28 Mabel Street, Beresford WA 6530

City fringe medium density infill | Flat 1960s build cost | Limited rental yield | Non-heritage but high competition for resale | R30 zoning a future lever but not immediate. The 1963 masonry structure on 417 square metres produces a fixed building footprint with deferred maintenance risk; buyers must budget for a basic bathroom and kitchen upgrade within five years, likely costing $40,000–$60,000, eroding initial affordability. The R30 zoning offers a 40% site coverage advantage for a future duplex or granny flat, but it is a medium-term play with no current approvals. This property holds best as a hold-to-renovate or long-term land bank, not as a short-term flip. The 165-square-metre floor plan with three bedrooms in a predominantly owner-occupied street (90%) signals low turnover risk and stable neighbourhood quality, which supports capital preservation over a five-to-ten-year horizon. FTTP and 4G coverage are present but secondary to the site’s infill potential. This property suits a buyer with a five-year timeline who values built-in redevelopment optionality and can absorb initial maintenance costs. To confirm zoning feasibility for a duplex, engage a town planner before the inspection window closes.