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Sold on 26 Mar 2024 for $1,185,000

2/16 Merle Street
Blackburn North VIC 3130

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 1
Land area: 271m2
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Property Details for 2/16 Merle St, Blackburn North

2/16 Merle St, Blackburn North is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 271m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2024. There are other 4 bedroom Unit sold in Blackburn North in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1950
Land Size
271m2
Local Government
Whitehorse
Lot/Plan
2/PS631341

Last Listing description (September 2022)

Set back from the road down a long driveway lies a contemporary wonder. Ample space, an abundance of light and a carefully considered floorplan all contribute to this home's wonderful allure.

Moving inside, to the right lies a large living room that spans the width of the house. Benefitting from large windows at either end, the room remains light-filled all day round.


The living room flows into a large kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is a generous size, with a large bench extending across the room to create a breakfast bar - perfect for serving and eating quick meals during the week. The dining area lies just beyond the bench and overlooks the home's deck and garden - promoting exceptional indoor-outdoor flow that is excellent in the warmer summer months.

Also on the ground floor lies the home's master bedroom. The bedroom sits at the end of a long, private corridor that hosts a wall of built-in wardrobes on one side and a luxurious ensuite on the other. The bedroom itself overlooks the garden and has air conditioning for those warm summer days.

The remaining bedrooms are housed on the first floor. Travelling up the stairs, guests will arrive at a second lounge or study area. The other bedrooms are all sundrenched, aided by the elevated positioning, and contain air conditioning and built-in wardrobes. Each of the bedrooms are large and offer flexibility to serve other functions, such as a games room, reading room or study.

The upstairs bedrooms are serviced by a central bathroom. Renovated and spacious, with a bath and shower, this room is a tranquil place to unwind. Also on the upper floor is a study nook or separate lounge on the upstairs landing - perfect for those working from home or with children.

Perfectly situated to take full advantage of the wonderful lifestyle presented in Blackburn North, this home is just a stone's throw from the excellent transport links, shops and local amenities of Blackburn North. It is also centrally located to take advantage of the wonderful nature reserves and greenery that Blackburn North is renowned for. What's more, Old Orchard Primary School, Blackburn High School and St Philip's School are all located within one kilometre of the home.

Property History for 2/16 Merle St, Blackburn North, VIC 3130

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,185,000
26 Mar 2024
Listed for Rent
$610/w
03 Dec 2020
  • 26 Mar 2024
    Sold for $1,185,000
  • 04 May 2022
    Listed for Sale $1,160,000
  • 28 Sep 2020
    Listed for Rent $610 / week
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About Blackburn North 3130

The size of Blackburn North is approximately 2.7 square kilometres. It has 11 parks covering nearly 6.5% of total area. The population of Blackburn North in 2011 was 7,027 people. By 2016 the population was 7,468 showing a population growth of 6.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Blackburn North is 40-49 years. Households in Blackburn North are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Blackburn North work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 79.1% of the homes in Blackburn North were owner-occupied compared with 76.6% in 2016.

Blackburn North has 3,343 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Blackburn North have seen a 25.26% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 34.20% increase. As at 31 August 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Blackburn North is $1,294,745 while the median value for Units is $947,143.
  • Houses have a median rent of $598 while Units have a median rent of $590.
There are currently 10 properties listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Blackburn north on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 124 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Blackburn north.

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