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2 Fontein Street
West Footscray VIC 3012

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 132m2
Land area: 275m2
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Property Details for 2 Fontein St, West Footscray

2 Fontein St, West Footscray is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 275m2 and floor size of 132m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2024. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in West Footscray in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1940
Floor Size
132m2
Land Size
275m2
Local Government
Maribyrnong
Lot/Plan
1/PS534669

Last Listing description (May 2024)

Families seeking an instantly welcoming city fringe sanctuary will be delighted by this picture-perfect three-bedroom home, where light-filled interiors are beautifully complemented by superb alfresco entertaining.

Lovingly restored original features provide charming reminders of the home's rich history while contemporary updates promise effortless modern living.

- updated period home circa 1940 offering superb indoor/outdoor family living

- three bedrooms with built-in robes, including an oversized master
- large living room with front garden views
- open-plan kitchen/dining opening to a stunning garden with established hedges for privacy, a deck, a paved entertaining patio, and plenty of space for the kids to play
- generously proportioned family bathroom with inset bathtub and shower + second toilet for added convenience
- walk-in laundry with internal/external access
- beautifully restored original floorboards and ceiling roses
- ducted heating, evaporative cooling + split-system heating/cooling
- secure garage with direct access to the house - a welcome inclusion on rainy Melbourne days!
- perfectly positioned in a quiet, blossom tree-lined street moments from every convenience. Walk to Central West Shopping Centre for great shopping and a choice of supermarkets and drive to Barkly Village in four minutes to enjoy its cafes, eateries, shops, and services. Footscray's Barkly Street bars and eateries invite you for a night out a five-minute drive from home, while the heart of Footscray promises a world of cuisines, renowned cafes, and the Footscray Market a seven-minute drive or easy bus or train ride away. The kids will love being able to walk to JA McDonald Reserve's playground in just three minutes, while proximity to Hansen Reserve adds extra family appeal
- sought-after school zone - Footscray West Primary School and Footscray High School's Barkly campus
- only 9.5km from the CBD with easy road access, or walk to Tottenham Station in seven minutes for regular city-bound trains

Property History for 2 Fontein St, West Footscray, VIC 3012

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$905,000
29 May 2024
  • 29 May 2024
    Sold for $905,000
  • 08 May 2024
    Listed for Sale $825,000 - $870,000
  • 01 Apr 2006
    Sold for $247,000
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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 6,643 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Footscray have seen a 25.08% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 15.47% increase. As at 31 July 2024:

  • The median value for Houses in West Footscray is $1,023,280 while the median value for Units is $517,006.
  • Houses have a median rent of $590 while Units have a median rent of $430.
There are currently 26 properties listed for sale, and 15 properties listed for rent in West footscray on OnTheHouse. According to CoreLogic's data, 280 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West footscray.

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