Alberton at a glance
The property market in Alberton caters to various income groups and is a beautiful area to raise a family in. Alberton is located in the East Rand of Gauteng and is within 20 minutes of the city centre, making it ideal for those working in and around the Johannesburg CBD. The area is mainly known as a residential area, filled with families where parents commute to work outside of the suburb. New developments in the area have made it a convenient and promising place to invest in. Buyers also have the option of investing in Old Alberton - a less developed, but more affordable part of the area.
The town is perfectly situated for typical suburban living with various access roads to all the main freeways in Gauteng. Alberton is made up of eighteen different suburbs.
Surrounding Transport
The town has numerous access roads to all major highways in Gauteng, making the residential community home to much of Albertson's workforce. Convenient commuting and public transport options are also available to those traveling to and from work; these include the Gautrain which is 30 minutes from the city centre, the Metrorail, and many busses and taxis that service this area. Alberton has become one of the leading industrial areas due to its opportune location - with short traveling times to Germiston (20 minutes) and Johannesburg (26 minutes). Alberton provides industrial and commercial tenants with easy access to
the Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway (R59) and other major arterial routes.If you need to catch a flight, the O.R. Tambo International Airport is a mere 33km away, while the Rand Airport is only 20km from Alberton.
Schools and Education
Alberton has 31 schools in all suburbs and townships to choose from. Some of the best schools in the area include:
- Alberton Primary School
- Alberview Primary School
- Brackenhurst Primary School
- Alberton High School
- Bracken High School
Activities
If you are interested in walking the streets on a Saturday morning, the main road is packed with shops, restaurants, and second-hand furniture shops. The historic Blou Meul caters to all your outdoor needs. This area is also close to the Alberton CBD and the main shopping centre - Alberton City - which offers retail therapy, a cinema, and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
Alberton Real Estate South Africa provides true value for your money and is the perfect place to settle with your family.
If you can see yourself living in Alberton please contact a consultant at Property Plus.