18 Birch Avenue, Tullamarine VIC 3043
18 Birch Avenue, Tullamarine VIC 3043
Large flat 751m² block in quiet street | STCA potential for 3-4 townhomes | No bushfire or flood overlays | Walk to primary school and parklands
This property presents a clear redevelopment opportunity on a large, level lot in a established residential area. Its competitive strength lies in the 751 square metre parcel with no overlay constraints, a prior council application for four dwellings, and its quiet yet accessible location near schools and transport. This configuration best serves a buyer seeking to develop or an investor securing a land-banked property with immediate rental income from the existing house.
The primary risk is the capital and time required to realize the subdivision potential, with holding costs against the current modest rental yield. The commercial logic is compelling: the 2023 sale price already reflected this development scope, and the lot size is larger than typical local stock. Acquire as a strategic land hold with existing income, and pursue a townhouse project to capitalize on the suburb’s evolution.
Recent sales context shows the property at 18 Birch Avenue sold for $820,000 in January 2023. A comparable house on a subdivided lot at 18A Birch Avenue carries a mid-point estimate of $750,000. This supports the valuation premium for the full, developable parcel at number 18.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 18 Birch Avenue, Tullamarine VIC 3043
Checks found:
Value Risk
✓
Liquidity Risk
✕
2
Planning Risk
!
1
Income Risk
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1
Execution Risk
✓
Insight: Tullamarine VIC 3043
Tullamarine is a mixed-use suburb anchored by the airport, offering strong transport links and attracting aviation workers and commuters. Demand from this demographic is driving robust capital appreciation in the housing market, which has seen significant growth, while the unit market remains more subdued. Future growth is underpinned by its strategic employment hub, though risks include softening sales volumes and a notable decline in unit auction clearance rates.
PropCred Estimated Value
Bedrooms
Bathroom
Parking
1
Land
751m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst