Melville
Tin-roof cottage two blocks from 7th Street
R1 895 000
2 bed, 1 bath, freehold
melville
Small houses, big trees and 7th Street at the end of the road.
Melville is the suburb people move to for the street life and stay in for the koppies. The houses are mostly modest and close together, which is exactly why the neighbourhood feels like one.
A little history
Melville was proclaimed in 1896 on part of the old Braamfontein farm and named after the land surveyor Edward Melvill. It sits west of the city, close to both the University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park and Wits in Braamfontein.
The houses
Mostly early twentieth century cottages and semis on smaller stands, many with pressed steel ceilings, timber floors and a front stoep onto the street. There are newer simplexes and some sectional title too.
the streets to know.
7th Street
The cafe, bookshop and restaurant strip most people know Melville for. Lively on weekend evenings, so homes a few blocks away are often the sweet spot.
4th Avenue and Main Road
Quieter shopping strips, with the supermarket on Main Road for the weekly shop.
Melville Koppies
A nature reserve and archaeological site on the suburb's edge, with grassland, rocky ridges and long views over the city.
Good for
- First time buyers who want a freehold house
- People who like walking to dinner
- Anyone who works at UJ, Wits or in Auckland Park
Think about
- Street noise near 7th Street on weekends
- Older wiring and plumbing in original houses
- On-street parking on the narrower roads
for sale in melville.
All homes for sale
Melville
Simplex with a garden of its own
R1 650 000
2 bed, 2 bath, sectional title
Ruan Botha
Agent, Melville
Full status property practitioner
Looking for something we have not listed yet? Ruan hears about houses before they reach the market.
Call Ruanmelville questions
How much does a house cost in Melville?
Freehold cottages usually from about R1.5 million, larger family homes from about R2.5 million. Prices depend on the size of the stand, the condition of the house and the street, so ask us for recent sales near the house you like.
What kind of houses are in Melville?
Mostly early twentieth century cottages and semis on smaller stands, many with pressed steel ceilings, timber floors and a front stoep onto the street. There are newer simplexes and some sectional title too.
Who sells houses in Melville at Stoep?
Ruan Botha, full status property practitioner. You can reach Ruan on 083 517 2286.
what is your house worth on its street?
We visit, walk the street and compare recent sales nearby, then give you a written valuation with the reasoning behind it. There is no charge and no obligation to list.