21/14-20 Barsden Street, Camden NSW 2570
21/14-20 Barsden Street, Camden NSW 2570
2-bed first-floor unit | rear of 22-unit complex | walk to Camden centre | flood overlay noted | over-55s style living
This unit’s competitive edge lies in its rare combination of compact, low-maintenance living within walking distance of Camden’s shops, cafes, and hospital. The first-floor rear position in a small, established complex offers privacy and quiet, while the balcony, courtyard, and detached garage provide practical outdoor and storage space uncommon for this unit size. It serves downsizers and over-55s buyers prioritising location and ease over space, and its traditional, recently refreshed presentation makes it immediately liveable without major work. The property’s value is supported more by its central position and scarcity of similar stock than by land or new-build features.
The flood overlay is the primary constraint, and while not necessarily a deal-breaker, it may influence insurance costs and resale appeal to cautious buyers. The compact 67 m² internal area and older building profile might limit price growth compared with larger or newer units. However, the strong rental demand and consistent sales in the mid-$500k range suggest a stable floor. Buyers should weigh the trade-off between central convenience and the limitations of a smaller, older unit, and consider how the over-55s character might narrow future buyer interest.
|| Comparable Sales: 17/14 Barsden Street sold $490k in 2024; 14/14 Barsden Street valued near $546k | Property Price Band: $500k–$600k | Value Drivers: central walkability, rear position, detached garage, flood overlay
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 21/14-20 Barsden Street, Camden NSW 2570
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Value Risk
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Liquidity Risk
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Planning Risk
Income Risk
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Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Camden, in Sydney’s southwest, is a tightly held family market. Demand centres on households seeking four-bedroom houses on 600–800m² blocks, with rentals around $750 weekly. House prices sit between $1,112,500 and $1,200,000, with annual growth of 12.4–18.8%; units average $642,500, returning 4.0% versus 3.16% for houses. Stock turnover is thin — 51–53 house sales a year and only two listings last month against nine rentals — and houses sell in a median 45 days. Infrastructure and catchment schools anchor demand; nearby Camden South’s median rose 82.4% over a decade, underscoring the corridor’s appreciation. The constraint is affordability: at $1.13m–$1.2m, variable repayments run $2,789–$2,820, leaving buyers rate-sensitive. Supply scarcity and limited rental stock suggest a firm floor, but price growth at these levels hinges on income growth and rates staying contained.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 17/14 Barsden Street sold $490k in 2024; 14/14 Barsden Street valued near $546k | Property Price Band: $500k–$600k | Value Drivers: central walkability, rear position, detached garage, flood overlay
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
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Land
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