DLF The Camellias price in 2026: resale PSF, configuration rates & record transactions
A verified 2026 price guide to India\'s most expensive apartment address - the current resale band, recent landmark transactions (including the Rs 190 Cr December 2024 penthouse sale), 14-year price appreciation, and what it really costs to own at DLF 5. Advised by Optimal Realty since 1996.
DLF The Camellias on Golf Course Road resells at Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,00,000+ per sq ft in 2026 - about Rs 65 to 75 Cr for a 4 BHK (~7,200 sq ft), Rs 80 to 120 Cr for a 5 BHK (~9,400 to 10,000 sq ft) and Rs 150 Cr+ for the 16,290 sq ft penthouse. The project record is Rs 190 Cr for a penthouse bought by Info-x founder Rishi Parti in December 2024 at Rs 1,16,636 per sq ft - the highest recorded high-rise sale in India.
DLF The Camellias price snapshot (2026)
| Configuration | Super built-up | Total price band | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 BHK | 7,196 to 7,685 sq ft | Rs 65 to 75 Cr | Rs 85,000 to 1,00,000 |
| 5 BHK | 9,000 to 9,419 sq ft | Rs 80 to 120 Cr | Rs 85,000 to 1,15,000 |
| 5 BHK Penthouse | 16,290 sq ft | Rs 150 Cr to 195 Cr+ | Rs 92,000 to 1,16,636 |
Note: Portals occasionally advertise a "starting price" of Rs 27.95 Cr for Camellias - that is a legacy launch anchor. The real market floor in 2026 is approximately Rs 65 Cr for the smallest 4 BHK.
Recent landmark transactions
DLF The Camellias trades thinly - only two to three units change hands per year, and most transactions are brokered off-market directly between HNI buyers. The following are publicly reported deals that have shaped the current price band:
| Date | Buyer | Configuration | Price (Rs/sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | Rishi Parti (Info-x Software Technology) | 16,290 sq ft penthouse | Rs 190 Cr Rs 1,16,636 |
| August 2025 | Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia (British-Indian businessman) | 11,416 sq ft bare-shell corner simplex | Rs 100 Cr Approximately Rs 87,600 |
| September 2025 | Multiple HNI buyers (cluster) | Mixed 4 BHK and 5 BHK | Rs 270 Cr aggregate Various |
| October-December 2021 | Private buyer (undisclosed) | 16,290 sq ft penthouse | Rs 128 Cr Rs 78,575 |
Verify current registration data on the Haryana Jamabandi portal before any transaction.
Price history: 2012 launch to 2026
| Year | Price band (per sq ft) | Market context |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 (launch) | Rs 28,000 to 32,000 per sq ft | Soft launch under DLF Golf Links master plan |
| 2017 (possession) | Rs 35,000 to 45,000 per sq ft | Delivery handover; some first-sale resales |
| 2020-2021 | Rs 50,000 to 65,000 per sq ft | Post-COVID surge in HNI real-estate demand |
| 2022-2023 | Rs 65,000 to 80,000 per sq ft | Steady resale velocity, 15-18% YoY gain |
| 2024 (peak) | Rs 85,000 to 1,16,636 per sq ft | Rs 190 Cr penthouse sets record |
| 2026 (current) | Rs 85,000 to 1,00,000+ per sq ft | Price band wider; designer units carry premium |
Over 14 years from launch, DLF The Camellias has delivered approximately 2.7 to 3.5x appreciationwith a compounded annual growth rate of around 10 to 11 percent. The 2021 to 2024 period saw the strongest surge, with the headline penthouse rate rising from Rs 128 Cr in 2021 to Rs 190 Cr in December 2024 - a 48 percent increase in just over two years.
Project specifications
- Developer: DLF Ltd
- Location: Sector 42, DLF Phase 5 Golf Links, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon
- Sales launch: 2012; Possession: December 2017
- Land: 18 acres; Towers: 10; Units: 429 (24 units per acre)
- Open area: 65 to 75 percent landscaped
- Architect: Hafeez Contractor
- Green certification: India\'s first LEED Platinum residential project (USGBC)
- RERA: RC/REP/HARERA/GGM/2018/13 (verify on HARERA Gurugram portal)
- Delivery format: Bare shell (owner undertakes interior fit-out)
Who buys at DLF Camellias?
The buyer profile at DLF The Camellias is narrow and distinctive: HNIs and UHNIs with Rs 1,000 Cr+ net worth, PE and venture founders, listed-company promoters, industrial family offices, and prominent NRIs with OCI status. Transactions tend to be bespoke, brokered off-market through established advisor channels, and often follow a 20 to 30 year generational-ownership horizon rather than short-term flip intent.
Publicly reported recent buyers include Rishi Parti (Info-x founder, Rs 190 Cr penthouse Dec 2024) and Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia (British-Indian businessman, Rs 100 Cr simplex Aug 2025). DLF typically discloses aggregate monthly transaction volume rather than individual deals.
Camellias vs Magnolias vs Aralias
| Metric | DLF The Camellias | DLF The Magnolias | DLF The Aralias |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch year | 2012 | 2003 | 2000 |
| Possession | Dec 2017 | 2010 | 2007 |
| Towers / units | 10 towers / 429 units | 12 towers / 400 units | 12 towers / 268 units |
| Typical size (sq ft) | 7,196 to 10,000 (penthouse 16,290) | 5,825 to 10,700 | 4,075 to 8,300 |
| Current psf (indicative) | Rs 85,000 to 1,00,000+ | Rs 50,000 to 90,000 | Rs 50,000 to 80,000 |
| Golf-facing | Yes (primary) | Yes (primary) | Yes (partial) |
Indicative rates for Magnolias and Aralias are 2026 secondary-source estimates.
True cost of owning a DLF Camellias apartment
Published prices are the headline. Actual ownership cost on top of the purchase includes:
- Haryana stamp duty: 7 percent of transaction value (or circle rate, whichever is higher)
- Registration charges: 1 percent of transaction value
- Interior fit-out: Rs 8,000 to 15,000 per sq ft (around Rs 6 to 11 Cr additional for a 7,500 sq ft bare shell)
- Monthly maintenance: Rs 50,000 to 75,000 per apartment
- Club membership transfer: One-time fee for DLF Golf and Country Club access
- TDS (if purchase > Rs 50 lakh): 1 percent u/s 194-IA, deducted at source and deposited by buyer
A typical fit-out window is 12 to 18 months before move-in. Owners should budget 10 to 15 percent of the headline price for interior, fittings, and compliance costs on top of statutory charges.
Investment outlook and liquidity
Capital appreciation: Approximately 10 to 11 percent CAGR over 14 years, with a 48 percent surge on top-tier penthouses between 2021 and 2024. Downside risk is limited by scarcity (only 429 units ever built) and the brand pull of the Camellias name.
Rental yield: Only 0.5 to 1 percent gross - well below Noida branded residences (3.8 to 4.8 percent). Camellias is a capital-preservation play, not an income play.
Liquidity: Tight. Two to three transactions per year. Expect a 60 to 120 day cycle from token to possession, with bare-shell units carrying an additional 12 to 18 month fit-out lag.
How to buy a DLF Camellias resale
- Identify a Phase 5-access broker with verified historical transactions in the complex.
- Request the RERA-verified allotment chain (original allotment letter to current seller).
- Verify maintenance dues clearance letter from DLF Camellias RWA.
- Physical inspection, OC and CC copies, floor plan verification.
- Token agreement; bank or CA valuation if financing.
- HARERA registration process, stamp duty payment, sub-registrar visit.
- Possession handover with maintenance NOC.
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DLF The Camellias price · frequently asked
Resale transactions are happening at Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,20,000 per sq ft in 2026, finish-dependent. In rupee terms that is Rs 65 to 75 Cr for a 4 BHK (around 7,200 to 7,700 sq ft), Rs 80 to 120 Cr for a 5 BHK (around 9,400 to 10,000 sq ft) and Rs 150 Cr plus for the 16,290 sq ft penthouse. Bare-shell units trade at the lower end; designer-fitted units carry a 20 to 30 percent premium.
Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per sq ft is the normal 2026 band. Penthouses and golf-facing floors have transacted at Rs 1,16,636 per sq ft (the Rs 190 Cr December 2024 deal). The 2012 launch price was Rs 28,000 to 32,000 per sq ft, so the project has delivered a 14-year CAGR of roughly 10 to 11 percent.
Rishi Parti, founder of Info-x Software Technology Pvt Ltd, bought a 16,290 sq ft penthouse for Rs 190 Cr in a deal registered on 2 December 2024. The price works out to Rs 1,16,636 per sq ft - the highest recorded price for a high-rise apartment in NCR. Stamp duty on the deal was Rs 13 Cr.
DLF The Camellias has 4 BHK apartments of 7,196, 7,361, 7,400 and 7,685 sq ft; 5 BHK apartments of 9,000 and 9,419 sq ft; and one 5 BHK penthouse of 16,290 sq ft. Every floor has only two apartments with private lift lobbies, and all units are delivered as bare shells.
DLF The Camellias is RERA-registered as RC/REP/HARERA/GGM/2018/13 (an earlier reference HRERA 660/2017/307 is also cited by some portals). Buyers should verify the live registration on the HARERA Gurugram portal before any transaction.
DLF The Camellias sits in Sector 42, Gurgaon, inside the DLF 5 Golf Links community along Golf Course Road. It is 1.5 km from Sector 42-43 Rapid Metro, 2.4 km from Paras Hospital, 3.3 km from South Point Mall and 16 to 18 km from IGI Airport, directly fronting the DLF Golf and Country Club.
The project has 429 apartments across 10 towers on 18 acres - a density of just 24 units per acre with 65 to 75 percent of the plot kept as landscaped open area. Possession was handed over in December 2017, so every current sale is a resale.
Monthly maintenance is typically Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000 per apartment depending on size, covering common-area upkeep, security, concierge, spa, pools and sports facilities. Electricity, HVAC and interior upkeep are owner-borne, and one-time interior fit-out can add Rs 8,000 to 15,000 per sq ft on top of the purchase price.
Launched in 2012 at roughly Rs 28,000 to 32,000 per sq ft, the project today trades at Rs 85,000 to Rs 1,00,000+ per sq ft - a 2.7 to 3.5x appreciation over 14 years. Benchmarks include the Rs 128 Cr penthouse in 2021 and the Rs 190 Cr for the 16,290 sq ft penthouse in December 2024, a 48 percent rise in just over two years.
Buyers are ultra-HNIs with Rs 1,000 Cr plus net worth - PE founders, listed-company promoters, industrial family offices and NRIs with OCI status. Publicly reported recent buyers include Info-x founder Rishi Parti and British-Indian businessman Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia (an 11,416 sq ft bare-shell corner simplex at Rs 100 Cr in August 2025). Only two to three units change hands per year.