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5 Donald Street
Footscray VIC 3011

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 84m2
Land area: 197m2
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Property Details for 5 Donald St, Footscray

5 Donald St, Footscray is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 197m2 and floor size of 84m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2023.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1890
Floor Size
84m2
Land Size
197m2
Local Government
Maribyrnong
Lot/Plan
1/TP189566

Last Listing description (May 2023)

Charming single-fronted period home offering comfortable living in a prime inner-city lifestyle location

Perfect for first-home buyers, young families and astute investors

Freshly painted and move-in-ready, with opportunities for further updates

Two generous bedrooms, one with front garden views

Generous kitchen/meals space with a well-appointed kitchen

Welcoming living room showcasing stunning timber floorboards, a study nook with an inbuilt desk and shelving and a converted brick fireplace

French doors open from the living room to a charming brick-paved entertaining courtyard, where rear roller door access invites the possibility of secure off-street parking

Bathroom with shower over bath and a separate toilet adjoining the generous laundry

Gas ducted heating and air-conditioning

Incredible inner-city lifestyle location with every convenience on your doorstep and beautiful local parks and gardens to enjoy. Stroll to the bustling heart of Footscray in eight minutes* for every convenience, walk to Footscray Park and the Maribyrnong River, and enjoy easy access to schools, Victoria University and Highpoint Shopping Centre

Enviably positioned just 6.7km* from the CBD with easy road, bike and rail access Footscray Station is just an eight-minute* walk from home

Sought-after school zone Footscray City Primary School (five-minute* drive) and Footscray High School's Barkly campus (14-minute* walk). St. Monica's Catholic Primary School is a nine-minute* walk from home and a range of local childcare services promise support for working parents.

Offering a dynamic inner-city lifestyle in the heart of fabulous Footscray, this picture-perfect period home presents an exciting opportunity for first-home buyers, young families and astute investors seeking a sure-fire rental to add to their portfolio. Inside, comfortable interiors make the most of the compact floorplan, while outside a private entertaining courtyard offers a safe space for kids and pets to play.

Curl up for cosy nights at home in the inviting living room, highlighted by stunning restored timber floorboards and a converted brick fireplace. A study nook offers an in-built desk and shelving perfect for those working from home, while double doors open to the private courtyard for easy indoor/outdoor living. Brick paving, established garden beds and a large shade sail set the scene for alfresco entertaining, while a secure roller door offers rear access and off-street parking a huge advantage in this prime location.

Adjoining the living room is the bright kitchen/meals space, where a well-appointed kitchen awaits with plenty of space for a dining table to gather friends and family around.

Two bedrooms offer inviting retreats serviced by the privately positioned bathroom, while other highlights include gas ducted heating, air-conditioning and a generous walk-in laundry.

Why you'll love this location:

Located on a quiet, leafy street surrounded by charming period homes, it's hard to believe you're so close to the action in this superb lifestyle location!

Walk to Rudimentary in six minutes* for a great morning coffee and stroll into the heart of vibrant Footscray in just eight minutes* to immerse yourself in its renowned international dining, great shopping and exciting atmosphere.

The Footscray Market offers fresh produce, while Coles, Kmart and the Footscray Train Station promise total convenience, all just a short walk from home. Walk to Footscray Park and the Maribyrnong River and enjoy Fordham Reserve just a two-minute* walk away, with a great playground sure to delight those with kids. Victoria University's Nicholson and Footscray Park campuses are both within walking distance, while young families will enjoy proximity to a choice of schools and childcare options.

With the CBD just 6.7km* from home, the city commute will be a breeze by car, bike or train, making this an attractive address for those working in the city.

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Property History for 5 Donald St, Footscray, VIC 3011

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$960,000
27 May 2023
Listed for Rent
$530/w
18 Mar 2022
  • 27 May 2023
    Sold for $960,000
  • 02 May 2023
    Listed for Sale $860,000 - $910,000
  • 03 Mar 2022
    Listed for Rent $530 / week
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About Footscray 3011

The size of Footscray is approximately 5 square kilometres. It has 25 parks covering nearly 15.1% of total area. The population of Footscray in 2011 was 13,202 people. By 2016 the population was 16,336 showing a population growth of 23.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Footscray is 20-29 years. Households in Footscray are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Footscray work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 42% of the homes in Footscray were owner-occupied compared with 36.6% in 2016.

Footscray has 14,082 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Footscray have seen a 16.97% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 17.44% increase. As at 31 July 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Footscray is $966,727 while the median value for Units is $476,603.
  • Houses have a median rent of $570 while Units have a median rent of $490.
There are currently 111 properties listed for sale, and 44 properties listed for rent in Footscray on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 591 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Footscray.

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