81 Mount Street, Kew VIC 3101
81 Mount Street, Kew VIC 3101
766m² Kew house | 4/2/2 configuration | premium established pocket | substantial land size
The property is placed in a tightly held, high-amenity Kew streetscape, with a landholding that is materially larger than typical suburban infill lots. A four-bedroom, two-bathroom layout with two parking spaces serves the established-family market. The house is best suited to owner-occupiers seeking long-term accommodation in a school-rich, blue-chip suburb, where capital growth has historically been the dominant return driver. The configuration and land size give it a competitive edge over smaller renovated cottages or apartments in the same locality.
The condition and presentation of the house are not fully known, and these factors may be material to value. The internal layout and orientation might affect family appeal, while the need for updating could alter the final price. A renovation opportunity may be present, but it should be weighed against the premium land cost. Rental return is expected to be low relative to the purchase price, which might be a constraint for income-focused buyers.
>> Comparable Sales: 26 Sackville Street, Kew $36.3M | Property Price Band: $3.0M–$3.3M | Value Drivers: land size, condition, location
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 81 Mount Street, Kew VIC 3101
Checks found:
Value Risk
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1
Liquidity Risk
✓
Planning Risk
✓
Income Risk
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1
Execution Risk
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1
Market Insight
Kew remains a premium inner-east Melbourne market, with a median house price of $2.779 million and units at $935,000. House prices slipped 1.1% over the past year, while units rose 1.63%, reflecting softer demand at the top end. Houses sell in a median 33 days. Demand is driven by affluent families and professionals, drawn by school catchments and transport links; 41% of mortgaged owners and household incomes well above the Greater Melbourne average support serviceability. Gross rental yields are thin for houses at 2.05%, but units offer 3.55%. Future growth hinges on ongoing population pressure and infrastructure, with a forecast trajectory toward a $2.5 million median by 2026. Key risks include interest-rate sensitivity, affordability constraints, and supply-demand imbalances that could trigger pricing adjustments.
PropCred Estimated Value
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
766m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst