39 Farr Street, Banksia NSW 2216

older semi-detached with side access | 2-bed, 1-bath circa 1900 | compact 245sqm block near trains | renovation-ready character home | single-sided attachment for added privacy This house occupies an interesting position in a sought-after inner-south pocket. Its semi-detached configuration, with a single attached wall and a wide side gate to the rear yard, offers a level of privacy and outdoor utility that is unusual for a property of this footprint. The circa-1900 build gives genuine character bones—something the newer family homes on the same street often lack. While the 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout is compact, it is well-suited to buyers who want a lower-maintenance entry into a suburb with strong transport connections, school catchments, and proximity to beaches and the city. The property is probably best described as a renovation opportunity or a land-holding play rather than a turnkey family home, and its presentation as a “modern living” classic suggests a recent cosmetic update rather than a full rebuild. The older age and small internal area (around 81sqm) may limit its appeal against the newly constructed 4-bedroom homes that dominate recent sales on the same street. A buyer weighing price should consider that much of the value here is in the land and location, not the dwelling itself. The single-sided attachment and side access could be advantageous for a future extension or redevelopment, but any planning constraints were not flagged in the available information so this remains speculative. The house may also need updating to meet contemporary expectations around climate control, storage, or parking, which could affect both livability and resale. It is a property that rewards a clear-eyed view of its potential rather than its current condition.