Ask most people where to buy property in Lagos and the answer comes fast: Ikoyi, Victoria Island or Lekki. Those addresses earn their reputation, but they also come with premium prices, heavy traffic and a fast-closing window of opportunity.
Meanwhile, a quieter story is unfolding on the mainland. Anthony sits at the centre of it, and for buyers and investors who value access, value and long-term potential, it deserves a closer look.
A central address that works for daily life
Anthony’s biggest strength is where it sits. It is close to Ikeja, Maryland, Ilupeju and Gbagada, which puts residents near major business districts, schools and the airport corridor. Greensprings School is based in Anthony Village, and the area is well placed for people who move between the mainland’s commercial hubs.
That matters for two reasons:
- Time. Living centrally on the mainland means shorter, simpler trips for work, school and travel, without the long Lekki-Epe Expressway commute.
- Demand. Tenants and short-stay guests pay a premium to stay central, so well-located apartments tend to attract steady interest.
The price gap against the Island
The Island carries a premium. A two-bedroom apartment in Lekki can cost roughly ₦90 million to ₦180 million, and Ikoyi sits higher still, with luxury homes there reaching into the billions.
Anthony offers something different. It is priced below Ikoyi and Lekki, yet it draws strong middle-to-upper demand because of its central position. That gap is the opportunity. Buyers get a prime mainland location at a lower entry point, with room for the area’s value to grow.
Prices vary by property type and developer, so the right comparison is always like for like. But the pattern is clear: you pay less to be central in Anthony than you would to be central on the Island.
Why buying early matters
Good opportunities on the mainland don’t stay quiet forever. Here is why timing counts:
- Central land is limited. There is only so much of it close to Ikeja, Maryland, Ilupeju and Gbagada, and new quality builds are scarce.
- Demand keeps coming. Professionals, families and business travellers all want to be central, and that interest tends to hold firm.
- Price gaps tend to narrow. As an area becomes better known, the discount against more famous addresses usually shrinks. Early buyers get in before that happens.
- More ways to earn. An apartment here can work as an annual rental for steady income or as a shortlet for higher upside, so you can match the strategy to your goals.
No property is guaranteed to rise in value, and location is only one part of the picture. Build quality, documentation and the right entry price matter just as much.
Make your move while the gap is open
Anthony brings together what many buyers are looking for: a central mainland location, a lower entry point than the Island, and demand that supports both long-term rental and shortlet income.
If you are thinking about owning a property in Anthony, we would love to talk. Reach out to the TaureanMax team and take the first step toward a smarter address.
