1/14 Oak Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122
1/14 Oak Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122
2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car older-style split-level | north-facing front garden | city views from upper living | boutique low-density complex
This apartment holds a clear competitive edge in Hawthorn’s tightly held apartment market. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car configuration is genuinely rare for older-style stock in this suburb, where many comparable units offer only one bathroom or a single garage. The split-level layout adds a sense of separation and space rarely found in apartment living, while the northern orientation and front garden with pergola provide private outdoor space that most units in the area simply lack. The city skyline views from the upper level further differentiate it from typical ground-floor or rear-positioned apartments. This property serves best as a lock-up-and-leave home for downsizers seeking inner-east convenience without house maintenance, or for young professionals and first-home buyers wanting a strong configuration in a prestigious postcode. The boutique complex setting, with only a handful of residences, offers a quieter, more intimate living environment than larger developments, which appeals to buyers prioritising privacy and character over new-build amenities.
The older-style construction may present more modest internal scale and fewer contemporary building features than newer developments, which could temper price growth compared to premium new stock. The split-level design, while distinctive, may not suit all buyers, particularly those with mobility considerations. The absence of lift access and building amenities like a pool or gym might narrow the buyer pool slightly, though the strong configuration and outdoor space mitigate this. The property’s position within a street dominated by high-value houses means apartment comparables are limited, potentially affecting market liquidity. The two rear lock-up garages are a significant practical advantage in this inner-east location, where secure parking is highly valued. Buyers should weigh the trade-off between character and older finishes against the strength of the configuration and location, recognising that renovation potential exists within the existing footprint.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 1/14 Oak Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Hawthorn remains a premium inner-east Melbourne market, with median house prices around $2.8–2.9 million and units near $558,000–580,000. Demand is driven by affluent professionals and families in finance, tech, and medicine, plus downsizers and university-linked investors. House price trends are mixed: recent annual changes range from -8.0% to +9%, reflecting rate sensitivity and volatility, while units are flat to slightly negative (-2.0% to 0%). Houses sell in 33–42 days. House rents vary widely ($695–$950/week) but units are stable around $550/week, with gross yields of 1.78% for houses and 4.97–5.1% for units. Connectivity via train, tram, Monash and Eastern Freeways, school catchments including Hawthorn Secondary and Auburn South Primary, and proximity to hospitals and universities support demand. However, entry prices above $2.8m limit buyer depth, heritage overlays restrict supply, and premium mortgages raise sensitivity to interest rates.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 1/26A Oak Street sold at $800,000 for 2/1/1 | Property Price Band: $1.0M–$1.1M | Value Drivers: two-car garaging, north-facing garden, city-view upper level, split-level layout
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
884m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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