502/12-16 Burwood Road, Burwood Heights NSW 2136

Top-floor boutique complex | 1-bed with parking | Owner-occupied majority | Burwood Heights stable pocket This unit sits in a well-positioned top-floor boutique block of only 16 properties, where 75% owner-occupancy signals low rental turnover and a more careful resident profile. The single parking space is a genuine advantage in this price bracket, and the proximity to Croydon Park Public School and Burwood Girls High School gives it a practical edge for small households or investors targeting long-term tenants. The 70% long-term resident rate in the building reinforces stability, and the 2023 sale history provides a recent price anchor that supports the current valuation range. This property suits first-home buyers wanting a secure foothold or investors seeking low-maintenance exposure in a suburb with modest but consistent demand. The main risk is the building’s small size—only 16 units—which can mean higher per-owner levy exposure if capital works arise, and the 0% auction clearance rate suggests limited competitive heat at that level. However, with only 3 recent sales and 5 sold this year, supply is tight, which works in a buyer’s favour if negotiating off-market or before auction. The top-floor position reduces noise risk and adds a view angle that lower units lack. Hold this property as a long-term base or a steady rental; its owner-occupier character and parking make it more resilient than typical one-bedroom stock.