25 Burwah Avenue, Brighton East VIC 3187

Modern townhouse | Brighton Primary zone | 3-bed lock-up | low-maintenance courtyard The property’s strongest buying case lies in its near-new construction on a compact but usable 269sqm block, giving a buyer a turnkey home without the compromise of strata living. The 3-bed, 2-bath configuration with a dedicated garage and open car space is rare for a townhouse of this vintage in Brighton East, and the zoning for both Brighton Primary and Brighton Secondary College adds a durable demand floor. Ducted heating and cooling, floorboards throughout, and a fully fenced courtyard make it suited to a professional couple or small family who value time over renovation. The absence of any overlay restrictions and the NBN Hybrid Fibre Coaxial connection further lower the friction for an owner-occupier. The key risk is the 269m² land component, which caps future subdivision potential and limits capital growth relative to larger blocks in the same suburb. The buyer should also note the building area at 176m² is efficient but not generous, meaning resale appeal will hinge on condition and presentation rather than square meterage. On the commercial side, the rental estimate of $920 per week offers a gross yield near 3.4% at the mid-point of the price band, which is acceptable for a Bayside townhouse but not exceptional. The 2011 purchase price of $808,000 shows the property has already captured significant land value uplift, so future gains will come from suburb-level demand and inflation rather than a discount. Hold this as a long-term owner-occupied base or a low-touch rental with a three-to-five year horizon.