Dec
2021
Windmill Park is your typical lower-middle-class income residential suburb. Sales trends for the suburb indicate a steady growth rate and this is no surprise as entry-level homes make up a large portion of the market and the large-scale development taking place in the suburb means there is a high degree of demand for homes in this familial suburb.
The architectural style of homes in the suburb seems to follow a trend close to the Tuscan design that the market is saturated with.
There are property developers that are marketing clusters of properties which is a huge cost saving as there are no transfer duties payable to the developers. This also means you are purchasing a property that has a high value from the onset.
There are vacant stands in the suburb that are well priced which is an option one could consider if your budget allows you to be bold and build a dream home. There is also an estate in the suburb which elevates the status of property in the suburb.
The other reason that the suburb is popular is that it is in a prime location with convenient access to all the major industrial and commercial nodes on the East Rand. These industrial townships include Boksburg East Industrial, Apex Industrial, Rondebult and Benoni Industrial. Major roads that make easy access possible are Van Dyk Road, the N3 highway and on to the Geldenhuys Interchange which connects to almost every corner of Gauteng.
The suburb is serviced by numerous schools namely Windmill Park Secondary School, Windmill Park Primary School, Manonopa Primary School and Sofunda Primary School.
Malls that cater to retail and household needs are Dawn Park Shopping Centre and Sunward Park Shopping Mall.
The commercial property in the suburb is attracting investors from various sectors like automotive repairs and maintenance and warehousing and small retail outlets.