25 Onslow Street, Rose Bay NSW 2029
25 Onslow Street, Rose Bay NSW 2029
Substantial 412 m² house | Rare 3-bed/1-bath/2-car | Rose Bay catchment | Flood overlay noted | Strong family appeal
This property is offered as a rare freestanding house on 412 m² of land, with a 246 m² building footprint and a three-bedroom, one-bathroom, two-car layout. The land-to-building ratio provides a solid foundation for family living, while the placement within the Rose Bay school catchments and walkable distance to village amenities gives it strong everyday appeal. The flood overlay is a known consideration, but it does not undermine the fundamental strength of the site. This house is best suited to a buyer who values land, school access, and the freedom to personalise a dated interior over time.
The flood overlay may be perceived as a risk, but its effect on value might be mitigated by the strength of the location. Insurance premiums may be elevated, and future ground-level renovations could require additional design consideration. The single-bathroom arrangement might be seen as a limitation, yet the generous land size and large building footprint offer scope for reconfiguration. The absence of heritage or bushfire constraints gives more flexibility than many neighbouring houses. Buyers might weigh flood-related costs against the rarity of a full house site.
>>Comparable Sales: 2/5 Onslow Street (unit, 3-bed, sold $1.775M) | Property Price Band: $4.0M–$4.1M | Value Drivers: land size, building footprint, flood overlay
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 25 Onslow Street, Rose Bay NSW 2029
Checks found:
Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Rose Bay occupies a prime Sydney Harbour position, split by Old South Head Road into two distinct districts, with a relaxed atmosphere and prestigious private schools such as Kambala and Kincoppal-Rose Bay drawing professional families. The market has cooled sharply: median house prices sit at $4.925m, with annual growth figures ranging from -20.6% to -30.46%, though five-year gains remain positive at 31.15%. Units are steadier, with median prices around $1.86m and recent growth between 0.41% and 1%, while five-year unit growth reached 61.92%. Houses take 44 to 87 days to sell; units move in 35 to 43 days. Annual sales volume is modest-62 houses and 168 units-reflecting limited stock, which, alongside strong school catchment demand, should underpin the market. Key risks are affordability constraints and leveraged ownership: 42% of owners carry mortgages. Rental yields are thin, with houses at 1.69% and units at 2.73% to 3.4%.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
412m²
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