6/84-86 Howard Street, Reservoir VIC 3073

| 2-bed townhouse | 110m² block | above-average energy | 8% suburb growth | strong auction clearance | This townhouse occupies a scarce position in the market: a two-bedroom, two-bathroom configuration in a nine-unit complex, where recent three-bedroom sales have cleared above $820,000. For a buyer seeking a lower entry point into a proven location, the smaller footprint offers a genuine discount without sacrificing quality,the property outperforms the state energy average, and the 8% suburb growth signals sustained demand. It best suits a first-home buyer or investor wanting a low-maintenance asset in a 55% owner-occupied suburb, where rental yields at 4.2% are healthy. The primary risk is the block size: at 110 square metres, there is no land buffer for future subdivision or extension, and the townhouse’s position within a nine-unit complex limits capital growth relative to standalone houses. The auction clearance rate of 66% in the complex suggests competition is present but not overheated, and the price guide sits below recent comparable sales, creating a potential buying window. Hold this property for rental income or as a stepping stone; its energy efficiency and location near schools and transport underpin steady demand, but do not expect outsized land-driven gains.