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Dakar real estate: buying, renting and investing

From Plateau to Almadies — the properties available, the neighbourhoods, the price drivers and the legal steps, gathered on one page.

Dakar real estate reads neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Almadies, Ngor, Mermoz and Plateau are the most sought-after addresses and command the highest price per m² in the capital, while the outskirts and Diamniadio remain more affordable. Legal status weighs as much as the address: a verified titre foncier (land title) clearly raises a property's value and protects the buyer.

This page gathers everything AfriqueRealty publishes on Dakar: the properties currently for sale and to rent, an entry point for each quartier, what drives prices, and the guides that explain the process — land title, notary fees, and buying as a foreigner or from the diaspora.

Buying or renting in Dakar goes through a notaire: title verification, preliminary agreement, authenticated deed, then registration of the new owner. Foreigners and the diaspora can buy and hold a titre foncier in their own name, remotely by power of attorney if needed.

Property for sale and to rent in Dakar

A selection from our Dakar catalogue, refreshed as new mandates are signed. Every listing states its quartier, its floor area and its legal status.

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The neighbourhoods of Dakar

Each quartier has its own rhythm, buyer profile and price ladder. Open one to read what defines it and to see the properties listed there.

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Browse by property type

The six most-visited catalogues in Dakar, for purchase and for rent.

Real estate prices in Dakar

Four factors drive the price per m²: location, the legal status of the property, the condition and standing of the build, and the view. The same type of property can vary threefold on those criteria alone. Ranges published online stay indicative: only a comparison of recent transactions in the same quartier gives a reliable value.

Observed ranges — Q3 2026
NeighbourhoodObserved prices (FCFA/m²)
Almadies1,200,000 – 2,500,000Exceptional seafront properties trade above this range.
Plateau1,500,000 – 2,500,000Scarce residential supply; the district remains office- and retail-led.
Mermoz — Sacré-Cœur800,000 – 1,800,000
Mamelles — Ouakam900,000 – 1,500,000
Ngor1,000,000 – 2,000,000
Point E1,000,000 – 1,800,000
Range observed across listings and transactions tracked by AfriqueRealty, cross-checked against public Dakar market references.
See the market in numbers: observed prices by neighbourhoodRead the guide to Dakar real estate prices, by neighbourhood

Understand before you sign

The Dakar process is the Senegalese process: a notaire is mandatory, the land title must be verified, and registration duties have to be budgeted. Our guides set out each step.

Dakar real estate: frequently asked questions

Which are the most sought-after neighbourhoods in Dakar?
Almadies, Ngor, Mermoz and Plateau carry the high-end demand: ocean proximity and residential calm for the first three, offices and government for Plateau. They are also where the price per m² is highest. Fann and Point E offer a residential middle ground, while the outskirts and Diamniadio remain more affordable. The right choice depends mostly on your daily commute and the type of property you are after.
How much does real estate cost in Dakar?
There is no single Dakar price: location, legal status, the condition of the build and the view make the price per m² vary threefold. Ranges published online are indicative and do not replace a valuation. The only reliable figure comes from recent comparable transactions in the same quartier, confirmed by a professional who knows the local market. Our experts return a free valuation within 48 working hours.
Can a foreigner or a member of the diaspora buy in Dakar?
Yes. Foreigners and Senegalese living abroad can buy in Dakar and hold a titre foncier or a bail (lease) in their own name. The final deed is signed before a notaire, who verifies the title, collects registration duties and registers the new owner. If you cannot travel, the signature is completed remotely by notarised power of attorney, a routine arrangement for the diaspora.
Should I insist on a titre foncier when buying in Dakar?
The titre foncier is the only document conferring definitive, unchallengeable ownership in Senegal, and it is authenticated at the land registry (Conservation foncière). Some properties are offered under a bail or a délibération: buying remains possible, but the level of security and the resale conditions are not the same. We start the verification as soon as you express interest, before you commit to anything.
Is Dakar a good city to invest in real estate?
Dakar concentrates the country's economic activity, corporate headquarters, institutions and expatriate rental demand, which sustains the rental market. Actual returns depend on the quartier, the type of property and whether it is let furnished or unfurnished. We do not publish a headline yield, because an average figure commits no one: each project is assessed on real data, and our investment guide sets out the method.

Speak to a Dakar market specialist

Our consultants cover Dakar neighbourhood by neighbourhood, in French and in English, and work with the diaspora across time zones. Tell us what you are looking for — or what you would like to sell.

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Updated 2026-08-20