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Set in the scenic area of Welston, this exceptional 100-acre (approximately 42-hectare) Agro-residential property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial holding with character, elevation and significant long-term potential, approximately 25km from Harare CBD. Strategically positioned at the highest point of Welston, the property enjoys an elevated setting with attractive views across the surrounding countryside. Its location places it within close proximity to Glen Forest, Nyeredzi Ridge, Borrowdale Valley Estate and Pomona City, areas that continue to experience urban and lifestyle development. Approximately 10 acres comprise relatively flat, arable land, while the balance consists of naturally undulating and terrained land. The natural contours provide opportunities for carefully considered development designed around the landscape. With the continued urban e...
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Rare 100 Acre Plot in the Path of Harare's Urban Expansion

Glen Forest, Harare North
Land area 420,000 m²
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Carrick creagh stand for sale . Measuring 2000sqm Fully serviced and ready to build. 155k Terms accepted Developer cession ready for deeds.
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Borrowdale Carrich creagh stand for sale

Carrick Creagh, Harare North
Land area 2,000 m²
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Spacious double storey 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom garden flat for sale in sought-after Mandara, Harare East. Set on a generous 1,000 m² stand with a 200 m² building footprint, this bright single-level home combines original charm and excellent potential for modernisation. The large lounge (pictured) features glossy tiled floors, a built-in fireplace and French doors that open onto the lush garden—perfect for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Adjacent rooms reveal warm timber floors and well-proportioned windows that flood the interior with natural light. Aerial views show a mature, tree-lined garden with expansive lawn and clear space for landscaping, a pool or a children’s play area while retaining privacy behind secure boundaries. The property layout allows for easy reconfiguration or extension to suit family needs. Practical benefits include a reliable borehole, ensuring water ...
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Mandara 4-Bed Garden Flat — Borehole & Fireplace

Mandara, Harare East
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 200 m²
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Spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom family home on a generous 3,100 m² stand in Philadelphia, Harare North — a rare opportunity for space and potential. The 500 m² footprint includes a central single-storey residence with a covered front veranda, wide paved courtyard and mature palms and garden beds creating a private, leafy setting. The well-proportioned kitchen features tiled floors, light wood cabinetry, a handy pantry for storage and direct access to service areas. Bathrooms are fully tiled and practical; the property also offers a large lock-up garage/workshop (one roller door in need of repair) and plenty of off-street parking. A reliable borehole provides secure water supply, and the expansive grounds offer scope for landscaping, a pool, extension, or additional units for rental income. With strong development potential and a comfortable living layout, this home is ideal for growing...
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Spacious 5-Bed Philadelphia Home along William Powlett Drive

Philadelphia, Harare North
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 2 500 m²
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Haydon Park Stand For Sale

Haydon Park, Harare West
Land area 1,394 m²
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This cluster development is in a very accessible location close to Avondale west, Vainona, Emerald Hill, Belgravia and Marlborough Suburbs, approximately 7 kilometers North of the CBD. It is close to a number of office parks and shopping centers, notably Arundel office Park, Arundel Village Shopping Centre, The Bridge Shopping Centre and Pendennis shopping Centre Structures The buildings comprise of the following, and they will need some work to upgrade them to the standard of the upmarket dwellings suited to the discerning developer. Alternatively, there is ample land for the imaginative developer to customise and build dwellings for the modern house owner should they decide to take that route. Building 1 The building consists of 2 Executive apartments. Each apartment consists of 5 bedrooms (m.e.s), bathroom, open plan kitchen and lounge. It has a double lock up garage. Inter...
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Cluster development with great potential

Mount Pleasant, Harare North
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 10 500 m²
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Commercial Property located on Rowland Square in Milton Park. Most suitable for Medical Chambers, Corporate Head Office, Restaurant, school/college. Land size is 1190 square meters Two buildings joined together. One is double storey brick under tile Other is single storey brick under iron sheets Good borehole and Zesa No solar or inverter but they have a good size generator Building structure and ceilings are sound 3 x 10000 liter water tanks and they also get municipal water Outside is brick paved Land use is for service provider (medical) Upstairs is 7 staff offices with board partitions 2 toilets and a storeroom Small kitchen Ground floor has 2 waiting areas Pharmacy dispensary 3 separate toilets (need attention) Changing room for doctors 4 consultation rooms Treatment room Procedure room Front wing Large reception with separate waiting area Baby ...
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Commercial Property Located On Rowland Square Milton Park

Milton Park, Harare West
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?? PROPERTY FOR SALE – KUWADZANA EXTENSION ?? Asking Price: US$45,000 A great opportunity to own a family home in Kuwadzana Extension! Property Features: * 4 spacious bedrooms * Combined lounge and dining room * Kitchen * Inside toilet and bathroom * Walled and gated for added security * Title Deeds available ?? Location: Kuwadzana Extension, Harare ?? Price: US$45,000
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Investors Delight in Kuwadzana Extension , Deeds !!

Kuwadzana, Harare High Density
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 1 80 m²
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For Sale | Shawasha Hills | USD 550,000 A grand and elegant double-storey home set on 2,400sqm, perfectly designed for comfort, luxury, and family living. Property Features: • Spacious modern kitchen with scullery and pantry • Upstairs kitchenette • Dining room, 2 lounges, and a TV room • 6 Bedrooms — all ensuite (main with walk-in closet & dressing area) • 2 additional communal bathrooms with toilets • Gym, office, and bar area • 2 storerooms and an outside toilet • Double lock-up garage • Solar geysers and borehole • Beautifully landscaped garden with a water feature A home that combines sophistication, functionality, and serenity — perfect for those who appreciate fine living.
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Grand and elegant home for sale

Shawasha Hills, Harare North
Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 9 600 m²
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2 bed duplex flat, main en-suite, separate bathroom, and a guest toilet downstairs. Open lounge cum dining and fitted kitchen. Solar, Wi-Fi, Borehole, and a communal garden. There are only 4 units in the complex- all bedrooms upstairs. Currently an Air BNB.
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Sunlit 2-Bed Borrowdale Flat with Borehole & Garden

Borrowdale, Harare North
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 120 m²
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MANDARA close to Direct Contact school 2beds cottage walled and gated on 2 009sqm subdivision permit available parent deed available
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Land area 2,000 m²

Properties for sale in Harare offer a range of options primarily in the high-end market, with the average price of the properties currently listed at $200,000. These properties typically have a median land area of about 1,555 ㎡ and a median building size of around 160 ㎡, though some larger estates can reach up to 100,000 ㎡ of land and 4,900 ㎡ in property size.

Most properties in Harare feature spacious layouts suitable for families and professionals, often including modern amenities and secure environments. The variety ranges from urban homes to expansive estates, catering to buyers looking for both comfort and exclusivity in their living spaces.

Harare, as Zimbabwe’s capital, provides a vibrant urban lifestyle with access to key facilities such as the University of Zimbabwe and Harare Central Hospital. Residents enjoy green spaces like Harare Gardens and Mukuvisi Woodlands, along with shopping destinations including Sam Levy’s Village and Avondale Shopping Centre. The city is well connected by road and public transport, and offers diverse dining options such as Amanzi Restaurant and The Boma, making it an attractive location for those seeking a balanced mix of culture, convenience, and modern living.

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A house in Arlington, Harare with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two lounges, two garages, and one borehole, set behind perimeter walling with a gated entrance and a paved driveway. Inside, the kitchen is fitted with cabinets, tiled floors, and a gas stove, with the dining area close by. The living areas are tiled as well, and all bedrooms have built in cupboards built-in cupboards. The main bedroom includes an en suite bathroom and a walk-in closet. The property also has a solar system, solar geyser, municipal water, and water tanks. Outside, there is a garden, a courtyard, and a veranda. The boundary is walled, with security lighting and a security boom, and the front approach runs in on a paved driveway.
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Arlington, Harare South
Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 800 m²
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Beautiful Golden Oldie Family home with most amazing established garden, Comprising of 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 bathroom, separate guest loo. Lounge with fireplace and bay windows, Separate Bar and entertainment room, separate dining room, kitchen, scullery, laundry area. Plus Self -contained cottage with Lounge cum dining room, kitchen, bedroom, separate bath, shower and toilet. Double lockup prefab garage plus double carport. Lovely swimming pool and thatched gazebo. Double staff accommodation. Prolific borehole and Gravity fed water tank. Solar system for main house and separate one for cottage. Electric gate and option for a second gate. 3693 sqm of land.
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Golden Oldie Family home with Cottage

Greendale North, Harare North
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 200 m²
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Opportunity to invest in well-priced stands and units in a cluster complex in Hatfield. Priced at US$100/sqm excluding VAT. Strategically located, this gated complex comprises 32 units of various sizes. A few minutes from key amenities including schools, shops, clinics, post office, the Police Station and the airport. Comprising 2 options. 4 beds and 3 beds, all with an open plan lounge, kitchen and dining room, two bathrooms with the main en-suite. 20 stands left. Stand sizes from 362sqm to 589sqm. Approved plans. Parent deed available and ready for issuance of individual title (sectional title). Borehole water and ZESA access. Payment option 50% deposit and 50% over 6 months
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Well priced stands in Hatfield

Hatfield, Harare South
Land area 362 m²
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Nestled in the high density surburb of Epworth lies this investment opportunity. It comprises of 2 bedrooms (mes) open.plan lounge and kitchen. Fenced, near a police station and other amenities.
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Commercial property for sale

Epworth, Harare High Density
500 m²
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Unlock your business potential with this 2000 sqm industrial stand in the thriving Msasa industrial area. Strategically located for easy access to major arterial networks, this property is ideal for: - Warehousing - Break-bulk operations - Distribution centers - Other industrial projects Key Features: - Established prime location in Msasa industrial area - Easy access to major roads and transportation networks - Stand size: 2000 sqm - ?Parent deed and subdivision permit is available - Close proximity to Harare CBD (10km) and Mutare Road (2.4km) Perfect for: - Expanding your existing business - Establishing a new venture - Industrial or logistics operations Don't miss this opportunity to capitalize on the strategic location and versatility of the industrial stands.
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Prime Industrial Land Opportunity in Msasa

Msasa, Harare East
Land area 2,000 m²
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Semi-detached duplexes, each with a lock-up garage and two upstairs en-suite bedrooms. Foundations are complete, with construction underway on 6 units. Only 2 remain, so secure yours. Westgate is fast-growing, close to schools, amenities and transport links. Ideal for families, professionals and investors. Purchase your property off-plan with agreeable terms for a modern 2-bed apartment today. Terms: 15% deposit and the remaining balance over 24 months. Call or message today to secure your unit.
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Off-Plan Development in Westgate: Only 2 Units Left

Westgate, Harare West
Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 3 100 m²
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THE FOLLY HOUSE | A DISTINCTIVE HOME SURROUNDED BY NATURE Some homes are simply different. The Folly House is one of them. Set within a beautifully established 2,599sqm garden, this character-filled A-frame residence offers a charming blend of architectural individuality, natural warmth and relaxed living. Its distinctive design features striking high ceilings, warm wooden finishes and generous natural light, creating an inviting interior that feels both intimate and spacious. The accommodation comprises three bedrooms, with one conveniently positioned downstairs and two upstairs, each opening onto its own balcony. Two bathrooms include a downstairs en-suite. The main living area combines lounge and dining spaces, flowing into an expansive glass-enclosed sun lounge where the surrounding greenery becomes part of the experience. A fitted kitchen opens onto an outdoor verandah,...
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Idyllic Unique Property

Glen Lorne, Harare North
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 200 m²
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A three bedroomed duplex garden flat near a shopping centre
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Duplex garden flat near Montagu Shops

Avenues, Harare CBD
Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Land area 500 m²
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REDUCED REDUCED!! This property makes the most of our magnificent sunsets for those who enjoy their quiet 'sun downers' to end off your day with family and friends. Sole Mandate - Not to be missed .... Serious Seller All offers will be considered This solid spacious Mandara family home is set on 2 acres of land - the house is well located and set in an established garden leaving the 2nd acre ready to go for building. The property has a relaxing tropical feel as you approach into the entrance. The house includes a guest toilet, living room with fireplace and French doors leading onto veranda separate dining room leading onto the veranda. 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A dated kitchen scullery and walk in pantry which leads into the back court yard, laundry and solar systems. There is also a separate guest wing with a spacious bedroom end ensuite bath basin shower toil...
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Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 2 300 m²
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Location: Harare Drive, Mt Pleasant Price: $1. 2 Million Land Size: 4640m Status: Clean Deeds Available MAIN RESIDENCE: Solid & sound investments, whether youre looking for a prestigious corporate head office or a family home with vast land, this double-storey gem delivers: 4 Spacious Bedrooms, 2 En-suites. Executive Suite, (4th bedroom) sits on the first floor with an en-suite and a balcony overlooking a lush, manicured garden. Fully fitted kitchen + Scullery. Seamless flow, ideal for hosting with open-plan dining and lounge opening up to a sparkling swimming pool. Double lock-up garage. Sustainable Power 5kva Solar System + Solar Geysers + Prolific Borehole. Self Contained Cottage: Perfect for guest housing, a separate office , or high-end rental income: 3 Bedrooms (Main En-suite) + Fitted Kitchen. Total Privacy. Own driveway, single loc...
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Double Storey Investment Property on Harare Drive

Mount Pleasant, Harare North
Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms 5 4,640 m²
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Light-filled contemporary family home in Hatfield, Harare South — 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 169 m² under roof on a secure 400 m² stand. The open-plan living area features dramatic high ceilings with exposed beams, an attractive exposed-brick feature wall and large sliding glass doors that flood the space with natural light and give easy access to a private paved garden. The modern fitted kitchen is finished with quartz counters, an island breakfast bar with gas hob and seating, plus a separate scullery/laundry area with space for appliances. The generous main bedroom includes an ensuite and direct access to the outdoors; the other bedrooms are bright with neutral tiled floors and quality window dressings. Security is comprehensive: walled property with electric gate, CCTV surveillance, access control, intercom system and 24-hour security. Municipal water and a reliable sewer system are...
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What is the average price of property for sale in Harare?

Type Avg. price
Overall $200,000
Houses (View 1,918 properties) $240,000
Land (View 1,292 properties) $105,000
Flats & Apartments (View 434 properties) $150,000
Commercial Property (View 387 properties) $800,000

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