4/61-63 Crane Street, Ballina NSW 2478

Single-level villa | central Ballina | refurbished condition | established rental demand | low-maintenance footprint This villa occupies a defensible position in a small complex of seven, where single-level design and a separate lounge-dining layout are uncommon for the price band. The recent refurbishment removes deferred maintenance risk and lets a buyer compete on condition rather than discount. With a lockup garage and internal laundry, the floorplan suits downsizers seeking convenience or investors targeting the steady Ballina rental pool. The 71-square-metre footprint is efficient, not cramped, and the shared strata lot of 1842 square metres suggests reasonable common area without excessive levies. The primary risk is the shared strata title, which limits future renovation freedom and exposes the buyer to body corporate decisions. The 2021 sale at $560,000 and the 2026 unit sale at $600,000 show measured growth, not a hot market—this is a hold for steady yield, not speculation. The price guide sits below current estimates, offering a potential entry discount if the vendor is motivated. For an owner-occupier, this is a lock-and-leave home in a central location. For an investor, it is a low-management income property with refurbishment already priced in. Hold for cash flow, not capital spike.