Alberton

Alberton is a historical town located in the East Rand of Johannesburg. Known as a typical 'bedroom community', which means that it's predominantly residential, Alberton is a great location for families to reside. The real estate market offers both properties for sale and properties for let that are well worth exploring.  

A brief history of the area

Although Alberton was established in 1904, it was only proclaimed a township in 1909. The first official post office was built in 1926 and all the street names in Alberton have been named after Voortrekker heroes. The town celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2005. 

Distance from key points

Alberton is approximately 18.4 km (16 minutes) away from OR Tambo Airport and roughly 11 km (10 minutes) from Johannesburg CBD. Being close to this big city gives you access to further amenities and attractions. However, Alberton has so much to offer that you'll find almost everything you need in the area.

Climate

The climate in Alberton is generally warm with the average daily temperature around 28 °C. The summers have a good deal of rainfall in comparison to winters. With approximately six days of rainfall each month, the remaining days can be spent in the outdoors.  

Schools in the area

Alberton has a variety of schools for residents to enrol their children in. Some of the top schools include Alberton Primary School, Villa Montessori School, Sparrows Private School, Brackenhurst Primary School, Edenpark Senior Sekondere Skool, Hoërskool Dinamika, Bracken High School, Parklands High School and Alberton High School.

Healthcare in the area

When choosing an area to live, healthcare providers are a key factor in the decision-making. In the event of an emergency, you'll want peace of mind that you won't have too far to drive. There are many hospitals and clinics to pick from in and near  Alberton such as Netcare Union Hospital, Life Roseacres Clinic, Mediclinic - Midstream and more. Potential residents with furry friends will be delighted to know there are many veterinarians in the area as well including Alberton Veterinary Clinic, Hennie Alberts Veterinary Clinic and Hennie Alberts Veterinary Clinic. 

Shopping centres

Whether you're looking for somewhere to do your grocery shopping or a place to find some fashion inspiration, Alberton is stocked with loads of options to suit your needs such as Alberton City Shopping Centre, Mall at Newmarket, Lemon Tree Shopping Centre, Meyersdal Square and more.

Restaurants

There is a huge variety of restaurants in Alberton that cater for everybody including family restaurants, fine dining and fast food. Some of the top restaurants in the area are Panarottis, Little Eagle Spur Steak Ranch, Fahrenheit, Taj Indian Restaurant, Royal Coffee Roasters and Rock 'n Sole Meyersdal to name a few.

Special attractions

There is plenty to do in Alberton and we've compiled some of the best attractions worth checking out.

• Rietvlei Zoo Farm is a special place for the whole family to enjoy. There are plenty of activities on offer at Rietvlei Zoo Farm including zip lining, fishing, horse riding, picnic spots and so much more.
• The Jackson Dam is another great attraction for families to enjoy as it offers playground equipment for the children, grassy lawns for picnics and bass fishing.
• Sundowners is a bar/family restaurant that offers live music and spectacular views that you will want to see for yourself.

If you're an action junkie looking to join a sports team then you will definitely want to take a drive to Meyersdal Action Sports. 

Make Alberton your home. Let it be your story.

Alberton is a peaceful residential neighbourhood that offers a lovely environment for families to reside in. With its increasing popularity, the housing market in the area is growing stronger year after year. Seeff has a wide variety of properties for you to choose from whether you're looking for an apartment, townhouse or free-standing home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.