15/7-9 Archibald Street, Box Hill VIC 3128

15/7-9 Archibald Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
2-bedroom unit | Box Hill Central | 67mยฒ internal | balcony and garage | high school zone This property occupies a practical niche in Box Hillโ€™s market: a compact two-bedroom unit with a garage and balcony, positioned within walking distance of the train station, shopping, and Box Hill High School zone. For a buyer seeking a low-maintenance foothold in a high-demand suburb, the configuration is sensibleโ€”separate dining that can serve as a second bedroom, built-in robes, and split-system heating and cooling reduce the need for immediate upgrades. It suits first-home buyers or investors targeting the steady rental demand that Box Hillโ€™s infrastructure and transport hub generate, particularly given the suburbโ€™s recent price correction. The primary risk is the unitโ€™s size and ageโ€”built around 2012, it competes with newer stock and may feel tight for owner-occupiers wanting more than two functional bedrooms. The 67mยฒ internal area limits appeal to families, and the buildingโ€™s 1260mยฒ lot suggests strata fees and potential special levies. However, the rental yield of roughly 5.9โ€“6% and the suburbโ€™s long-term growth profile from urban renewal offset this. A buyer should treat this as a hold-and-lease property, not a renovation play; the value lies in location and yield, not upside from cosmetic work.

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Market Insight:

Box Hill is a high-density, professionally-oriented suburb with a youthful demographic, where apartment living dominates the housing stock. Demand is driven by a significant rental population and professionals, supported by strong unit rental yields. The market is currently divergent, with house prices showing resilience amid softer conditions, while the unit segment has experienced notable price corrections, indicating potential oversupply. Future growth hinges on the suburb’s appeal to its core demographic, though affordability for houses remains a constraint and the apartment market’s sensitivity to supply presents a key risk.
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PropCred Estimated Value

Bedrooms

2

Bathroom

1

Parking

1

Land

1260mยฒ

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