Last updated: June 2026
Tesano is one of Accra’s smart emerging investment areas: a more accessible entry than top-tier corridors, an established and central residential character, and genuine appreciation potential as the area develops. It benefits from the same citywide fundamentals, with more of the return potentially coming from growth. It suits value-focused and growth investors; no return is guaranteed.
Not every investor wants to buy at prime-corridor prices, and Tesano is where the value-and-growth case is strongest. This guide makes the case for this established, emerging area. It complements the prime-corridor view in our Airport Residential guide.
The case for Tesano
Tesano combines a more accessible entry price with an established, central residential character and real room to grow. For investors who want value and upside rather than to pay top-tier prices, it can offer a stronger combination of price and appreciation potential than an already-prime location.
It is the classic emerging-area logic: buy quality in a good, central area before it is fully repriced, and let the citywide fundamentals do the work.
Tesano versus the prime corridors
Compared with corridors like Airport Residential, Tesano typically has a lower entry price and a residential rather than prestige-corporate character. Both offer strong appreciation potential, but Tesano lets you enter at a more accessible level with room to grow as the area develops.
| Factor | Tesano (emerging) | Prime corridors (e.g. Airport Residential) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | More accessible | Higher |
| Character | Established residential, central | Prestige, corporate and diplomatic |
| Appreciation potential | Strong, as the area develops | Strong, from a higher base |
| Best for | Value-focused and growth investors | Premium-tenant and trophy investors |
Neither is simply better; they serve different goals. Tesano is the value-and-growth play, prime corridors the premium-tenant and prestige play, as compared across the city in the best neighbourhoods for rental investment.
Returns and demand
Tesano benefits from the same Accra fundamentals: quality stock can yield broadly in the 8% to 11% gross range, and appreciation is supported by the citywide housing shortage. As an emerging area, more of the total return can come from appreciation as it develops, though that upside is never guaranteed.
The underlying demand comes from the same structural forces set out in Ghana’s housing deficit.
Buy into an emerging area with track record
Imaani has delivered multiple developments in Tesano, including Alexis, on a 100% on-time record, priced in USD. Ask us what is available there now.
Explore the investment caseWho rents in Tesano
The tenant base is largely local professionals and families drawn to an established, central residential area, with some corporate demand. It is broader than the narrowly corporate mix of the top corridors, which suits long-let strategies aimed at steady occupancy.
For a steady, lower-management approach, that broad tenant base pairs well with a long-let strategy, as covered in short let versus long let.
Imaani in Tesano
Imaani has a track record in Tesano, having delivered developments there including Alexis, on a 100% on-time record. A developer that has already built and handed over in an area is the strongest signal of its potential, and the safest way to buy into it.
That delivery record is exactly the completion-risk protection we stress in is off-plan property safe in Ghana.
About Imaani Homes
Imaani Homes is an Accra-based luxury real estate developer, established in 2019, building investment-grade apartments in Ghana’s most prestigious addresses. Across four developments we have delivered every project on time, with two fully sold out: JAK Royale, our debut development, and The Ivy. Alexis Residence in Tesano is over 90% sold, and our flagship Regalia, in the Airport Residential Area, is open for reservations. Our standard is simple: the right property, in the right address, delivered exactly as promised.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tesano a smart buy?
Tesano offers a more accessible entry than Accra’s top-tier corridors while being an established, central residential area with genuine appreciation potential. For value-focused and growth investors, it can offer a stronger combination of price and upside than already-prime locations.
How does Tesano compare with prime corridors?
Tesano typically has a lower entry price than corridors like Airport Residential, with an established residential character rather than a prestige corporate one. Both offer strong appreciation potential, but Tesano lets you enter at a more accessible level with room to grow.
What kind of returns can I expect in Tesano?
Tesano benefits from the same Accra fundamentals, yields broadly in the 8% to 11% gross range for quality stock and appreciation supported by the citywide housing shortage. As an emerging area, more of the return can come from appreciation as it develops, though no return is guaranteed.
Who rents in Tesano?
Largely local professionals and families drawn to an established, central residential area, with some corporate demand. The tenant base is broad rather than narrowly corporate, which suits long-let strategies aimed at steady occupancy.
Is Tesano better than a prime corridor?
Neither is simply better; they suit different goals. Tesano suits value and growth investors entering at a more accessible level; prime corridors suit those prioritising premium, dollar-paying tenants and prestige. Many investors hold both across a portfolio.
Considering Tesano?
Tell us your budget and we will show you what is available in Tesano, with the price, yield and growth picture laid out.
Talk to our teamImportant notice. The figures in this article, including yields, prices, costs, tax rates, and timelines, are indicative estimates based on current market conditions and public sources, and are provided for general information only. They are not guarantees, forecasts, or financial, legal, or tax advice. Actual figures vary with circumstances and change over time. Before making any decision, seek independent professional advice. All purchases are governed solely by the terms of the relevant Sales and Purchase Agreement.