How Much Do Houses Cost in Cantonments?
The typical 4br house in Cantonments asks $650,000 ($2,000/sqm), and sits about 120 days on market. Budget 15% off the ask — this is luxury Cantonments.
Median
4BR house
Per sqm
asking
Days on market
slow
Negotiation
off asking
Price by property type
| Type | Low | Median | High | Per sqm | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4BR house | $450,000 | $650,000 | $1,200,000 | $2,000 | triangulated |
| 2BR apartment | $150,000 | $220,000 | $300,000 | $1,900 | triangulated |
What the asking price actually means · house 4bed
Asking median
$650,000
Typical negotiation
−15%
Realistic transaction
$552,500–$650,000
120 days on market — a slow market: sits on the market — the leverage is yours. The asking price in Cantonments is a starting point, not the number you pay — budget the 15% down to the realistic range.
Gross rental yield · Cantonments
4.6%
That is typical for unfurnished stock (Ownkey's 4–6% band). Yields combine our own sale and rent medians converted at the live rate ($1 = ₵11.34) — the two datasets no portal holds together.
About Cantonments
Diplomatic enclave. Embassies, ambassadors residences, low density. In sale terms Cantonments is luxury and dollar-quoted, so its prices move with the cedi rather than against local incomes. The headline 4br house asks $650,000 and takes about 120 days to shift, with 15% typically coming off the ask — and more where a seller is motivated, since the top of the market is oversupplied.
Buy vs rent here
Buying the headline home means finding $650,000 — mostly cash or a heavy deposit at Ghana's 25–30% mortgage rates. Renting the equivalent runs $2,500/month, typically with one to two years' rent in advance. See the full Cantonments rent breakdown →
Price history
Only one snapshot exists for Cantonments so far (July 2026) — not enough for a trend line. We would rather show a single honest point than draw a fake slope; the second data point lands with the next quarterly refresh.
Comparable neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Median | Per sqm | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Residential | $700,000 | $2,000 | 120 |
| Dzorwulu | $500,000 | $1,500 | 90 |
| East Legon | $480,000 | $1,400 | 60 |
| Achimota | $300,000 | $950 | 50 |
| Spintex | $280,000 | $900 | 45 |
Common questions
How much is a house in Cantonments?
The median 4br house in Cantonments asks $650,000. Budget 15% off — the realistic transaction range runs $552,500 to $650,000.What is the price per square metre in Cantonments?
About $2,000 per square metre for the headline type. Per-sqm is the fairest cross-neighborhood comparison because it strips out plot and house size.Can you negotiate in Cantonments?
Yes. Expect roughly 15% off the asking price here, and more where a luxury seller is motivated — the top end is a buyer's market.Is Cantonments a good investment?
Check the gross yield above — sale median against our rent median. Prime areas trade on prestige and capital preservation more than yield. And remember Ghana's 25–30% mortgage rates make most purchases cash or heavy-deposit.How long do properties take to sell in Cantonments?
Around 120 days for the headline type — a slow market where the leverage is with buyers. Days on market is the honest liquidity signal.Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cantonments?
Compare the buy median against our live rent median in the panel above. With mortgage rates at 25–30%, renting is often the rational hold unless you can put down a heavy deposit and stay long enough to clear transaction costs.
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