1/18 Mcnamara Road, Laverton VIC 3028

3-bed townhouse | 190m² internal living | dual remote garage | no overlays | Laverton P-12 zone This property presents a compelling proposition for an owner-occupier seeking modern space efficiency or an investor targeting a low-maintenance rental. Its 190 square metre building size is substantially larger than the typical house in the immediate vicinity, offering above-average internal accommodation on a manageable 310 square metre block. The absence of bushfire, flood, or heritage overlays removes a layer of due diligence complexity and development risk, which is a distinct advantage in this market. The dual remote garages and three-bedroom configuration cater directly to small families or professional couples, positioning it as a turnkey solution in a location with established connectivity and within the local school catchment. The primary compromise is the single bathroom, which now sits below the evolving market standard for three-bedroom dwellings and will cap its appeal relative to nearby two-bathroom units. The land size, while appropriate for a townhouse, offers limited future extension potential compared to the larger lots on the street, anchoring its long-term value growth to the building’s utility rather than land appreciation. The recent listing of a major development site directly nearby signals neighbourhood transition, introducing potential for future disruption or value uplift depending on the scale of construction. Proceed with an offer at the lower end of the quoted range, recognising the internal space as a key asset offset by the bathroom configuration; this property is best held as a long-term rental or primary residence, not as a strategic land bank. Recent comparable sales provide critical context: – 4 McNamara Road: 2-bed, 1-bath house sold for $570,000 in February 2026. – 14 McNamara Road: 3-bed, 1-bath house on 755m² sold in February (price undisclosed), listed at $600,000-$650,000. – Across 30 recent 3-bedroom unit/apartment sales within 4km, the median price was $665,000. This data confirms the subject property’s asking range is appropriately positioned below the median for similar bedroom counts, accounting for its townhouse format and single bathroom. The direct street comparison at $570,000 for a smaller two-bedroom house suggests the three-bedroom format here commands a premium, but the pricing must decisively undercut the listed range for the larger, older house at number 14 to represent fair value.