This beloved coastal town has land under R300 000 minutes from the beach

Homes along the seaside often sell for millions, especially in sought-after destinations, close to conveniences.

Plots are no exception.

But in this up-and-coming coastal town, buyers can pick up waterfront properties for less than R300 000.

Sought-After Coastal Town with Affordable Land

Affordable coastal plots are often wooded, unserviced, small, elevated and rural. Buyers can get this kind of plot for less than R150 000.

However, on the Sunshine Coast, buyers can get a serviced plot on level, serviced land for as little as R280 000.

Merryhill is the more affordable part of Kenton-on-Sea, between Gqeberha and Port Alfred.

Merryhill is along the Boesman’s (Bushman’s) River. It’s also about a five-minute drive from the beach.

Plots in this area start at R280 000 for 760 square metres of serviced land.

The average rates for these plots are R420.

Plot Size	Listing Price	Rates, Taxes, and Levies
760 square metres	R280 000	R751
800 square metres	R293 000	R431
1 202 square metres	R300 000	R336

Buying Land in Merryhill

Merryhill is a quiet part of Kenton-on-Sea that is still undergoing development.

The average sale price in the area as of September 2026 is R390 000.

That’s 61% cheaper than the R1 million average in Kenton-on-Sea, despite Merryhill offering city-like amenities.

The suburb is a short driving distance from shopping centres and medical facilities.

But it also gives residents access to Shelly Bay, a secluded beach that retains its charm even during the peak summer season.

There’s enough in Merryhill to keep tourists and residents engaged.

Affordable Coastal Plots

But Merryhill isn’t the only suburb offering affordable coastal plots.

In neighbouring Riversbend, plots are even cheaper, starting at R190 000.

The average sale price in the area is R315 000.

Like Merryhill, the suburb borders Boesmans River and is a 5-minute drive from Middle Beach.

However, it’s located in Boesmansriviersmond.

A town offering buyers more bang for their buck and access to amenities.

For that reason, plots in the area are selling fast.

In Merryhill, 13 plots sold this year. In Riversbend, 34 plots sold.

Buyers also have far more options below R300 000 in Riversbend than in Merryhill.

Plot Size	Listing Price	Rates, Taxes and Levies
1 157 square metres	R190 000	N/A
874 square metres	R215 000	R550
897 square metres	R220 000	R500
1 048 square metres	R230 000	R250
1 191 square metres	R280 000	R280
835 square metres	R290 000	R450