2/285 Main Street, Balcatta WA 6021
2/285 Main Street, Balcatta WA 6021
1995-built villa | 73m² with courtyard | 2 bed 1 bath | quiet small group | fully fenced lock-and-leave
This compact 1995 villa is positioned within a small, quiet group, offering a genuinely low-maintenance footprint. Its fully fenced courtyard, open-plan living, and separate bath/shower make it practical for downsizers or first-home buyers seeking a lock-and-leave lifestyle. The combination of a 73m² internal area, two car spaces, and established suburban surrounds places it squarely within Balcatta’s mainstream villa stock, where demand for this configuration remains steady. The property’s strength lies in its uncomplicated single-level layout and the sense of privacy achieved despite the modest size.
The 1995 build and 73m² internal area may limit family appeal, but for the target buyer that is unlikely to matter. Strata fees, if any, should be confirmed early. A carport rather than garage, and the unstated aspect, might affect price relative to newer units. Good presentation, including floorboards and air conditioning, could support a premium.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 2/285 Main Street, Balcatta WA 6021
Checks found:
Value Risk
2
Liquidity Risk
1
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
Execution Risk
2
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Market Insight
Balcatta, a postwar brick-and-tile suburb in Perth’s inner north, has shed its rural past; eastern-sector unit developments and a southern-European influence now shape its character. Demand is underpinned by tight supply—68 houses listed, 0.39% vacancy—and rapid turnover: houses sell in 8–12 days, with 163 sales in the past year. Median house prices range from $825,000 to $960,000, reflecting 12–23% annual growth depending on source; units grew 19.9–28.9%, with median prices around $580,000–$695,500. Rents are firm: houses at $680–$750 per week, units $600–$660, with gross yields of 4.1–4.5% for houses and 5.2–5.4% for units. Future growth rests on continued supply constraints and rental demand; limited stock is the key risk.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: Balcatta 2-bed villas, 70–90m², sold $650k–$750k | Property Price Band: $650k–$750k | Value Drivers: condition, courtyard layout, quiet group
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
886m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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