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5 St James Street
Geelong West VIC 3218

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Land area: 592m2
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Property Details for 5 St James St, Geelong West

5 St James St, Geelong West is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 592m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2024. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Geelong West in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Land Size
592m2
Local Government
Greater Geelong
Lot/Plan
1/TP692033

Last Listing description (November 2024)

The magnificent "Wells Cottage" built in 1860, is set over a very generous allotment of 592sqm (approx.) of land and capitalizes on the northerly aspect, a perfect start for anyone looking to break into blue chip central Geelong West.

The home has maintained many gorgeous period features throughout including polished floorboards, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses and stained-glass windows. The kitchen boasts granite bench tops, walk in pantry and captures the views across the garden and swimming pool.

The flexible floorplan offers versatility of a second living space, sunroom, study and the main living rooms flows seamlessly to the outdoors. The main bathroom is centrally located to service the family needs and boasts a corner bath and lovely vanity.

French doors open onto the north facing rear yard where you are surrounded by tranquil gardens, outdoor entertaining, and a solar heated in ground pool at the ready for the onset of summer.

This highly sought after location offers the ultimate in lifestyle with cosmopolitan Pakington Street literally on the doorstep offering a plethora of cafes, restaurants, and boutique shopping. Stroll to Geelong's best private schools including Geelong College, Sacred Heart Girls college and St Joseph's Secondary college.

This home captures the true essence of Geelong West living and is an opportunity for the astute purchaser looking for a fantastic property in a highly sought-after location.

- Striking period home set over a large allotment
- Flexible floorplan
- North-facing rear yard with swimming pool
- Gas heating
- Blue chip location

Property History for 5 St James St, Geelong West, VIC 3218

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
04 Nov 2024
  • 04 Nov 2024
    Sold
  • 10 Sep 2024
    Listed for Sale $890,000 - $950,000
  • 27 Mar 2020
    Sold for $750,000
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About Geelong West 3218

The size of Geelong West is approximately 2.3 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 2.4% of total area. The population of Geelong West in 2011 was 6,682 people. By 2016 the population was 6,976 showing a population growth of 4.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Geelong West is 20-29 years. Households in Geelong West are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Geelong West work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 58.5% of the homes in Geelong West were owner-occupied compared with 57.4% in 2016.

Geelong West has 4,737 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Geelong West have seen a 32.71% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 21.67% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Geelong West is $838,825 while the median value for Units is $481,536.
  • Houses have a median rent of $520 while Units have a median rent of $460.
There are currently 17 properties listed for sale, and 6 properties listed for rent in Geelong west on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 204 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Geelong west.

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