-on-year.

Average Occupancy % in Clifton

• Current Period: 66%

• Previous Period: 66%

There has been no change year-on-year.

Occupancy for the previous 365 days

Occupancy for the upcoming 365 days

Key Future Dates

The figures suggest that while occupancy has stabilised, revenue and bookings continue to rise — showing sustained demand in Clifton’s luxury short-term rental market.

Image by: Anil Baki Durmus

Market Overview

Clifton remains the jewel of the Atlantic Seaboard. Whether it’s world-class villas perched above the ocean or elegant beachfront apartments, the area continues to attract high-value buyers and holidaymakers from around the globe.

With stable occupancy rates, increasing short-term rental revenue, and consistently high property values, Clifton’s market shows no signs of slowing down. As we head into the 2025/2026 summer season, the outlook remains strong for both investors and homeowners in this iconic Cape Town neighbourhood.

*Sources: CMA | PriceLabs | Property24

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