48 Northwood Street West Leederville WA 6007

1910 freestanding house | 243sqm lot with 65% coverage | West Leederville primary and Bob Hawke College zone | No overlays, no flood, no bushfire risk This property occupies a rare position in West Leederville: a freestanding 1910 house on a compact lot with no heritage, flood, or bushfire constraints, inside both the West Leederville Primary and Bob Hawke College intake areas. For a buyer seeking a period home with immediate school access and the ability to renovate or extend without overlay restrictions, this is a competitive starting point. The 65% building coverage on 243sqm leaves limited but usable outdoor space, and the 6m roof height suggests potential for a second-storey addition, subject to council approval. The property suits a family or investor who values location and school zoning over internal space, and who is prepared to reconfigure the current single-bathroom layout. The main risk is the bedroom count discrepancy between the 2024 sale (3 bedrooms) and the current listing (4 bedrooms), which may indicate an unapproved conversion or a cosmetic reclassification. A buyer should verify the floor plan and any permits before relying on the four-bedroom valuation. The 148–158sqm internal area is modest for a family home, and the single bathroom is a functional constraint that will limit appeal in the resale market until upgraded. The opportunity lies in adding a second bathroom and possibly a first-floor extension, which could lift the property into a higher price bracket given the land is free of overlays. Hold this property for medium-term capital growth driven by school demand and infill scarcity, and prioritise a compliant bathroom addition before resale.