Houses & apartments for sale in Karen

Space, gardens and quiet — Nairobi’s classic standalone-house suburb.

Karen at a glance3-bedroom apartment: KSh 18M – 45M · 4-bedroom maisonette: KSh 35M – 65M · 5-bedroom house on ½ acre: KSh 65M – 150M+. Families wanting a garden home, retirees, and buyers who prize privacy over a short commute.

About Karen

Karen offers what most of Nairobi cannot: large plots, mature gardens and a semi-rural feel within the city. Standalone homes on half-acre or larger plots dominate, alongside a growing number of gated villa communities. The Hub Karen and Karen shopping centres serve the area, and the Ngong Forest and the Ngong Hills are close by.

Karen property prices

Home typeTypical price (KSh)
3-bedroom apartment18M – 45M
4-bedroom maisonette35M – 65M
5-bedroom house on ½ acre65M – 150M+

Guide prices compiled from Nairobi market reports and portal averages. Individual homes vary.

Who Karen suits

Families wanting a garden home, retirees, and buyers who prize privacy over a short commute.

Commute and getting around

About 35–60 minutes to the CBD via Langata Road or the Southern Bypass depending on time of day.

Nearby landmarks

  • The Hub Karen
  • Karen Shopping Centre
  • Ngong Forest
  • Giraffe Centre

Homes for sale in Karen

6 homes currently listed. Filter all homes →

Karen FAQs

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Karen?

A 3-bedroom apartment in Karen typically sells for about KSh 18M – 45M, depending on the building’s age, finishes and exact location.

How much is a 4-bedroom maisonette in Karen?

A 4-bedroom maisonette in Karen typically sells for about KSh 35M – 65M, depending on the building’s age, finishes and exact location.

How much is a 5-bedroom house on ½ acre in Karen?

A 5-bedroom house on ½ acre in Karen typically sells for about KSh 65M – 150M+, depending on the building’s age, finishes and exact location.

Is Karen a good place to buy a home?

Space, gardens and quiet — Nairobi’s classic standalone-house suburb. It suits families wanting a garden home, retirees, and buyers who prize privacy over a short commute.

How long is the commute from Karen to Nairobi CBD?

About 35–60 minutes to the CBD via Langata Road or the Southern Bypass depending on time of day.

What homes are for sale in Karen right now?

NyumbaHunt currently lists 6 homes for sale in Karen, priced from KSh 80M to KSh 260M.

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