1 Fontaine Street, Balcatta WA 6021

1970-built 3×1 house | 77% building coverage on small lot | Takari Primary and Balcatta Senior High catchment | strong rental yield potential This property is competitively positioned as a detached house on a small lot in an established suburb with good school access and modern connectivity. The 77% building coverage is unusually high for a house, which may limit outdoor space but also signals efficient use of the land. The 1970 build is typical for Balcatta’s older housing stock, and the absence of bushfire, flood, or heritage overlays reduces regulatory risk. This property best serves owner-occupiers seeking a low-maintenance home with school proximity, or investors targeting a yield around 3.5% given the estimated rent relative to value. The NBN Fibre to the Node and 5G coverage support tenant demand. The high building coverage may constrain future expansion or redevelopment potential, and the older construction could involve maintenance costs not immediately visible. The 5-metre roof height and 23-metre ground elevation are unremarkable for the area. The property’s value may be influenced by how the small lot and high coverage compare to more typical Balcatta houses with larger yards. Buyers should weigh these factors against the strong rental yield and school catchment appeal when forming a view on price.