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5 Case Studies of Profitable Plot Investments Along Major Highways

  • Janmika Group
  • Feb 7, 2025

5 Case Studies of Profitable Plot Investments Along Major Highways

5 Case Studies of Profitable Plot Investments Along Major Highways

Yamuna Expressway, India – Early Investor Windfall

  1. Location :Greater Noida to Agra

  2. Year of Investment:: 2010 (early development phase)

  3. Initial Price:: ₹3,500 per sq. meter

  4. Current Price (2025):: ₹25,000+ per sq. meter

    5. Key Factors::

  5. Proximity to Jewar International Airport project announcement.

  6. Development of nearby industrial hubs (Yamuna Industrial Development Authority).

  7. Government push for infrastructure (metro, logistics parks).

    8. Outcome::

    Investors saw over 500% appreciation within a decade. Many converted their plots into commercial properties (warehouses, retail) due to increased traffic and industrial activity.

Katy Freeway Expansion, Houston, USA

  1. Location:West Houston along I-10 (Katy Freeway)

  2. Year of Investment:Early 2000s (pre-expansion phase)

  3. Initial Price:$5/sq. ft

  4. Current Price (2025): $35-50/sq. ft

    5. Key Factors:

  5. Widening of freeway to the widest in the world (26 lanes).

  6. Explosion of residential and commercial development post-expansion.

  7. Oil & gas sector growth in Houston creating demand.

    8. Outcome:

    Landowners who bought pre-expansion witnessed 600-900% appreciation. Many leased land to retail chains, fast food outlets, and gas stations.

Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Corridor, Kenya

  1. Location:Machakos County near Nairobi

  2. Year of Investment:2014

  3. Initial Price:KSh 150,000 per acre

  4. Current Price (2025): KSh 1,200,000+ per acre

    5. Key Factors:

  5. Upgrading of highway into dual carriageway.

  6. Boom in logistics & real estate driven by the Standard Gauge Railway.

  7. Proximity to Nairobi and industrial parks.

    8. Outcome:

    Land appreciation of 700%+. Investors turned plots into truck stops, warehouses, and residential colonies.

Western Sydney Airport Corridor, Australia

  1. Location:Badgerys Creek, near M12 Motorway

  2. Year of Investment:2016 (pre-airport construction)

  3. Initial Price:AUD $150,000 per acre

  4. Current Price (2025): AUD $600,000+ per acre

    5. Key Factors:

  5. New Western Sydney International Airport construction.

  6. M12 Motorway linking highway to airport.

  7. Zoning changes favoring industrial & commercial use.

    8. Outcome:

    Land value increased 4x. Some investors sold early, while others are leasing plots for logistics hubs, given the airport's operational phase.

Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M2), Pakistan

  1. Location:Near Chakri Interchange, Rawalpindi

  2. Year of Investment:2015

  3. Initial Price:PKR 600,000 per kanal

  4. Current Price (2025): PKR 3,500,000+ per kanal

    5. Key Factors:

  5. Access via Motorway M2 made it prime for housing societies.

  6. Developments like Capital Smart City increased surrounding land value.

  7. Government incentives for real estate investors.

    8. Outcome:

    500%+ returns realized by investors. Many transitioned to residential and commercial development projects, capitalizing on rising demand.

    Key Takeaways Across All Case Studies:

  8. Timing Matters: Investing before infrastructure projects are completed yields highest returns.

  9. Proximity to Access Points: Interchanges, airports, and industrial hubs drive value.

  10. Diversification: Converting raw land to commercial/residential after appreciation multiplies profits.

  11. Policy Influence: Government zoning & incentives play a major role.