Which are the best estates in Lagos island and mainland?
Are you thinking about getting a residential house in Lagos? A place you and your family can stay and be safe at the same time, either on the island or mainland?
I’ve got for you a list of Lagos best estates both on the island or mainland, so sit back and enjoy.
An estate is a group of homes and other buildings built as a single development, it is usually built by a contractor with a few styles of houses and designs.
In this updated article, you’ll find information about
- Estates in Lagos overview
- List of estates in Lagos mainland
- Estates in Lagos Island
- Most expensive estate in Lagos state and more..
List of Estates In Lagos Mainland
Houses in estates are built in such a way that they are uniform in appearance. An estate could also be an extensive area of land in the country usually with different houses owned by families.
This list have been segmented into estates in Lagos Mainland, estates in Lagos island, estates in Lekki, estates in Ajah, and you’ll come to know which of these estates is the biggest.
Without further ado, let’s dig into my list of top estates in Lagos Mainland.
Orchid Court GRA Ikeja
This is one of the top estates in Lagos with elegant apartments and unique architectural standards with European-standard finishing materials.
This estate in Lagos is located in Ikeja and it has 7 types of residential units from which you can choose from.
Each of the units in this estate has its unique view and serene spatial arrangements, with recreational facilities which includes children’s play area, swimming pool, recreational gym, landscape, outdoors and terraces.
Orchid Court has safety measures like electric fence, intercom and video door phones.
This estate is developed by RT Briscoe and they are one of the most reputable developers of commercial and residential properties.
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Shonibare Estate In Maryland
This estate in Lagos orders so many premium rents because it put buyers mind at rest; it enjoys the security advantage of its nearness to Ikeja army cantonment.
Shonibare estate has their street lines with trees; its architecture is restrained and top notch. Hence, it has a calming environment which is an advantage.
It’s okay to say this is one of the best estates in Lagos state that is safe for children to play and their parents’ mind will be at rest.
This is sure an estate to consider when searching for estates on the mainland in Lagos.
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Pearl View Estate In Yaba
Pearl view estate is situated along Panti Street Adekunle Yaba. This is another estate in Lagos mainland that consists of thirty four 3 bedroom apartments all en suite.
This estate is built by experts and quality resources to give the best financial and lifestyle investments.
There are wide array of facilities to deliver comfort to occupants and promises excellent returns on investment to investors.
The homes in this estate in Lagos are designed to combine functional ideas and contemporary styles.
Facilities include elevators, alternative power, water treatment plant, well constructed drainage and good parking space.
You will agree with me that it’s truly one of the best estates in Lagos no doubt about that.
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Ojodu Estate
This is one of the estates in Lagos located at Omole phase 1, Ojodu Berger. This estate is small but highly exclusive with top notch security and roads that are well laid and of the highest grade.
This estate can be considered the most expensive on the ojodu-berger axis, houses in this estate are mostly duplexes and detached houses. I would say its one of the best estates in Lagos state no doubt.
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Grenadine Homes Citiview Estate Magodo
This is one of the best estates in Lagos mainland located at Arepo at the boundary of Lagos and Ogun state.
It has an organized and serene environment; it is also covered by the global certificate of occupancy.
This estate in Lagos is developed along a zonal parameter commercial zone and residential zone. Its facilities include infrastructures, recreational gardens and parks, administrative service delivery and security.
Grenadine homes Citiview estates is a private estate which sets a high level benchmark where infrastructures, service delivery, environment functional and lofty style.
It is a 15 minutes’ drive to Muritala Muhammed airport and five minutes’ drive from Magodo secretariat.
You all will agree with me that when mentioning best estates in Lagos grenadine estates cannot be left out.
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Okupe Estate

This estate is one of the high-end estates in Lagos Nigeria. It is located very close to Maryland tunnel when coming from Anthony village.
The facilities within this estate include well laid road network, functional drainage channels, security street lights to mention but a few.
This estate is almost fully developed and the houses in this estate are mostly duplexes and detached houses with few bungalow buildings and few blocks of flat as well.
And so with all of the above qualities Okupe estate is one of the best estates in Lagos state.
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Gcappa Estate
This is one of the estates in Lagos that is built and named after G.Cappa PLC, one of Nigeria’s leading and Civil Engineering Construction Company.
G.Cappa is located along bank Anthony way a few minutes from Maryland bus stop.
The infrastructure in this estate in Lagos is second to none and the roads are well laid with ample drainage systems, street lights adorn the streets and security is not left out.
With that being said this estate in Lagos is one to look out for when considering settling down in Lagos.
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I told yah, this list of estates in Lagos is segmented into different locations. Now, let’s move to estates on the island.
List of Estates In Lagos Island
The list of Lagos estates continues.
Parkview Estate Ikoyi
On my list of best estates in Lagos island is Parkview estate, located in Ikoyi just before Banana Island. It is owned by a Royal family in Lagos.
This estate in Lagos is still developing and so there are a lot of vacant lands still up for sale in this estate but I must warn you it is quite expensive to get a land here.
Parkview estate is majorly residential but there are few private firms who have offices and guest house there.
The security in this estate is top notch; reports have it there has never been any case of robbery in the estate.
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Pinnock Beach Estate In Lekki Lagos
Pinnock Beach estate is another one on my list of estates in Lagos Island. It is built on about three hectares of land within Pinnock beach in Lekki.
This estate has good infrastructures and well laid roads and drainage, while security is not left out as well.
Pinnock estate comprises of the following housing units:
- 11 units of 5bedroom detached houses with BQ,
- 25 units of 4 bedroom semi detached houses with BQ,
- 42 units of 3 bedroom apartment with BQ and
- 2 units 4 bedroom marionette with BQ.
All housing units will be well finished with certificate of occupancy issued as well to buyers.
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Living Gold Terraces Estate

Living gold terraces is located in Banana island ikoyi Lagos. This is one of the estates in Lagos which is a luxury residential area with an ocean view and state of the arts facilities.
This estate has 32 units of 4 luxury bedrooms terraces houses with 2 bedroom servant quarters each.
The facilities in this estate include:
- Fully air conditioned accommodation
- Fitted kitchen
- Washing and drying machines
- Swimming pool
- Squash court
- Fitted gymnasium
- Dedicated transformer
- 24 hours security service
- Well laid land scaling and treated water borehole plant.
This is also a very expensive estate in Lagos I would say, so it’s not for the faint hearted…..lol.
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Chevy View Estate
This estate among the estates in Lagos is located along chevron drive, off the 7th round about of the lekki- epe express way and directly opposite chevron Nigeria Ltd Head office.
Chevron estate is not exclusively a residential estate as there are quite a number of offices and businesses located within it. It also has schools and hotels in it.
Most of the residential buildings in this estate are semi-detached and fully detached terraces.
Most of them were built by estate developers who buy lands, builds it and sells it off to interested buyers.
There is a high rate of appreciation for your property in this estate because of its location.
Friends Colony Estate
This is one of the estates in Lagos that is a fully residential. It is located in Agungi/Osapa area of Lekki. I
t was developed by Aircom Nigeria who are known for developing neat and well serviced residential estates.
This estate in Lagos has infrastructures like good roads and drainage system, 24 hours electricity, water treated plant, 24 hours security patrol, beautiful landscaping and great waste management to mention a few.
The estate can be accessed via Agungi or Osapa road; it’s a very good and serene environment to stay no doubt.
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Which Is The Most Expensive Estate?
Banana Island Lagos is the most expensive place to own a property in Lagos state.
Banana island is an artificial island off the foreshore of Ikoyi and its curved like the shape of banana and so the name.
This place has the highest densities of most if not all of Nigerian millionaire within its boundaries, so it’s a no go area for fainted hearts.
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A three bedroom apartment in this area sells for at least 700 million naira and if you can’t afford to buy an apartment you can rent a five bedroom flat which costs between 10 – 15 million naira.
Banana island has millionaires like Mike Adenuga, Iyabo Obasanjo, Kola Abiola, Sayuu Dantata, Linda ikeji to mention a few.
It is said that they enjoy 24hours supply of uninterrupted electricity, this happens only in the presidential lounge in aso rock………that’s how exquisite and luxurious this place is.
Concluding Notes on Best Estates In Lagos
That’s my list of top 12 best estates in Lagos. If you’ve ever played the monopoly board game, you’ll agree with me that real estate is one sure fire way to make passive income.
With an increasing population in Nigeria every day, people will always need a house to lay down at night. You can’t be wrong to start a real estate business.
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