22A Paloma Street, Bentleigh East VIC 3165

Newly built Bentleigh East townhouse | 4-bedroom 3-bathroom layout | Walk score 87, very walkable | Low vacancy 1.4%, strong suburb growth 6.2% This townhouse presents a rare combination of new build quality and a very low vacancy rate in a suburb with 6.2% capital growth over the past year. The 4-bedroom 3-bathroom configuration with a separate study offers genuine family utility, while the 87 walk score means daily errands and school runs are easily managed without a car. The property sits in a residential zone with no detected flood or bushfire risk, and the local school rating of 8.4 out of 10 supports strong owner-occupier demand. It is best suited to a family seeking a move-in ready home with immediate lifestyle convenience and solid long-term value retention. The main risk is the land size discrepancy,some sources list 679m² while others show 341m², which could affect resale clarity and future subdivision potential. Buyers should verify the title before committing. The rental yield sits at 3.66%, which is moderate but acceptable given the low vacancy risk and new build condition. A practical holding strategy is to occupy for the first few years to maximise the capital growth trajectory, then reassess for either refinancing or transitioning to a rental if family circumstances shift.