SOLD
Sold on 10 Feb 2024 for $1,260,000

69 Gower Street
Kensington VIC 3031

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 131m2
Land area: 144m2
Sold By
Nelson Alexander Flemington
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Property Details for 69 Gower St, Kensington

69 Gower St, Kensington is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House and was built in 1888. The property has a land size of 144m2 and floor size of 131m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2024. There are other 4 bedroom House sold in Kensington in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1888
Floor Size
131m2
Land Size
144m2
Local Government
Melbourne
Lot/Plan
8/LP32957

Last Listing description (February 2024)

Enviably positioned in the very heart of Kensington, this balconied terrace (c1888) delivers a lifestyle of immediate comfort and versatility along with exceptional potential for those looking to renovate and possibly expand (STCA).

Beyond the eternally-attractive facade, discover a surprisingly spacious interior currently comprising four bedrooms (three large) and dedicated study all serviced by a neat central bathroom. Adding to the appeal is a spacious front lounge and additional sitting room leading through to the functional kitchen/meals area. Other features of this period prize include towering ceilings with ornate plasterwork, split-system a/c and external laundry, plus a backyard complete with direct access to the rear ROW.

Village shops, cafes and bars at the end of the street, it's also walking distance to both Kensington and South Kensington train stations (two stops to the CBD), as well as local schools, riverside trails, JJ Holland Park and the new aquatic centre (under construction).

Property History for 69 Gower St, Kensington, VIC 3031

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,260,000
10 Feb 2024
Listed for Rent
$750/w
06 Jul 2020
  • 10 Feb 2024
    Sold for $1,260,000
  • 12 Jan 2024
    Listed for Sale Auction $950,000 - $1,000,000
  • 18 May 2020
    Listed for Rent $750 / week
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About Kensington 3031

The size of Kensington is approximately 2.1 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 13.6% of total area. The population of Kensington in 2011 was 9,718 people. By 2016 the population was 10,833 showing a population growth of 11.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 30-39 years. Households in Kensington are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 47.6% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 45.3% in 2016.

Kensington has 6,592 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 9.38% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 1.00% increase. As at 30 September 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Kensington is $1,163,415 while the median value for Units is $548,655.
  • Houses have a median rent of $670 while Units have a median rent of $540.
There are currently 24 properties listed for sale, and 9 properties listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 253 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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