SOLD
Sold on 16 Mar 2024 for $641,000

8/119 Essex Street
West Footscray VIC 3012

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 81m2
Land area: 95m2
Sold By
Jas Stephens Real Estate
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Property Details for 8/119 Essex St, West Footscray

8/119 Essex St, West Footscray is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1980. The property has a land size of 95m2 and floor size of 81m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2024. There are other 2 bedroom Unit sold in West Footscray in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1980
Floor Size
81m2
Land Size
95m2
Local Government
Maribyrnong
Lot/Plan
8/RP6455

Last Listing description (March 2024)

Renovated two-bedroom unit circa 1975, offering move-in-ready modern living in a coveted pocket of West Footscray

Large kitchen/dining + spacious living room

Two bedrooms with built-in robes

Modern bathroom with bath and shower + separate toilet

Air-conditioning and heating

Large, paved back garden with garden shed

Secure garage for effortless off-street parking

Presenting a fabulous opportunity for first-home buyers, downsizers and astute investors alike, this renovated two-bedroom unit offers contemporary comfort and style with the spacious proportions of its 1970s heritage.

Settle in for cosy nights at home in the generous living room adorned with stylish timber-panelled feature walls, with heating and air-conditioning to ensure your comfort. Keen cooks will be delighted by the well-appointed adjoining kitchen with incorporated laundry facilities, while the large meals space allows for a big dining table to gather family and friends around.

Two carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes offer inviting retreats with easy access to the oversized bathroom, where a bathtub invites you to relax and unwind and modern styling ensures instant appeal.

Outside an enviably large courtyard garden awaits the perfect spot for alfresco dining and entertaining and a wonderful outdoor play space for kids and pets.

With nothing to do but move in and enjoy, this home ticks every box for easy city-fringe living with generous proportions rarely found in newer units.

Why youll love this location:

Situated in an ideal position to enjoy the famed West Footscray lifestyle, this home places every convenience within walking distance and Melbournes vibrant CBD just 9.2km from your front door.

Walk to your pick of renowned cafes for a great morning coffee, with Brother Nancy and Dumbo both just a three-minute* stroll from home. Barkly Village awaits an eight-minute* walk away, with eateries, shops and services to enjoy or walk to Central West Shopping Centre for great shopping and a choice of supermarkets.

Effortless bus access to Footscrays buzzing shopping and dining precinct adds extra lifestyle appeal, with the convenience of Coles, Kmart and the Footscray Market joined by an endless array of cuisines to explore.

Young families or those with a furry friend will love the walking-distance proximity to a range of parks and reserves, including Johnson Reserve a one-minute* walk away and Martin Reserves fenced dog park a three-minute* stroll from home.

Walk to Footscray West Primary School in four minutes* and catch the bus to Footscray High Schools Barkly campus and the CBD from the bus stop less than 100m* from the front door.

*Approximate

Property History for 8/119 Essex St, West Footscray, VIC 3012

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$641,000
16 Mar 2024
  • 16 Mar 2024
    Sold for $641,000
  • 20 Feb 2024
    Listed for Sale $550,000 - $600,000
  • 01 Sep 2016
    Transferred
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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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