5/25 Charming Street, Hampton East VIC 3188
5/25 Charming Street, Hampton East VIC 3188
Rear 2-bed unit | quiet rear position | open-plan deck & courtyard | first-home buyer & downsizer focus | compact low-maintenance living
This unit holds a genuine edge in a street where larger family homes dominate. Its rear position within a quiet group delivers privacy and a sheltered outdoor setting, with the L-shaped courtyard and sun-drenched deck extending the living space in a way that feels rare for a compact floorplan. The open-plan layout suits first-home buyers entering the market or downsizers seeking single-level ease without sacrificing indoor-outdoor flow. For investors, the unit’s low-maintenance footprint and strong appeal to renters wanting a private outdoor area give it practical demand. What makes it competitively strong is not size, but the combination of a well-planned living core, a genuinely usable private open space, and a location that balances suburban calm with Bayside access. This property serves buyers prioritising lifestyle and convenience over land mass.
Value may hinge on the quality of updates and how the finishes compare to newer townhouse stock nearby. Condition and presentation will carry outsized weight for a small unit, as buyers often judge compact properties on feel rather than square footage. The absence of a large garden or dedicated parking might temper appeal for some, though the courtyard and deck compensate. Demand from first-home buyers and downsizers could keep interest steady, but pricing will likely stay sensitive to comparable unit sales within the same postcode rather than the street’s premium houses. Current market conditions and buyer competition for entry-level stock may also influence final offers.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 5/25 Charming Street, Hampton East VIC 3188
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
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Market Insight
Hampton East, 15km southeast of the CBD, is a more affordable entry point into Bayside while retaining the area’s lifestyle pull. Demand comes from professional couples with children, aged 40–49, mostly owner-occupiers paying $3,000–$3,999 monthly mortgages. House price signals are mixed: recent medians range from $1.448m up 4.3% to $1.5m up 5.6%, though one series shows $1.47m at just 3.89% and another flat at 0.22%. Units delivered stronger gains, with medians up 10.2–10.83% in two sources, but a third shows no movement. Selling times for houses vary from 31 to 80 days. Gross yields are thin, at 2.6–2.9% for houses and 3.4% for units. Future growth rests on continued Bayside spillover demand, while affordability constraints and interest-rate sensitivity are unresolved risks.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 14 Charming Street (5-bed house) sold $3.1M | Property Price Band: $700K–$800K | Value Drivers: condition, private outdoor space, rear position
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
191m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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