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1/698 Barkly Street
West Footscray VIC 3012

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
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Property Details for 1/698 Barkly St, West Footscray

1/698 Barkly St, West Footscray is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Villa with 1 parking spaces. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2024. There are other 2 bedroom Villa sold in West Footscray in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Villa

Last Listing description (April 2024)

• Private unit ideally situated for lifestyle and convenience

• Move-in-ready with scope for updates

• Two bedrooms with built-in robes

• Living room + adjoining kitchen/dining

• Large bathroom with inset bathtub, shower and enclosed toilet

• Walk-in laundry with internal/external access

• Split-system air-conditioning

• Carport parking + courtyard

Ideal for first-home buyers and savvy investors alike, this enviably positioned two-bedroom unit offers instant access to the renowned West Footscray lifestyle. Boasting spacious, sunny interiors, outdoor spaces and exciting scope for cosmetic upgrades, this home presents an affordable entry to a highly sought-after location.

Both bedrooms enjoy leafy garden outlooks and the convenience of built-in robes, offering inviting retreats accentuated by timber floorboards and streams of natural light. The generous living room is kept comfortable by split-system heating and cooling, while the adjoining kitchen/dining room is ideally complemented by the courtyard, where you’ll love dining alfresco with family and friends during the warmer months.

The neat bathroom offers the luxury of a full-sized bathtub and an enclosed toilet, while the walk-in laundry and carport parking add extra appeal.

Why you’ll love this location:

A dynamic urban lifestyle is all yours at this fabulous address, where the CBD is just 9.4km* from home and every convenience is within walking distance of your front door.

Walk to Central West Shopping Centre in less than ten minutes* for a great range of retailers, eateries and services and a choice of major supermarkets.

Barkly Village is a nine-minute* stroll from home offering a range of eateries, shops and the much-loved café, Migrant Coffee. Brother Nancy and Dumbo are both also an easy stroll from home, ensuring you’ll have your pick of renowned cafes for your morning coffee or a relaxed weekend brunch with friends.

A one-minute* walk will bring you to the nearest bus stop for a stress-free ride into the heart of Footscray, where a world of cuisines, the Footscray Market and the convenience of Footscray Plaza await.

Those with kids will appreciate the two-minute* stroll to the Gaudion Reserve playground and the short walk to Footscray West Primary School, while older kids can catch the bus to Footscray High School’s Barkly campus.

Enjoy an easy drive into the CBD or walk to Tottenham Station in 12 minutes* for regular city-bound trains.

*Approximate

Property History for 1/698 Barkly St, West Footscray, VIC 3012

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$520,000
20 Apr 2024
Listed for Rent
$395/w
19 Jan 2018
  • 20 Apr 2024
    Sold for $520,000
  • 21 Mar 2024
    Listed for Sale $450,000 - $495,000
  • 28 Nov 2017
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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About West Footscray 3012

The size of West Footscray is approximately 3.8 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.5% of total area. The population of West Footscray in 2011 was 10,223 people. By 2016 the population was 11,456 showing a population growth of 12.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Footscray is 30-39 years. Households in West Footscray are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Footscray work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 57.9% of the homes in West Footscray were owner-occupied compared with 53.6% in 2016.

West Footscray has 6,697 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Footscray have seen a 6.77% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 16.31% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in West Footscray is $962,663 while the median value for Units is $543,154.
  • Houses have a median rent of $600 while Units have a median rent of $450.
There are currently 25 properties listed for sale, and 12 properties listed for rent in West footscray on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 270 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West footscray.

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