16 Harvey Street, West Bendigo VIC 3550

2 bed house | heritage overlay | bushfire zone | FTTP | 301m² lot This house presents a competitively priced entry into West Bendigo, offering a rare combination of a fully fenced, decent-sized lot with modern comforts like ducted heating and evaporative cooling within a heritage streetscape. Its prime school zoning and reliable fibre internet directly serve owner-occupiers, particularly young families or downsizers seeking a low-maintenance home in an established location. The building coverage under 50% and secure garage add practical utility. Decision hinges on navigating the bushfire overlay costs and the heritage controls, which constrain renovation potential and incur compliance expenses. The modest rental yield suggests it is not a strong investment property. This house is a hold for a long-term occupant who values character and location over capital growth, not a development opportunity or high-yield rental. 14 Harvey St sold 02 May 2025 for $470k (2 bed, 1 bath). 16 Harvey St sold 17 Nov 2023 for $290k (2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car). The 2025 sale solidifies a value benchmark around $470k, indicating stable local demand. The 2023 sale appears anomalously low and is not a reliable current comparator.