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Islamabad Property Prices 2026 Area Wise Rates, Trends & Investment Analysis
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Islamabad's property market isn't one market in 2026 it's eleven different ones moving at eleven different speeds. A 5 Marla plot can cost PKR 60 lakh in one society and PKR 3 crore two kilometres away. This guide walks through the eleven most-searched Islamabad locations, with current price bands, what's driving each one, and where to verify before you commit capital.
| Location | 5 Marla | 10 Marla | 1 Kanal |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA Islamabad | PKR 60 Lakh–1.80 Cr | PKR 75 Lakh–3.75 Cr | PKR 2–8.8 Cr |
| Bahria Enclave | PKR 50 Lakh–1.6 Cr | PKR 1–3 Cr | PKR 2.5–5 Cr |
| Gulberg Residencia | PKR 70 Lakh–1.30 Cr | PKR 50 Lakh–2.7 Cr | PKR 85 Lakh–4.5 Cr |
| Gulberg Greens (farmhouse, per Kanal) | 4 Kanal: PKR 3.5–15 Cr | 5 Kanal: PKR 5–17 Cr | 10 Kanal: PKR 17–40 Cr |
| Park View City | PKR 60 Lakh | PKR 1.2–2.5 Cr | PKR 2.4–4.5 Cr |
| DHA Margalla Enclave | PKR 1–2.5 Cr | PKR 1.5–4.5 Cr | PKR 2.25–8 Cr |
| DHA Margalla Orchards | — | PKR 1.98–2.45 Cr | PKR 2.8–4.5 Cr |
| B-17 (Block A & B) | — | PKR 1.9–2.3 Cr | PKR 1.9–4.25 Cr |
| G-13 | (4 Marla) PKR 2.7–2.9 Cr | PKR 5.25–6 Cr | PKR 6.7–10 Cr |
| G-14 | PKR 3 Cr | PKR 1.8–6 Cr | PKR 4–8.5 Cr |
| I-12 | PKR 1.2–1.9 Cr | — | — |
DHA remains the twin cities' benchmark "safe" brand. Current listings put 5 Marla plots anywhere from PKR 60 lakh to PKR 1.80 crore, 10 Marla plots between PKR 75 lakh and PKR 3.75 crore, and 1 Kanal plots from PKR 2 crore up to PKR 8.8 crore depending on phase and block. The wide spread reflects how differently DHA's older, fully developed phases price against its newer, still-developing ones a Phase 1 corner plot and a fresh Phase 2 extension plot can sit at opposite ends of that range. DHA's core appeal is legal certainty and steady appreciation rather than speculative upside.
Bahria is the liquidity leader the easiest inventory to move quickly. Current listing ranges show 5 Marla plots between PKR 50 lakh and PKR 1.6 crore, 10 Marla plots between PKR 1 crore and PKR 3 crore, 1 Kanal plots between PKR 2.5 crore and PKR 5 crore. Investors prioritizing fast resale over long-horizon growth consistently favour Bahria over DHA.
These are two different products under one brand, and buyers routinely mix them up. Gulberg Residencia is a standard residential plot scheme, currently pricing 5 Marla plots between PKR 70 lakh and PKR 1.30 crore, 10 Marla plots between PKR 50 lakh and PKR 2.7 crore, and 1 Kanal plots between PKR 85 lakh and PKR 4.5 crore a wide band driven by block and development stage. Gulberg Greens, next door, is IBECHS's farmhouse-plot project, sold in Kanal-plus sizes rather than Marla: 4 Kanal farmhouse plots currently range from PKR 3.5 crore to PKR 15 crore, 5 Kanal plots from PKR 5 crore to PKR 17 crore, and 10 Kanal plots from PKR 17 crore to PKR 40 crore, depending on block, road width, and development status. If a listing says "Gulberg" without specifying which project, the price difference alone should tell you which one you're looking at.
Park View City is one of the more affordable branded societies in Zone IV. 5 Marla plots currently sit around PKR 60 lakh, 10 Marla plots range from PKR 1.2 crore to PKR 2.5 crore, and 1 Kanal plots run PKR 2.4–4.5 crore still noticeably cheaper than B-17, Bahria Town, or Gulberg Residencia at the same sizes. It holds a Supreme Court-validated NOC and strong rental yields in the mid-price tier, covered further in our installment societies comparison.
The joint DHA–CDA venture near Taxila has moved up from its original installment-launch pricing as balloted inventory reaches resale. 5 Marla plots now range from PKR 1 crore to PKR 2.5 crore, 10 Marla plots from PKR 1.5 crore to PKR 4.5 crore, and 1 Kanal plots from PKR 2.25 crore to PKR 8 crore, with 1-, 2-, and 3-year payment plans still active on select second-balloting inventory at the lower end of these ranges.
B-17's Block A and Block B now trade in a tighter, higher band than the sector's older headline average suggested: 10 Marla plots across both blocks currently run PKR 1.9–2.3 crore, and 1 Kanal plots PKR 1.9–4.25 crore. Block A, being older and more developed, tends to sit toward the top of these ranges; Block B, still catching up on infrastructure, tends to anchor the lower end. Comparing a specific block against a specific block not "B-17" as a whole is still the only way to price a plot here accurately.
G-13, on Kashmir Highway near the airport corridor, prices at a real premium to G-14 and G-15 despite being adjacent. Current listings show 4 Marla plots between PKR 2.7 crore and PKR 2.9 crore, 10 Marla plots between PKR 5.25 crore and PKR 6 crore, and 1 Kanal plots between PKR 6.7 crore and PKR 10 crore among the highest per-marla rates of any G-sector in this guide. Pricing varies sharply by sub-sector (G-13/1 through G-13/4), so always confirm which sub-block a listing sits in before comparing.
G-14 sits below G-13 on price while offering similar Srinagar Highway access, though the gap has narrowed. 5 Marla plots are now listing around PKR 3 crore, 10 Marla plots range from PKR 1.8 crore to PKR 6 crore, and 1 Kanal plots run PKR 4–8.5 crore. The wide 10 Marla range reflects the gap between G-14's older, developed sub-sectors and its still-developing ones the same dynamic driving DHA's spread above.
I-12 has moved up meaningfully from its old "budget CDA sector" positioning. 5 Marla plots now range from PKR 1.2 crore to PKR 1.9 crore still below G-13 and G-14, but no longer the entry-level option it once was. Local buyers still favour it for CDA-backed legal security, but it's worth re-checking current listings before assuming I-12 is the cheap option in a comparison several sectors in this guide are now pricing close to or below it at the same plot size.
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Every figure above is the sticker price, not the landed cost. Section 236K (buyer) and 236C (seller) advance tax, plus Section 7E on idle plots above PKR 25 million FBR value, apply on top of the transaction price and shift materially with your filer status. Confirm current rates directly on the FBR portal before finalizing any deal thresholds have changed more than once in 2026.
No price band above means anything if the underlying NOC isn't valid. Cross-check every project against CDA's official list before paying token money start with our CDA-approved housing projects guide, and use the digital verification layer explained in NAB's Online Property Information System to cross-reference layout plans. You can also check live index movements directly on Zameen's Islamabad Price Index before negotiating.
Which of these ten locations offers the best value for a 5 Marla plot in 2026? Park View City (around PKR 60 lakh) is now the clear low-end option; Bahria Town and DHA Islamabad's lower band (PKR 50–60 lakh) can undercut it in specific phases, so compare active listings rather than assuming any one sector is cheapest by default.
Why do DHA Islamabad, DHA Margalla Enclave, and G-14 all show such wide price ranges? Each spans older, fully developed sub-phases and newer, still-developing ones in the same headline sector the range reflects that gap, not pricing uncertainty. Always ask which phase or sub-sector a listing sits in.
Is DHA Margalla Enclave or DHA Margalla Orchards the better entry point? Margalla Enclave has a lower floor and still offers installment plans on select inventory; Margalla Orchards is cash-only and prices in a narrower, higher band. The right pick depends on whether you need a payment plan.
Are these prices negotiable? Yes listing prices are asking prices, not closing prices. Corner and park-facing plots trade at a premium; interior plots often close 5–10% below ask.
Should I buy in an installment-friendly society or a cash-only one? Installment plans (DHA Margalla Enclave, Bahria Town) lower entry cost but carry developer/completion risk. Cash-only projects (DHA Margalla Orchards) cost more upfront but usually have clearer possession status.
Do these prices include development/possession charges? No plot prices are separate from CDA/developer development charges, which can add several lakh depending on society and plot size.
Prices in this guide reflect updated current listing ranges across blocks, sub-phases, and plot positions for each location, current as of 2026. Actual transaction prices vary by block, corner position, and possession status always verify current rates and NOC status directly with CDA, Society office or the relevant developer before purchase.