101/158 Francis Street, Yarraville VIC 3013

Balcony outlook over golf course | boutique block of eight | strong rental yield potential | light-filled modern one-bedder The property occupies a genuinely rare position within Yarraville’s tighter stock,a boutique block of only eight units, which typically commands better owner-occupier care and lower turnover than larger complexes. Its leafy outlook over the golf course is a differentiating feature in a suburb where most one-bedders face a street or carpark. The open-plan layout, built-in robes, and European laundry make it functional for a single professional or couple, while the secure garage and storage cage add practical weight for an inner-urban buyer. Rental yields in the 5.8–6.4% range are strong for the area, and the suburb’s walkable village amenity and train access support consistent tenant demand. This suits a first-home buyer wanting a low-maintenance foothold or an investor seeking stable cash flow rather than capital growth arbitrage. The main risk is the absence of recent sales in the building itself, making resale timing less predictable. The 65% renter split in the block may indicate less owner-occupied pride, though the boutique size mitigates that. No heritage or overlay constraints mean future renovations are straightforward, but the 52m² floorplate limits scope for value-add. The buyer should treat this as a hold for income or lifestyle, not a short-term flip,the yield is the prize, not the uplift.