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Boksburg at a glance

Boksburg property: A profile of Boksburg property from a prospective buyer’s perspective, with information on facilities, attractions and where to buy in Boksburg.

Boksburg Property

Established in 1887 as a dormitory town servicing the Witwatersrand gold mines, Boksburg was an important mining and industrial hub and is located about 20 minutes from the Johannesburg CBD.

One of the fastest growing urban areas of the East Rand, Boksburg property comprises modest family homes with established gardens – offering some of the best value for money on the East Rand - lavish ultramodern properties in upmarket cluster developments and an assortment of highly sought-after farms and small holdings that offer outstanding development opportunities.

Lovely old homes with multiple bedrooms, all the necessary amenities, swimming pools and spacious grounds are regularly priced well on the market.

Perfectly positioned between the N12 and N17 highways, Boksburg residents are able to easily commute from Brakpan, Benoni, Germiston, Alberton and Johannesburg.

Regular commuter trains, operated by Metrorail, link Boksburg with all the major centres in the East Rand and Greater Johannesburg area, including Park Station in the centre of Johannesburg and the OR Tambo International Airport is literally minutes away via the R21 road route.

As a well established and growing city, Boksburg has a consummate array of facilities including Afrikaans and English medium schools, hospitals and medical clinics, excellent shopping facilities at the East Rand Mall and a host of well-maintained recreational areas.

Boksburg Attractions

Boksburg community members are able to enjoy countless attractions

the La Grange Bird Park is a popular outdoor getaway for the entire family and features a tea garden, a children’s playground and a collection of colourful birds and fish from all over the globe
the East Rand Flea Market, situated next to the East Rand Mall, offers all sorts of treasures, from hand-made African arts and crafts, jewellery, ceramics to bargain mass-produced goods
Carnival City Casino is a stone’s throw away from Boksburg and is a premier gaming destination offering slots, table games and private tables for high rollers, movie theatres, restaurants and more
with its well-maintained lawns and trees, Boksburg Lake is a major recreational attraction offering fishing, boat trips, water sports and walking trails

Where to Buy in Boksburg

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