Maryland, Kosofe, Lagos

Buying land in Maryland, done properly.

Maryland is in the south-west of Kosofe LGA in Lagos State, about 4.6 km from Ikeja. It falls within the Anthony/Ajao Estate/Mende/Maryland ward. From a single plot to a large parcel, we handle it here with the title verified first.

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4.6 kmTo Ikeja

4.9 kmTo Lagos airport

8Neighbourhoods within 3 km

UrbanArea profile

Where it is

Where Maryland sits.

Ajao Estate shares an INEC ward with Maryland, so the two are usually treated as one area. 8 named neighbourhoods lie within 3 km. The area around Maryland is dense and largely built up.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport: about 4.9 km
Lagos Port Complex, Apapa: about 16 km
Kosofe LGA centre: about 4.8 km

Maryland and surroundingsApproximate

Neighbourhoods within 15 km. Kosofe’s are in black; nearby ones are labelled.

Land

What owning land in Maryland involves.

Ownership, buying, selling, leasing, valuation and investment of land, as they apply in Maryland, Kosofe.

OwnershipLand titles in MarylandIn Maryland, Kosofe, as everywhere in Lagos, the Land Use Act applies: you own a right of occupancy, not freehold. In built-up Maryland, older deeds sit alongside Certificates of Occupancy, and Governor’s Consent completes any sale. Foreign individuals and companies usually hold through a company incorporated in Nigeria.

BuyingBuying land in MarylandPlots in built-up Maryland, Kosofe tend to be infill sites, so check road access, drainage, setbacks and permitted use with the title. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is about 4.9 km away, so a visit is easy; otherwise we walk the plot with you on video.

SellingSelling a plot in MarylandThe usual buyers for land in Maryland, Kosofe are developers, businesses needing a site and local investors. A perfected title sells faster, so we secure Governor’s Consent and the survey before listing, and price against recent land sales in Ilupeju Industrial Estate, Gbagada Phase Obanikoro and Allen.

LeasingLeasing land in MarylandGround leases in Maryland, Kosofe suit businesses near Ikeja needing car parks, fuel stations or temporary sites; car parks and logistics users serving Lagos airport; and haulage and logistics firms needing yards near Apapa port. The title stays with you, and the lease sets the term, the rent reviews and how the land is returned.

ValuationWhat land in Maryland is worthWe value land in Maryland, Kosofe from comparable land sales in Ilupeju Industrial Estate, Gbagada Phase Obanikoro, Allen and Opebi, adjusted for plot size, shape and frontage; the title type; flood history and site levels; and access to main roads. You receive a written valuation for your plot, not a headline figure.

InvestmentInvesting in land in MarylandThe strongest land cases in Maryland, Kosofe are industrial and logistics land, with Lagos Port Complex, Apapa about 16 km away, and commercial sites serving people who work in Ikeja. We check title, demand and exit before any offer is made.

How we help

How Ibile Engineering helps.

For Nigerians living abroad and for international investors, individuals, companies and funds.

Nigerians abroadLand in Maryland, without flying homeYou see every plot in Maryland, Kosofe on live video before deciding, check the title at the Lagos State Land Registry and hold your payment until the deed is in your name. Empty plots in Maryland, Kosofe are protected with fencing, a caretaker where needed and monthly photos. When you are ready, our Construction division can build on it.

Foreign investorsInvest in land in Maryland from abroadWith your lawyers, we set up the Nigerian holding company and secure Governor’s Consent. Every transfer is documented with a Certificate of Capital Importation, and Maryland, Kosofe is compared with Ilupeju Industrial Estate, Gbagada Phase Obanikoro and Allen before an offer. After purchase we watch the land, lease it if you want, and report quarterly.

Nearby

Neighbourhoods near Maryland.

KosofeAjao EstateSame INEC ward as Maryland.KosofeAnthonySame INEC ward as Maryland.KosofeMendeSame INEC ward as Maryland.MushinIlupeju Industrial EstateAbout 2.3 km from Maryland.ShomoluGbagada Phase ObanikoroAbout 2.4 km from Maryland.IkejaAllenAbout 2.8 km from Maryland.

Before you buy

What we check in Maryland.

TitleVerify the title at the registrySearches for Maryland are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed.

SurveyCharting and beaconsBefore you commit in Maryland, the survey plan is charted against acquisition and setback maps and matched to the beacons on the ground.

PlanningInfill plots and approvalsMuch of Maryland is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.

WaterFlood and drainage riskLagos is a coastal state, so site levels, drainage and flood history are checked in person before you buy in Maryland. Lagos land use charge is confirmed as paid up.

Services

Most useful in Maryland.

Buying LandPlots and parcels found, checked and bought in your name.Land LeasingGround leases that earn from land you are not using yet.Land ValuationA written value for your land, from real evidence.

Commercial Land Residential Land

Other neighbourhoods in Kosofe.

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Frequently asked questions

Which LGA is Maryland in?

Maryland is in Kosofe LGA, Lagos State, within the Anthony/Ajao Estate/Mende/Maryland INEC ward. It sits in the south-west of Kosofe.

How far is Maryland from Ikeja?

About 4.6 km in a straight line, to the south-east of Ikeja. The road distance is usually longer.

Which neighbourhoods are near Maryland?

The nearest are Ajao Estate (same ward), Anthony (same ward), Mende (same ward) and Ilupeju Industrial Estate (2.3 km).

What is the nearest international airport to Maryland?

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, about 4.9 km away. The nearest seaport is Lagos Port Complex, Apapa, about 16 km away.

How do I check land in Maryland before buying?

Searches for Maryland are made at the Lagos State Land Registry, where the title and any encumbrances are confirmed. Much of Maryland is built up, so plots are infill sites. Access, drainage, setbacks and what the zoning allows matter as much as the title.

Talk to us about land in Maryland.

Tell us what land you want to buy, sell, lease, value or protect. An adviser replies within one working day.

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