8 Kent Street, Braybrook VIC 3019
8 Kent Street, Braybrook VIC 3019
Detached 3-bed on 464 m² | Established Braybrook pocket | Value-add opportunity | Two-car layout | Mid-century era
The house is positioned as a detached 3-bedroom dwelling on a 464 m² parcel within an established Braybrook corridor where townhouse infill is becoming common. That land dimension is considered the structural edge, enabling straightforward renovation, rear extension, or a future redevelopment conversation, subject to council approval. The single-level layout with two car spaces and a functional three-bedroom configuration is seen as a realistic first-home or family purchase without immediate works being mandatory. The market role is best suited to a buyer prepared to look past dated presentation and price the land, the street position, and the flexibility of a house format over a compact townhouse. The era of construction is consistent with mid-century stock in the pocket, which generally offers solid bones and generous room proportions.
The estimated floor area varies across available records, which suggests the internal footprint may be smaller than the allotment implies, and condition could significantly shape its appeal. A dated interior might limit rental return in the short term, while any extension or renewal will require a careful cost-benefit view against comparable newer stock. The absence of heritage controls in this pocket may support redevelopment thinking, but that conversation should be grounded in a planning check before any premium is assigned. Market liquidity appears moderate, so presentation may matter more than location alone.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 8 Kent Street, Braybrook VIC 3019
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Braybrook, 10km west of Melbourne’s CBD, is a transitioning suburb where middle-income professionals and labourers drive demand for a mix of older houses and modern townhouses. House prices have risen 2–4% annually to around $755,000; units show a split market, with median prices spanning $454,000–$660,000. Houses take 52–64 days to sell, but sales volumes are contracting—houses down 7.6% and units down 36.8%—while auction clearance rates favour houses (58.2%) over units (33.3%). The key risk is thinning turnover, especially for units, despite modest price appreciation.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 4 Kent Street (2-bed house) sold $660,000 in Jan 2024; 21/13 Kent Street (3-bed townhouse) sold $825,000 in Feb 2026 | Property Price Band: $700K–$800K | Value Drivers: land size, three-bedroom layout, street corridor position
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
464m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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