Best Houses for Sale in Islamabad 2024

Islamabad (Meaning “Abode of Islam”) is the capital of Pakistan. Its picturesque beauty and tranquil environment make it one of the best capital cities in the world. It is a well-planned city with many characteristics. Compared to other major cities which are usually crowded and noisy, Islamabad is a small, clean, spacious, and quiet city. It is also a center of many religious, cultural, and historical places but what makes it different from other cities is its unparalleled natural beauty, breathtaking scenes, eye-catching climate, well-planned traffic, wide roads, and marvelous landscape. A city where one can see nature from very close. Situated at the foothills of Margallah Hills, on the Potohar Plateau in the north of the country, the history of Islamabad goes back to the earliest human habitation in Asia from the first settlement of Aryans to the great armies of Tamerlane and Alexander the Great. The city truly reflects the diversity of the Pakistani nation. Moreover, The city is isolated from massive commercial and business activities and yet easily accessible from the far-flung areas of the country which makes it a wonderful place for planning and constructing a house to realize one's dreams in a true sense.

Houses for Sale in Islamabad

Islamabad has a unique and fascinating location. It is 14 kilometers Northeast of ancient Rawalpindi city of the Punjab province. It covers an area of 906 kilometers. The city has been divided into five major zones. Zone I is the largest fully developed urban residential area. Zone I has been divided into different sectors. Each sector is almost 2 km x 2 km. Other zones also include mainly rural and comparatively less expensive areas. However, newly started housing societies in this region during the last couple of decades have given a new shape to the suburbs of the capital city. Zone 2 covers Gholra region towards the new Islamabad International Airport. Societies like capital smart city, park view city, top 1 city and blue world city are emerging in this area. Zone 3 includes Saidpur village and Bhara Kaho and its surroundings Bahria enclave is one of the best projects in this area. Zone 4 comprises Tarlai and Frash regions where Shehzad town and Tramri areas are good-looking and affordable. Zone 5 includes Loi Bher and Sihala region many housing societies like PWD, Pakistan Town, Korang Town, some part of Bahria Town and DHA lie in this region. These regions have the best Property for sale in Islamabad. The climate of Islamabad is humid and subtropical with a hot summer accompanied by an eye-catching Monsoon followed by cool winters. So, there is a wide range of Houses for rent in Islamabad for business and economy class.

Islamabad has a beautiful plan of residence, transportation, communication, and recreation. The newly built Islamabad International Airport is the largest and the most modern airport in the country. There are two main motorways namely M-1 (Linking Islamabad and Peshawar) and M-2 (Linking Islamabad and Lahore). Railway Station Rawalpindi is only 13 KM from Islamabad. Pirwadai bus stand in Rawalpindi provides top-class bus and coach services leading towards the length and breadth of the country. The city has wide and clean roads with greenery on either side coupled with trees and plantation that further adds to its beauty.

The residents of Islamabad also enjoy the unique advantage of nearness to Margalla hills, Murree, Nathiagali, and Ayubia which can be easily traveled in a day’s plan from here. Local and foreign tourists prefer to use Islamabad as the base to visit the Northern Areas of Pakistan and the scenic valley of Kashmir. There are many parks, hotels, splendid picnic spots, hiking tracks and trails, a neat and clean environment, and many places of leisure, entertainment, and fitness in the city. The Flats for rent in Islamabad at cheap prices attract local tourist to spend their summer vacation in the capital and its surroundings. Its lush green environment, iconic natural views, and peaceful and clean environment make it the most suitable city to live in. The main pillars of the state i.e. Parliament, Judiciary and Executive, the Foreign Embassies and Missions, government ministries, and headquarters of institutions and agencies are also located in Islamabad. So, the importance of living in Islamabad cannot be denied for all segments of society. The city has the most modern and highly expensive posh areas and houses, at the same time it accommodates middle-class and low-income groups in certain areas. Therefore, from a layman to a high-class businessman, everyone can plan to have a house in Islamabad according to their budget constraint and affordability.

Buying Houses for sale in Islamabad

Unlike in other cities, choosing a house to purchase is not a difficult task here. There are lot of Islamabad real estate options like 3 marla house for sale in Islamabad, 5 marla house for sale in B17 Islamabad, 5 marla house for sale in Bahria Town Islamabad,  10 marla house Islamabad, 2 kanal house in Islamabad, urgent house for sale in Islamabad, low price house for sale in Islamabad, Bahria Town Islamabad house for sale, farm houses for sale in Islamabad, house for sale in Islamabad on installments, 10 marla house for sale in DHA Phase 2 Islamabad and even up to 8 Kanal Houses for sale in Islamabad which is available according to the capacity and affordability of the buyer. The cheap Houses can be single, double, and triple story. The bigger the covered area of the house, the more facilities, and luxuries. The houses with an area more or equal to a kanal are usually well furnished with servant quarters, a stylish kitchen, and a small garden. The houses beyond 2 kanals may have additional facilities like bigger gardens, more and wider drawing and dining rooms, high-quality fittings, larger bedrooms and study rooms, beautiful TV lounge, big car parking, beautiful lawn and terrace, bar-b-cue area and even a swimming pool. Five marla houses are usually for the low-income group. 10 marla for a reasonable lifestyle and beyond 1 Kanal we find luxurious environs and accessories. The top five housing societies in Islamabad are Bahria Town, DHA, Gulberg Islamabad, B-17, and Top City-I to name a few of the big and small Houses for Sale in Islamabad.

Among DHA, Bahria Town, and B-17 which have proved their worth in letter and spirit, “Gulberg Greens” Islamabad is another emerging and one of the most vibrant housing schemes in the area, especially for investment and living purposes. Spanned over an area of 70,000 kanals with only a ten-minute signal free drive from zero point, Gulberg Greens is an excellent example of peace, luxury, and convenience, a well-planned housing society for both residential and commercial use. We have for you 5 marla, 6 marla, 7 marla, 10 marla, 1 kanal, 2 Kanal Gulberg Green Islamabad house for sale and house for rent in Gulberg Green Islamabad. Moreover, we have Gulberg Islamabad apartments for sale and flat for rent in Gulberg Green Islamabad for low income segment of the Society. 

DHA is another top-class community that offers a complete lifestyle for its residents. The amenities include parks, schools, shopping malls, utility shops, community centers, medical care, sports, and fitness centers. It is stretched across a huge area of Zone-5 in Islamabad. DHA Phase-I starts right on GT Road next to Fauji Foundation Hospital and then Phase-II, its extension, phase-III, Phase-IV, Phase-V, and DHA Valley. It is a massive society spread over an area of about 16000 kanals. The size of Houses for sale in DHA Islamabad ranges from 5 Marla, 7 marla, 10 marla, 12 marla, 1 Kanal and 2 kanal.

Bahria Enclave, a fabulous project of Bahria Town Pvt Ltd is yet another well-established gated community with a security system for 24 hours, uninterrupted power supply, well-established hospitals, shopping malls, cinemas and gyms, entertainment areas, and parks. This planned gated community is termed as one of the most popular societies in Islamabad which offers 5 marla,  7 marla, 10 marla, 12 marla, 1 Kanal and 2 Kanal houses for sale in Bahria Enclave.
 

Multi Gardens B 17 is another modern and state of the art society in Islamabad. B 17 Islamabad is developed by Multi-Professional Cooperative Housing Society (MPCHS). B 17 Multi Gardens can be approached from GT Road and Margallah Road. B17 Islamabad is bounded with the M-1 motorway from the west. B 17 Multi Gardens is located in Zone II of Islamabad Capital Territory.  There are 5 marla, 7 marla, 10 marla, 12 marla, 1 kanal, 2 kanal House for sale in B 17. 

There are some other reasonable housing societies where houses are for sale are available like PWD Housing Society, Pakistan town Islamabad, Korang Town Islamabad, Navel Anchorage Islamabad, Soan Garden Islamabad, CBR  Town Islamabad, River Garden Islamabad, Jinnah Garden Islamabad, Police Foundation Islamabad, House for sale in Ghori Town alongside the Islamabad expressway and CDA sectors like F6, F7, F8, F10, F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, G6, G7, G8, G9, G10, G11, G13, G14, G15, G16, G17, H8, H13, I8, I9, I10, I11, I12, I14, I15, I16. The houses around here are very much in excess of the middle class with all basic necessities available.

Types of Residential Houses in Islamabad

Residential Houses for sale at a low price in Islamabad largely depend upon the location and the basic facilities available over there namely markets, transportation, security, educational institutions health services job opportunities recreational facilities, and above all the expected rate of return if rented out or whenever re-sailed. A 5 marla house in Islamabad ranges from PKR 45 lac to 1.5 crores. A 10 marla house in G sectors i.e G-5 TO G 13 is available up to 2.5 crores, a 1 Kanal house in the same area is available upto 4.8 crores. I-8 and i-9 sectors also have the same prices. There are also available 4 and 5 marla houses in the range of 1.2 to 1.5 crore in i-10 sector. 2 Kanal houses for sale in Bahria Town Islamabad start from 1.8 crores (in G-13) to 45 crores (in F-7). 1 Kanal house from 3 crores to 10 crores in Baharia town and DHA. A 10 marla house from 1.5 crores to 2.8 crores and A 5 marla house is available up to 1 crore in the same area.

The prices of sale a house in Islamabad house for sale in societies like PWD, Pakistan Town, Korang Town, Jinnah Garden, CBR Town, Soan Garden, and naval anchorage are almost the same where 5 marla houses are available up to 80 lac, and 10 marla house up to 180 lac. The price of houses in the outskirts of the city like Ghori Town, tarlai, tramri and Alipur which are only 8 to 15 kilometers from zero point is affordable for a common man, whereas 3 marlas 4 marlas, and 5 marla houses can be purchased on a very reasonable price ranging from 40 lac to 75 lacs. Similarly, Bhara Kaho and Satra miles are also nearby developed areas in the suburbs of the federal capital where the houses are even cheaper than in Ghori town, Tarlai, and Tramary. To buy 5 marla houses in Islamabad is available within a budget of as low as 60 lacs.

Health, Education, and Recreation Facilities in Islamabad

While considering selling or buying a house, a potential buyer always takes into account the availability of quality education and health institutes. As for as education facility in Islamabad is concerned there are many public sectors as well as private sector institutes that provide quality education to students. Model schools and colleges in the public sector are reasonable in standard. There are also English system schools like Beacon House, Pak-Turk International Schools, Lahore Grammar Schools, Roots International, and Allied Schools in every nook and corner of the city. For higher Education, there are top-class universities in Islamabad. Quaid-e-Azam University, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Air University, and Bahria University are among the high-ranking Universities in Pakistan. That is why Islamabad has the highest literacy rate in Pakistan.

As far as Health facilities are concerned, the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) is one of the leading hospitals in the country, Federal Government Services Hospital, Capital Hospital (CDA Hospital), National Institute of Health, NORI Hospital, NESCOM Hospital, KRL Hospital and some of the private facilities such as Shifa International Hospital, Maroof International Hospital, Ali Medical Centre and Kulsum International Hospital are among the private sector hospitals.

Since Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan so a lot of attention has been paid by the Federal Government to sports and recreational facilities for people from all walks of life keeping in mind the Local population as well as foreigners visiting Pakistan. Islamabad Club is a complete sports city in itself. It includes a tennis court, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, state of an art gymnasium, a squash court, a badminton court, a riding club, and a twenty-seven-hole golf club. Sports complex Islamabad situated in Aabpara is an athletic field in Pakistan having an elevation of 536 meters. Islamabad Sports Complex is a center of many indoor and outdoor games and activities. There are many other small as well as large sports grounds and centers in the city.

There are also many parks, Hilly areas, dams, and wildlife areas, Zoos, gardens, and cultural and historical sights in the city. Some of the famous places to visit are Margalla Hills, Rawal Lake, Lake View Park, Rose and Jasmine Garden, Fatima Jinnah parc, and kachina parc famous among all age groups. The cultural and historic places in the city offer a unique insight into the cultural diversity of Pakistan. Pakistan monument curled up right in the middle of the city symbolized the solidarity and unification of the nation. Lok Virsa Museum is an excellent presentation of the heritage of Pakistan. Faisal Mosque, an iconic structure, a true picture of our love and affiliation with the religion is the 4th largest mosque in the world. It is no less than a wonder. Saidpur village provides visitors with a magnificent picture of pure rural life for those who are exhausted hustle and bustle of the city. Margalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh Park, and Rawal Lake are picturesque places to enjoy and entertain.

Security and safety in Islamabad is the hallmark of city life. Islamabad being the Federal Capital housing most of the Govt installations and offices along with foreign embassies and Missions, the Parliament, the PM House, and even the Headquarters of defense forces and security agencies. Therefore, the security and safety plan of the city is foolproof. There are thousands of CCTV cameras installed in the city, there is a police patrolling plan. That’s why Islamabad has been reported as the safest city in Pakistan and according to the world crime index 2019 Islamabad is among the safest capitals in the world

Restaurants (eateries) in Islamabad

At the top of the list, we find Monal where one can enjoy a yummy evening dinner, breathtaking views, and bar-be-cue with friends and family. Kabul restaurant provides true Afghan foods, Chaye Khana, American Fast food, and breakfast. Des Pardes Restaurant located in Saidpur village is a classical place to enjoy in the foothills of Margalla. It gives an excellent experience of the village and modern lifestyle. Savour Foods is one of the most famous and affordable pulao rice restaurants in Blue Area Islamabad. Khiva Restaurant, Jinnah Super Market, is a great place to enjoy bar-be-cue and curries are delicious. Hardees Restaurant F-7/2 provides quality food and is a very peaceful area to enjoy eating. Habibi restaurant, tandoori restaurant, and butt karahi are also famous chains of the city.

Shopping Facilities in Islamabad

Mall of Islamabad at Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area Islamabad is very famous, The emporium Islamabad at F-10 Markaz, The Centaurus Mall F-8/4 is a mixed-use real estate development in Islamabad. It includes a huge hotel, residential and office tower, and a five-story shopping mall, Safa Gold Mall, F-7 Markaz is a multipurpose mall with reputed retailers and a well-known food court. Giga Mall, DHA Phase 2 is also an excellent mall. Many restaurants on the top floor with delicious outlets and an amusement park with plenty of rides and games for children. Gulberg Mall is also an emerging and one of the most vibrant malls of Gulberg Greens Islamabad. Abbpara market, supermarket, and Karachi company are famous markets in Islamabad for routine shopping. There are some facilities provided by the govt in the form of weekly bazaars and markets. Sunday market is a bright example of cheap shopping in the city.

Why to Invest for a House for sale in Islamabad

Islamabad is growing and developing rapidly. It is expanding towards North, South, and East. Roads being widened. Signal-free corridors are being introduced and their natural beauty is improving day by day. Basic necessities of life are ensured and Security and safety around here have been strengthened. Pakistan’s largest airport has been built in Islamabad, government offices, limited population and access to the major cities through GT Roads and Motorways, best health and educational facilities, parks, medical care centers, tourist spots, and cultural and recreational sights are the hallmarks of its ever-growing importance and value. Above all the development work is going on all around the city, So the city has rightly grasped the attention of real estate developers and investors. Well-known developers are coming up with international standard projects the real estate experts claim a great return for any type of investment in the city. Therefore, houses for sale in Islamabad are a big opportunity to gain high-value profit. The city has become the best choice for all investors, developers, and end-users.