26 Stapley Cres, Altona North VIC 3025
26 Stapley Cres, Altona North VIC 3025
North-facing 550m² block | original but immaculate family house | 3-bed detached home in a mixed infill street | strong family-school catchment | larger land than most nearby stock.
This property holds a genuine competitive edge through its combination of a north-facing 550m² allotment and a detached house format, which places it at the more spacious end of Stapley Crescent’s typical stock. The original condition, described as impeccably maintained, offers a solid, move-in-ready family home without the premium of recent renovations, making it particularly suited to buyers who prioritise land and layout over modern finishes. Its proximity to Bayside P-12 College strengthens its appeal for families seeking a long-term residence, while the street’s mix of older homes and newer townhouses indicates a transitional but established neighbourhood character that supports steady demand.
The property’s value may be shaped by its original interior, which could limit comparison with renovated or newer homes nearby, though the larger block and north-facing aspect may offset this for buyers planning future updates. The surrounding infill development activity might introduce changing streetscape dynamics, and the absence of confirmed modern amenities like solar or updated bathrooms could influence how quickly it attracts certain buyers. Buyers should weigh the potential for renovation against the convenience of an already well-kept home, and consider how the mixed character of the street might evolve over time.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 26 Stapley Cres, Altona North VIC 3025
Checks found:
Value Risk
2
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
2
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Market Insight
Altona North is a western-suburbs market anchored by established families: median age 37, 39% outright ownership, and a 69% share of detached housing. Buyer demand is firm, with 2,326 house enquiries over the past year, while proximity to industrial employment zones underpins rental demand. House prices sit around $950,000, with annual growth between -0.1% and 2.4% depending on source; units are near $700,000, with growth from -2.2% to 3.7%. Market conditions have softened—days on market range from 34 to 78, house sales volumes are down 31.3% year-on-year, and auction clearance is 57.6%, below the state’s 67%. Domain forecasts subdued 2026 growth as interest-rate sensitivity and borrowing costs feed into affordability constraints and shifting supply.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 4 Stapley Cres sold $915,000 (676m², 3/2/3); 9 Stapley Cres sold $1.25M (3/2/6) | Property Price Band: $900K–$1.0M | Value Drivers: land size, north aspect, original condition, school catchment proximity
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
542m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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