Luxury Homes for Sale in Runda, Nairobi
Runda is Nairobi's most exclusive residential address — gated estates, large plots, ambassadorial neighbours, and a five-minute drive to the UN complex at Gigiri.
What Buying in Runda Looks Like
Runda is a cluster of long-established gated estates north of Nairobi off Limuru Road and Kiambu Road — Runda Estate (the original), Runda Mhasibu, Runda Mimosa, Runda Meadows, and Runda Paradise. Most homes are 5-7 bedroom detached residences on plots of half an acre to a full acre, with mature trees, deep setbacks, and 24-hour estate security.
The neighbourhood is shaped by its proximity to Gigiri — UN HQ for Africa, the World Food Programme, and several embassies — so it has historically housed senior diplomats, NGO executives, and successful Kenyan business families. The International School of Kenya is 10 minutes away.
Pricing in Runda starts where most other Nairobi suburbs end. Expect KES 80M to KES 200M for a quality family home in an established estate, and KES 200M to KES 500M+ for newer luxury builds, very large plots, or trophy properties. Vacant plots, where they appear, run KES 60M to KES 150M.
Runda has been Nairobi's premier address for three decades, and the reasons it stays at the top have not changed.
What you actually pay for in Runda:
- Real estate security, not a brochure
Estate-level security with a managed gate, internal patrols, and homeowner-funded reinforcement is standard. Runda residents in senior diplomatic and corporate roles set the bar high; the estates respond to it.
- UN, NGO, and corporate executive demand
Senior expatriate and NGO tenants rent Runda homes at premium rates with multi-year contracts. For owner-occupiers who later relocate, this means a deep, stable rental pool.
- Limited new supply
Plots are large and almost all titled. New supply comes from subdivision and redevelopment, not expansion. That structural scarcity is what holds Runda values year after year.
Runda is bought once and held. It is not a yield play — it is a generational hold for buyers who can afford the entry ticket.
Verified Listings in Runda
Live listings filtered to Runda from EARB-licensed agents on ArdhiHome. Every listing here is tied to a current EARB licence we have verified against the public register.
Runda — Indicative 2026 prices
Indicative ranges only — actual pricing varies by unit, finish, and developer. Always confirm current price with the EARB-licensed agent and your conveyancer.
| Property type | Indicative range (KES) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 5-bed home, established estate | KES 80M – 150M | Runda Mhasibu, Mimosa, Meadows |
| 6-7 bed luxury build | KES 200M – 500M+ | Newer high-spec homes |
| Half-acre plot | KES 60M – 100M | Subject to estate availability |
| Full-acre plot | KES 100M – 180M | Rare; usually subdivision opportunity |
Best For
Common Property Types
Area Reference Points
- Schools
- International School of Kenya (Gigiri), Rosslyn Academy, Braeburn Garden Estate
- Healthcare
- Aga Khan University Hospital (Limuru Road), Avenue Hospital
- Shopping & leisure
- Two Rivers Mall, Village Market, Karura Forest, Windsor Golf & Country Club
- Transport
- Limuru Road, Kiambu Road, Northern Bypass; ~30-40 min to CBD
- Major employers nearby
- UN HQ Africa (Gigiri), embassies, Two Rivers business district
Runda Property FAQ
Indicative information only. Pricing, rental yields, and area characteristics on this page are summarised from market observation and public sources for guidance. Property prices in Kenya change quickly and vary materially by unit, finish, plot size, and developer. ArdhiHome does not warrant that any specific listing will fall within the ranges shown.
Always confirm current pricing with the EARB-licensed selling agent on the listing, verify the title with a Kenyan-licensed advocate (our vetted legal network includes Midikira LLP), and review the Sale Agreement before any deposit changes hands.
