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5 Marla Plot Price in Islamabad 2026: Society-Wise Rates & Best Options
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A 5 Marla plot remains the entry point for most first-time buyers and small investors in Islamabad small enough to build affordably, liquid enough to resell fast. But "5 Marla in Islamabad" spans a price range of nearly 7x depending on the society, from under PKR 28 lac to over PKR 1.9 crore. This guide breaks down current 2026 rates society by society, so you can match your budget to the right project instead of guessing off a dealer's WhatsApp quote.
| Society | NOC Authority | Price Range (PKR) | Payment Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faisal Town Phase 2 | RDA | 27.9 lac (cash) – 34.95 lac (installment) | 3-year monthly plan |
| Capital Smart City | RDA | 28–60 lac | Installment plans available |
| Faisal Residencia | CDA (under scrutiny) | 30–45 lac | Varies by block |
| Faisal Hills | RDA | 35–90 lac (block-dependent) | 4-year installment (Blocks C/D) |
| Top City-1 | RDA |
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A 5 Marla plot remains the entry point for most first-time buyers and small investors in Islamabad small enough to build affordably, liquid enough to resell fast. But "5 Marla in Islamabad" spans a price range of nearly 7x depending on the society, from under PKR 28 lac to over PKR 1.9 crore. This guide breaks down current 2026 rates society by society, so you can match your budget to the right project instead of guessing off a dealer's WhatsApp quote.
| Society | NOC Authority | Price Range (PKR) | Payment Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faisal Town Phase 2 | RDA | 27.9 lac (cash) – 34.95 lac (installment) | 3-year monthly plan |
| Capital Smart City | RDA | 28–60 lac | Installment plans available |
| Faisal Residencia | CDA (under scrutiny) | 30–45 lac | Varies by block |
| Faisal Hills | RDA | 35–90 lac (block-dependent) | 4-year installment (Blocks C/D) |
| Top City-1 | RDA |
| 45–70 lac |
| Installments (Annex Block only) |
| Bahria Town Rawalpindi | RDA / CDA (phase-split) | 50 lac – 95 lac+ | Cash-only in newer phases; installments in some |
| CDA Sector I-15 | CDA | 50 lac – 1 crore | Resale, full cash |
| Bahria Enclave | CDA (Layout Plan approved) | 60 lac – 1.60 crore | Resale-dominant, full cash |
| Faisal Margalla City | CDA | 75 lac – 1.20 crore | Developer plan |
| Park View City (F/H Block) | CDA | 85 lac – 1.4 crore | 1-year, 8 quarterly installments |
| CDA Sector I-14 | CDA | 90 lac – 1.50 crore | Fully developed, no installments |
| Faisal Town Phase 1 | RDA | 95 lac – 1.5 crore | Resale, mostly full cash |
| CDA Sector I-12 | CDA | 1.20 – 1.9 crore | Resale, full cash |
| DHA Margalla Enclave | CDA + DHA | 1.55 crore | 3-year installment, 15% down |
| DHA Gandhara (Phase 9) | DHA (self-regulated) | Pre-launch, TBD | Not yet released |
Read this table correctly: the cheapest number isn't the safest number. Some of the lowest entries above (Faisal Residencia, early Capital Smart City sectors) carry legal caveats explained below. Price alone should never be your only filter.
Faisal Town Phase 2 currently offers the lowest verified entry point on this list PKR 27.9 lac in full cash, or PKR 34.95 lac spread over a 3-year installment plan (PKR 13.35 lac down, PKR 60,000/month). Almost every block carries the same price, so the real decision is Model Block or Sector X for quick construction versus I Block for better resale value and views. Development charges are already included no surprise costs at transfer.
Capital Smart City spans PKR 28–60 lac depending on sector and proximity to the M-2 interchange. As Pakistan's first RDA-approved "smart city," it draws heavy overseas Pakistani interest, but confirm your specific sector isn't among those flagged under litigation before paying.
Faisal Residencia, in Sector E-17, sits at PKR 30–45 lac the cheapest CDA-adjacent option on this list. Caution: its NOC is currently under scrutiny at CDA, and price upside is explicitly tied to that approval coming through. Treat this as a higher-risk, higher-reward entry.
Faisal Hills, on GT Road near Taxila, is the widest-ranging entry in the affordable-to-mid bracket — PKR 35 lac in Block C/D up to PKR 90 lac in developed blocks with ready utilities. It holds a full RDA NOC across all 11,823 Kanals, backed by Faisal Town Group's track record across four other approved projects.
Top City-1 runs PKR 45–70 lac near Islamabad International Airport. Established blocks (A–H) are resale-only; fresh installment plans exist only in the newly launched Annex Block. Avoid Block G entirely it falls under Civil Aviation Authority acquisition and carries active legal risk. For more on airport-corridor societies and their regulatory status, see our housing societies near Islamabad International Airport guide.
Bahria Town Rawalpindi starts around PKR 50 lac in newer, cash-only phases and climbs to PKR 95 lac and above in established sectors of Phase 8 with possession and paid utility charges. Jurisdiction is genuinely split by phase Phases I, II, III, and VIII fall under RDA, while Phases III-E, IV, V, VI, and VII fall under CDA so confirm your specific phase's authority before assuming either applies. For the full jurisdiction breakdown, see our RDA vs CDA jurisdiction guide.
Bahria Enclave, Bahria Town's flagship Islamabad project in CDA Zone 4, spans PKR 60 lac in less-developed outer sectors up to PKR 1.60 crore in fully developed prime sectors. It holds CDA Layout Plan approval (Phase I: December 2020, Phase II: February 2021) across 12,543 Kanals, and possession has already been granted in several sectors making it bankable collateral at major commercial banks. Inventory here is resale-dominant; don't expect fresh developer installment plans.
Faisal Margalla City (Sector B-17) now runs PKR 75 lac – 1.20 crore, a significant step up from earlier resale rates, offering Margalla Hills views at a lower entry point than the DHA and Park View projects in the premium tier below.
Faisal Town Phase 1, the flagship, fully developed project on N-80 near Fateh Jang Interchange, is resale-dominant at PKR 95 lac – 1.5 crore you're paying for established amenities and immediate build-readiness rather than pre-launch upside.
The I-series sectors are pure CDA government sectors rather than private housing societies no developer, no marketing office, just government-planned land bought and sold on the open resale market.
All three sit on the improving Rawat–Thalian Interchange corridor, with connectivity to Islamabad International Airport strengthening as the Ring Road nears completion. As pure CDA sectors, verification is simpler than with private societies check ownership and transfer records directly through CDA rather than a developer's sales office. See our guide on CDA-approved housing projects in Islamabad for how CDA sector verification differs from private-society NOC checks.
DHA Margalla Enclave commands PKR 1.55 crore for a 5 Marla plot nearly triple Faisal Town Phase 2's cash price for the same plot size. What you're paying for: a CDA + DHA Islamabad joint venture (the only one of its kind in Islamabad), and a demonstrated 11-month possession delivery the fastest of any society in this market. First-balloting investors have already realized PKR 8–10 million in resale profit within months. A 3-year installment plan with 15% down is still available.
Park View City, in currently active blocks (F and H), prices 5 Marla at PKR 85 lac – 1.4 crore under the official 2026 payment plan a sharp jump from the PKR 45–65 lac range seen in older resale listings, reflecting the roughly 50% price appreciation the society has posted over the past two years. It carries a full CDA NOC and Supreme Court-validated layout plan, making it one of the more legally robust private societies in this price bracket.
Price alone tells you nothing about whether your capital is protected. Before transferring any payment:
A vacant 5 Marla plot earns zero rental income while you hold it, and is subject to recurring Section 7E tax on idle land. If your budget stretches to a constructed 5 Marla house in an already-developed block instead of a bare plot in a pre-launch sector, the income and tax profile changes meaningfully. Our house vs plot investment ROI analysis walks through the numbers in detail.
Every price above is a snapshot of a fast-moving market confirm current rates directly with each society's official sales office or a licensed dealer before committing, and never pay before the NOC and block-specific status are independently verified.
All prices verified as of mid-2026 and subject to market fluctuation. Always confirm current rates and NOC status directly with the relevant authority or developer before making any financial commitment.
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| 45–70 lac |
| Installments (Annex Block only) |
| Bahria Town Rawalpindi | RDA / CDA (phase-split) | 50 lac – 95 lac+ | Cash-only in newer phases; installments in some |
| CDA Sector I-15 | CDA | 50 lac – 1 crore | Resale, full cash |
| Bahria Enclave | CDA (Layout Plan approved) | 60 lac – 1.60 crore | Resale-dominant, full cash |
| Faisal Margalla City | CDA | 75 lac – 1.20 crore | Developer plan |
| Park View City (F/H Block) | CDA | 85 lac – 1.4 crore | 1-year, 8 quarterly installments |
| CDA Sector I-14 | CDA | 90 lac – 1.50 crore | Fully developed, no installments |
| Faisal Town Phase 1 | RDA | 95 lac – 1.5 crore | Resale, mostly full cash |
| CDA Sector I-12 | CDA | 1.20 – 1.9 crore | Resale, full cash |
| DHA Margalla Enclave | CDA + DHA | 1.55 crore | 3-year installment, 15% down |
| DHA Gandhara (Phase 9) | DHA (self-regulated) | Pre-launch, TBD | Not yet released |
Read this table correctly: the cheapest number isn't the safest number. Some of the lowest entries above (Faisal Residencia, early Capital Smart City sectors) carry legal caveats explained below. Price alone should never be your only filter.
Faisal Town Phase 2 currently offers the lowest verified entry point on this list PKR 27.9 lac in full cash, or PKR 34.95 lac spread over a 3-year installment plan (PKR 13.35 lac down, PKR 60,000/month). Almost every block carries the same price, so the real decision is Model Block or Sector X for quick construction versus I Block for better resale value and views. Development charges are already included no surprise costs at transfer.
Capital Smart City spans PKR 28–60 lac depending on sector and proximity to the M-2 interchange. As Pakistan's first RDA-approved "smart city," it draws heavy overseas Pakistani interest, but confirm your specific sector isn't among those flagged under litigation before paying.
Faisal Residencia, in Sector E-17, sits at PKR 30–45 lac the cheapest CDA-adjacent option on this list. Caution: its NOC is currently under scrutiny at CDA, and price upside is explicitly tied to that approval coming through. Treat this as a higher-risk, higher-reward entry.
Faisal Hills, on GT Road near Taxila, is the widest-ranging entry in the affordable-to-mid bracket — PKR 35 lac in Block C/D up to PKR 90 lac in developed blocks with ready utilities. It holds a full RDA NOC across all 11,823 Kanals, backed by Faisal Town Group's track record across four other approved projects.
Top City-1 runs PKR 45–70 lac near Islamabad International Airport. Established blocks (A–H) are resale-only; fresh installment plans exist only in the newly launched Annex Block. Avoid Block G entirely it falls under Civil Aviation Authority acquisition and carries active legal risk. For more on airport-corridor societies and their regulatory status, see our housing societies near Islamabad International Airport guide.
Bahria Town Rawalpindi starts around PKR 50 lac in newer, cash-only phases and climbs to PKR 95 lac and above in established sectors of Phase 8 with possession and paid utility charges. Jurisdiction is genuinely split by phase Phases I, II, III, and VIII fall under RDA, while Phases III-E, IV, V, VI, and VII fall under CDA so confirm your specific phase's authority before assuming either applies. For the full jurisdiction breakdown, see our RDA vs CDA jurisdiction guide.
Bahria Enclave, Bahria Town's flagship Islamabad project in CDA Zone 4, spans PKR 60 lac in less-developed outer sectors up to PKR 1.60 crore in fully developed prime sectors. It holds CDA Layout Plan approval (Phase I: December 2020, Phase II: February 2021) across 12,543 Kanals, and possession has already been granted in several sectors making it bankable collateral at major commercial banks. Inventory here is resale-dominant; don't expect fresh developer installment plans.
Faisal Margalla City (Sector B-17) now runs PKR 75 lac – 1.20 crore, a significant step up from earlier resale rates, offering Margalla Hills views at a lower entry point than the DHA and Park View projects in the premium tier below.
Faisal Town Phase 1, the flagship, fully developed project on N-80 near Fateh Jang Interchange, is resale-dominant at PKR 95 lac – 1.5 crore you're paying for established amenities and immediate build-readiness rather than pre-launch upside.
The I-series sectors are pure CDA government sectors rather than private housing societies no developer, no marketing office, just government-planned land bought and sold on the open resale market.
All three sit on the improving Rawat–Thalian Interchange corridor, with connectivity to Islamabad International Airport strengthening as the Ring Road nears completion. As pure CDA sectors, verification is simpler than with private societies check ownership and transfer records directly through CDA rather than a developer's sales office. See our guide on CDA-approved housing projects in Islamabad for how CDA sector verification differs from private-society NOC checks.
DHA Margalla Enclave commands PKR 1.55 crore for a 5 Marla plot nearly triple Faisal Town Phase 2's cash price for the same plot size. What you're paying for: a CDA + DHA Islamabad joint venture (the only one of its kind in Islamabad), and a demonstrated 11-month possession delivery the fastest of any society in this market. First-balloting investors have already realized PKR 8–10 million in resale profit within months. A 3-year installment plan with 15% down is still available.
Park View City, in currently active blocks (F and H), prices 5 Marla at PKR 85 lac – 1.4 crore under the official 2026 payment plan a sharp jump from the PKR 45–65 lac range seen in older resale listings, reflecting the roughly 50% price appreciation the society has posted over the past two years. It carries a full CDA NOC and Supreme Court-validated layout plan, making it one of the more legally robust private societies in this price bracket.
Price alone tells you nothing about whether your capital is protected. Before transferring any payment:
A vacant 5 Marla plot earns zero rental income while you hold it, and is subject to recurring Section 7E tax on idle land. If your budget stretches to a constructed 5 Marla house in an already-developed block instead of a bare plot in a pre-launch sector, the income and tax profile changes meaningfully. Our house vs plot investment ROI analysis walks through the numbers in detail.
Every price above is a snapshot of a fast-moving market confirm current rates directly with each society's official sales office or a licensed dealer before committing, and never pay before the NOC and block-specific status are independently verified.
All prices verified as of mid-2026 and subject to market fluctuation. Always confirm current rates and NOC status directly with the relevant authority or developer before making any financial commitment.
Karachi police have submitted a fresh charge sheet in the Gul Plaza fire case, placing primary responsibility on the shopping mall’s management over serious fire safety failures. The findings have renewed scrutiny of safety compliance, emergency exits and legal liability across Karachi’s older commercial plazas.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged early groundbreaking of Pakistan’s ML-1 railway project as the government and ADB push for faster progress on railway reforms, freight connectivity, and infrastructure development. The project could have major implications for industrial land, warehousing, and logistics property along the Karachi–Peshawar corridor.
Punjab has expanded its environmental enforcement drive, with construction sites now facing stricter inspections and sealing over regulatory violations. Six of 30 inspected sites were sealed during the reviewed period.
KDA has identified more than 350 shops, houses and structures on authority land worth over Rs8 billion in North Karachi. Occupants unable to prove legal title could face eviction and demolition.