Area guide
Greater Accra, Ghana
Tema Community 18, also known as Sakumono, is one of the newer and most popular residential communities within Tema's numbered grid system. Situated along the coast between Tema's older communities and the Sakumono Lagoon, Community 18 features newer housing stock, a growing commercial sector, and a pleasant seaside atmosphere that gives it a distinct residential character. The community's development over the past two decades has been rapid, and it is now one of the most sought-after addresses in the Tema Metropolitan Area for families and professionals seeking value, space, and a well-planned environment.
Lifestyle
Community 18's lifestyle combines coastal proximity with improving urban amenity. The Sakumono Beach area is a popular weekend destination, and the lagoon provides a scenic backdrop for morning walks. The community has a growing restaurant and food vendor scene along its commercial streets, and the broader Tema entertainment offer including the Meridian Hotel is within easy reach. Jogging on the wide community streets and visiting the beach on Saturdays are fixtures of life here, and newer estate developments include communal gardens and recreational facilities.
Community 18 is well served by amenities. Supermarkets, local food markets, pharmacies, and banks are available within the community. The broader Tema commercial infrastructure — including the Tema Shopping Mall and Palace Supermarket — is within 15-20 minutes by car. Healthcare is provided by local clinics and supplemented by the Tema General Hospital and the Meridian Hospital for more serious medical needs, both accessible within 20-30 minutes.
Community 18 has a good range of local primary and junior high schools. For quality private secondary education and international schooling, families access Tema's broader school network including the Tema International School, commutable from Community 18. The University of Ghana at Legon and various Accra-based universities are around 45-60 minutes away by road.
Community 18 is connected to the broader Tema network by the community road system and links to the N1 motorway. Journey times to central Tema average 15-20 minutes, and the Accra CBD is approximately 40-55 minutes via the motorway. Trotros connect to Tema's communities and to Accra via regular services. Uber and Bolt are active in the area. The coastal road provides an alternative scenic route to the Labadi and Spintex corridor.
Our brokers know Tema Community 18 well. Tell us your budget, timing and must-haves — we'll match you to active and off-market properties.