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79 Rankins Road
Kensington VIC 3031

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
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Property Details for 79 Rankins Rd, Kensington

79 Rankins Rd, Kensington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2024. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in Kensington in the last 12 months.

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Last Listing description (December 2024)

● Updated period terrace situated in a dream walk-to-everything Kensington location less than 5km* from the CBD

● Tranquil tree-lined street with easy on-street parking

● Polished timber floorboards + high decorative ceilings

● Two bedrooms, including master with full-width built-in robe

● Open-plan kitchen/dining/living showcasing a beautifully appointed kitchen

● Good-sized bathroom with bath and shower

● Walk-in laundry

● 5kW solar panel system for sustainable energy and subsidised electricity bills

● Ducted heating + split-system heating/cooling

● Large entertaining deck + leafy, low-maintenance back garden with rear laneway pedestrian access

● Move in and enjoy

Offering the perfect balance of original charm, modern comfort and energy efficiency, this beautifully updated period terrace is instantly inviting.

Set on a peaceful, leafy street in a dream-come-true location, this is an outstanding opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in-ready home and a superb inner-city lifestyle.

Two bedrooms offer inviting retreats, with the large master boasting a full-width built-in robe for enviable storage. Sunny open-plan living showcases generous dining and lounge zones and a stunning stone-topped kitchen, where timelessly elegant cabinetry ensures lasting appeal and quality stainless steel appliances will delight even the keenest of cooks.

Relax and unwind with a soak in the bathroom’s full-sized inset bathtub and entertain alfresco with ease on your generous back deck, overlooking a leafy, low-maintenance garden with gated rear laneway access.

Ducted heating and a split-system heating/cooling unit ensure year-round comfort with solar panels installed to reduce your power bills, while a walk-in laundry adds extra appeal.

Why you’ll love this location:

Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street just 4.4km* from the heart of Melbourne’s CBD and within easy strolling distance of every convenience, this prestigious address promises a superb inner-city lifestyle.

Stroll to an impressive selection of cafes for your morning coffee and walk to the shops, eateries and services of Macauley Road and Racecourse Road.

Newmarket Plaza awaits an eight-minute* stroll from home, offering the convenience of Woolworths and a vibrant selection of shops and services, while the six-minute* walk to Kensington Station ensures a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it commute to the CBD.

Those with children will appreciate the three-minute* stroll to the Parsons Street Reserve and playground as well as the great selection of childcare services within easy walking distance.

Mount Alexander College is a 15-minute* walk from home and the short stroll to Kensington Primary School, Holy Rosary School and St. Brendan’s Primary School adds extra family appeal.

*Approximate

Property History for 79 Rankins Rd, Kensington, VIC 3031

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$985,000
03 Dec 2024
Listed for Rent
$590/w
21 Jan 2022
  • 03 Dec 2024
    Sold for $985,000
  • 12 Nov 2024
    Listed for Sale $ 950,000 - $990,000
  • 15 Feb 2024
    Listed for Rent $675 / 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 6,593 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 1.83% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 2.60% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in Kensington is $1,153,042 while the median value for Units is $551,659.
  • Houses have a median rent of $683 while Units have a median rent of $540.
There are currently 14 properties listed for sale, and 5 properties listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 269 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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