14 James Road, Croydon VIC 3136
14 James Road, Croydon VIC 3136
Front townhouse of two | 400 m² land | three-bed, one-bath layout | private driveway | single carport
This front unit stands apart from typical Croydon attached stock because it sits on a full quarter-acre-equivalent block and reads more like a small house than a flat. The open-plan living with stone benches and dark floorboards gives it a modern, low-maintenance appeal, while the private driveway, courtyard, and front-of-block position create a sense of separation that larger unit complexes simply lack. With Croydon Primary and Yarra Hills Secondary likely zoning, plus Silcock Reserve and the station within easy reach, this property best suits downsizers, first-home buyers, and small families who want house-style living without the upkeep of a detached garden. The dual-occupancy arrangement keeps density low, and the fresh paint and practical inclusions make it move-in ready.
The single bathroom and compact internal footprint might limit appeal for larger families, and because the unit is one of only two, buyers may weigh shared driveway responsibilities or body-corporate-style obligations even without a formal owners corporation. The evaporative cooling and ducted heating are workable but not premium, so a buyer upgrading finishes would need to factor that in. The 400 m² land component is the real value lever; if the subdivision allows future flexibility, that could lift the property beyond its current configuration, but as a one-bathroom townhouse it may also cap upside at the top of the attached-home market.
Comparable Sales: 2/6-10 James Road (2-bed unit) sold $610,000; 4/6-10 James Road (2-bed townhouse) sold $620,000 | Property Price Band: $600,000–$700,000 | Value Drivers: land size, front position, condition
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 14 James Road, Croydon VIC 3136
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
Income Risk
1
Execution Risk
2
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Market Insight
Croydon’s market is underpinned by a high ownership rate-72.6% owned outright or with a mortgage-drawing established families and new buyers. Median house prices range from $906,500 to $961,000, with annual growth of 1.9–5.6% and a sharp 7.4% quarterly rise (REIV). Units record a median of $668,000–$730,000 and up to 12.3% quarterly growth. Houses sell in as few as 19–23 days (YIPM, OpenAgent), indicating strong demand. Rental yields are modest, with houses at 3.4% and units 4.2–4.35%; weekly house rents hold at $650. Future demand is supported by school quality, transport access, and infrastructure works. However, momentum is cooling: sales volume fell 5.2%, auction clearance sits at 59.6%, and days on market climbed 28.6% year-on-year (Woodards).
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PropCred Estimated Value
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Parking
1
Land
399m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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