25 Austral Cres, Baxter VIC 3911

Renovated 3-bedder on 613sqm | Baxter family pocket | dual-income rental or hold | solar and shed ready The case for buying 25 Austral Cres rests on its rare combination of a genuine renovation and a full-size block in a suburb where most comparable stock is either dated or subdivided. The 142sqm floorplan with stone benchtops, ducted heating, and split-system cooling means no immediate capital spend, while the 23% site coverage leaves meaningful rear yard space for pets or future shedding. This property suits a buyer who wants move-in comfort with land optionality—either as a long-term family home or a low-friction rental yielding around 3.8% at the midpoint rent estimate. The bushfire overlay is confirmed but not restrictive on this lot, and the absence of flood or heritage constraints simplifies due diligence. Proximity to Peninsula Link and Baxter Primary adds practical appeal for commuting families. The risk is price relativity: the $780k–$820k ask sits at the upper end of the estimated $660k–$880k range, and the 2019 purchase price is not disclosed, so vendor cost base is unknown. The bushfire overlay may marginally narrow the buyer pool, though it does not materially affect insurance or re-sale in this location. Opportunity lies in the 4-car configuration—rare for a 3-bedroom house—which could support a future subdivision or a granny flat if zoning permits, though this requires council confirmation. Hold for rental income or occupy for three to five years to capture Baxter’s 5.5% annual growth trajectory.