13/7-9 Loftus Street, Ashfield NSW 2131

Tranquil park-side position | First-floor with leafy outlook | Well-sized two-bedder with built-ins | 45% owner-occupied local area This unit occupies a rare first-floor position overlooking park greenery, giving it a quiet, private feel uncommon in Ashfield’s apartment stock. The two bedrooms with built-ins and a spacious kitchen suit downsizers or professionals who value natural light and air-conditioning over square footage. Its 79m² internal area and secure parking make it a solid entry point for owner-occupiers seeking a long-term hold in a 45% owner-occupied pocket, which typically supports more stable capital growth than high-rental blocks. The main risk is the auction format in a market with a 69% clearance rate, meaning competition could push the price above the estimated $829k–$914k range. Buyers should set a firm ceiling based on comparable sales from the same building or nearby park-side blocks. The 2020 sale at $651k shows solid prior growth, but the current rental estimate of $650–$760 per week offers a modest 3.5–4.2% gross yield, so this works best as a primary residence rather than an investment. Hold for at least five years to capture the area’s steady demand from families and professionals drawn to Haberfield Public and Ashfield’s transport links.