52 Nolan Street, Berkeley NSW 2506

Detached brick house on 600m² | renovated 3/2/2 layout | low-maintenance, private yard | Berkeley, Wollongong. This property’s competitive edge lies in its recent renovation which converted a smaller 2/1 footprint into a functional 3/2/2 floorplan, a rare configuration in Berkeley’s entry-level market. The low-maintenance brick build, fully fenced yard, and split-system air conditioning reduce ongoing upkeep for a first-home buyer or downsizer who values time over renovation risk. Its central position near Lake Illawarra, shops, and transport gives it solid rental demand and resale liquidity for an investor seeking stable yield in a secondary Wollongong corridor. The conflicting land size data (582m² vs 600m²) introduces minor valuation uncertainty but is unlikely to materially impact loan approval or resale given the actual block is still above typical 500m² lots in the area. The property lacks off-street parking depth for more than two cars, limiting appeal to multi-vehicle households. For an owner-occupier, this house offers a turnkey hold with minimal capital required; for an investor, the renovated interior supports immediate rental at a premium to unrenovated stock, though growth will track the broader Illawarra market rather than outperform.