FAQs – Crystal Rivers FAQs – Crystal Rivers

Crystal Rivers is a mixed-use development in Athi River, Machakos County, providing a modern, spacious and secure gated community complete with an ultra-modern shopping mall for new home buyers and visitors alike.

The mall provides an exciting and functional shopping experience for all. The airy and spacious mall has a Chandarana Foodplus Supermarket outlet and other leading brands including pharmacies, salons, liquor dealers, apparel outlets, Mpesa agents and many more have lined up to take up spaces in the mall. The spacious parking space and proximity to Mombasa Road make it easy and convenient to get in and out for shoppers in transit. Residents have easy access for all their shopping needs and spaces to socialize and meet friends, family, business partners and acquaintances.

The housing development is comprised of 56 three-bedroom townhouses measuring 145 sqm each, 82 four-bedroom townhouses measuring 160 sqm each, and 260 three-bedroom apartments measuring 100 sqm each.

Crystal Rivers was developed by the Safaricom Staff Pension Scheme.

Crystal Rivers’ homes are situated along Mombasa Road, next to the Athi River.

The location is 10 minutes away from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the SGR station and the Expressway therefore giving one easy access to the city.

The development comprises of a perfect combination of tastefully designed:

  • Shopping Mall
  • 3 & 4 bedroomed Town houses 138 units
  • A cluster of 3 bed-roomed Apartments in 13 blocks
  • Kindergarten

The real estate site comprises of 398 units, most of which are apartments (260), town houses (82) and three-bedroom maisonettes (56). So far, more than 300 units have been sold out.

The main objective of this real estate investment was to diversify Safaricom’s Staff Pension Scheme’s investments besides giving its members good returns, while at the same time giving the public a chance to own some great real estate.

  • Independent access to the state-of-the-art mall
  • Each unit has 2 parking slots available
  • Private gardens
  • Spacious lounge area
  • Kitchens open to the dining area
  • Working spaces
  • Solar water heating
  • Fibre optic cables and integrated internet provision for each unit.
  • CCTV Cameras in all common areas
  • A 24 hr and back-up security
  • An outdoor swimming pool and a Kindergarten
  • Cabro paved roads with street lights
  • A Bio-Digester
  • Main boundary wall with electric fence and razor wire
  • Children’s playground located in a safe and secure area.
  • Standby generator for common areas; inverter system for all units.
  • A River Front

The Legal costings are as follows:

  • Legal fees (inclusive of VAT) – Kshs 142,100.00
  • Stamping expenses – Kshs 1,500.00
  • Office disbursements (inclusive of VAT) – Kshs 8,700.00
  • Registration costs and fees, valuation fees and sectional titles processing – Kshs 95,000.00
  • Stamp duty and 2 counterparts of the transfer* (subject to valuation) we have indicated the current rate but this is subject to change on valuation.
  • Stamp duty is 4% of the valued amount – Kshs 260,040.00
  • There is a borehole that has been drilled within the site to supplement supply from Mavoko Water Company. The housing project has large underground and elevated storage tanks and smaller rooftop tanks to cater for each apartment block and town houses.
  • In case of any enquiries get in touch with our Property Consultants on:
  • FOR ALL SALES ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL OUR APPROVED AGENTS BELOW  0748 503 015, 0757 620 202
  • Email Address: sales@crystalrivers.co.ke
  • A Kenyan citizen who resides or works in another country.
  • Non-residents and Kenyans living abroad can purchase property at Crystal Rivers. They will be expected to provide identification documents and relevant taxation documents as required from residents for documentation of ownership deeds and payment of stamp duty.
  • No, just for sale, but we have some that come up from time to time.
  • Unfortunately, not. Only Mortgage and Installment plans
  • Diversification: Purchasing a home at Crystal Rivers Mall and Residences – can help to diversify your portfolio, which can reduce your overall risk. This is especially important if you are heavily invested in stocks or other financial instruments that are subject to market fluctuations.
  • Passive income: Owning rental property can provide a steady stream of passive income, which can help to supplement your income while living in the diaspora.
  • Asset appreciation: The value of the investment you make via Crystal Rivers is likely to appreciate over time, which means that your investment could potentially increase in value. This, will in turn, provide a good return on your investment in the long run.
  • Titles: You too shall be provided with sectional titles for each purchase unit
  • Accessibility: Crystal Rivers is 20 minutes away from the CBD and is also close to the new Nairobi Expressway, the SGR and the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
  • Chandarana Supermarket
  • Diamond Junior School

N/B: Both establishments have offered the community of Crystal Rivers much convenience and access to fine living.

  • The deposit for this plan is 1M. Then the bank finances you the balance at 9.5% for 25 years.100% financing requires no deposit but the client pays all closing costs, 105% financing covers the full purchase price and closing costs.
  • At Crystal Rivers Mall & Residence, the fixed-rate mortgage comprises a 25-year term on 105% financing at a rate of 9.5%. However, one is free to choose the number of years suitable to them e.g. 5, 10, 15, the maximum being 25.
  • The percentage split for any referral will be 1% hence payment will only be made upon receiving a full deposit.
  • Validation will be through email whereby the referee will have to copy the referred party – to confirm the transaction.
  • 6.5M with a non-changing rate of 9.5% with Stanbic Bank.

Our discounts apply in two categories.

  • 5 -9 Apartments 5% discount on each unit.
  • 10 -20 Apartments 10% discount on each unit.
  • Stanbic Bank is the main Crystal Rivers Partner.
  • Yes, you can. But not all banks have the 9.5% rate thus our partnership with   Stanbic.
  • The purchase price of 6.5M is exclusive of closing costs. However, if the bank finances you 105% it will be all-inclusive in the 50k but must be for 25 years.
  • The monthly rental income ranges from Kshs 45,000, inclusive of the service charge.

Yes, considering the Crystal Rivers mixed-use development is a modern, spacious and secure gated community, complete with an ultra-modern shopping mall for new home buyers and visitors alike. It is not comparable with any other development in Nairobi due to several factors:

  1. Located near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), SGR and the Expressway therefore giving one easy access to the city.
  2. The only apartments in Nairobi having a 4-aside playground as part of the amenities.

Crystal Rivers development has a fully functional water treatment plant and water recycling plant. As a result, every development (including apartments) gets portable water in the tap 24 hrs. – – The recycling plant helps recover 80% of all the wastewater generated within the development and is utilized for secondary purposes e.g. cleaning, and fire-fighting.

There is a jogging track provision within the 5.7 acres of Crystal Rivers for use by the residents.

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