4 Balmoral Avenue, Bentleigh VIC 3204

4 Balmoral Avenue, Bentleigh VIC 3204
3 bed / 3 bath edge | McKinnon zone | 295sqm block | ensuites for all | auction positioning The three-bathroom configuration is the structural rarity here, not the bedrooms. In a suburb where most family stock offers one bathroom or a single ensuite, this layout removes the friction point that typically limits buyer pools. The McKinnon Secondary College zoning is the primary demand driver, and the property sits close enough to the school to be walkable without being on a main road. The 295sqm block is tight but the 164sqm building footprint is efficient, meaning the land-to-building ratio is reasonable for the area. This property suits a family with school-age children who value morning logistics and private space over a large backyard. The main risk is the single garage on a 295sqm block in a street with 35% renters, which suggests limited off-street parking and potential street congestion. The price guide sitting below estimated value is a deliberate tactic to draw multiple bidders, not a discount. Buyers should factor in that the 2017 sale at $1,015,000 implies a 17-22% gain over eight years, which is moderate for Bentleigh. The opportunity is in the rental yield: $980 per week on a sub-$1.25m purchase gives a gross yield above 4%, which is strong for this corridor. Hold as a family home first, rental backup second.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared  by PropCred Analyst team for 4 Balmoral Avenue, Bentleigh VIC 3204
Checks found:
Value Risk ✓
Liquidity Risk ! 1
Planning Risk ✓
Income Risk ! 1
Execution Risk ! 1
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Market Insight

Bentleigh is a well-connected, family-oriented suburb with a robust housing market, though its unit segment shows divergence. Demand is primarily driven by families, supported by strong transport links and amenities. Recent conditions reveal solid house price growth and steady rental demand, while unit prices have softened and auction clearance rates have moderated. Future growth is underpinned by sustained family appeal, though the market faces headwinds from slower house turnover and sensitivity in the unit sector.
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PropCred Estimated Value

Bedrooms

3

Bathroom

3

Parking

1

Land

295m²

Research & Review Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst · Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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