104/379-381 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car apartment | 58.5 m² compact footprint | Deakin University proximity | Same-building 2/2/1 sold $470k in Nov 2025 | Limited capital growth signal This apartment occupies a common but well-targeted configuration for the Burwood corridor, where proximity to Deakin University and public transport anchors steady demand from investors and first-home buyers. Its 58.5 m² internal area sits at the compact end of modern two-bedroom stock, which may limit appeal for owner-occupiers seeking more space but aligns well with rental yield expectations in a precinct where a same-building two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit is estimated to rent at $670 per week. The building’s eight-year average owner-occupier tenure suggests a stable resident mix, and the absence of bushfire, flood, or heritage overlays on the 1,436 m² parcel reduces planning risk. School zoning for Essex Heights Primary School and Mount Waverley Secondary College adds a practical advantage for family-oriented purchasers. The property’s price positioning relative to the same building’s two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout, which sold for $470,000 in late 2025, implies a discount for the smaller configuration that may be justified or may present an opportunity. The building’s sale history shows only modest nominal price movement over the past decade, which may indicate subdued capital-growth characteristics compared with stronger-growth suburbs. Burwood Highway frontage could introduce traffic noise, though the apartment’s specific orientation is not confirmed. A buyer should weigh the trade-off between immediate rental income potential and longer-term value appreciation when forming a view on price.