61 Swanston Street, Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081
61 Swanston Street, Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081
3-bed house | 1 bathroom | 2 car spaces | under offer Dec 2023 | mainstream family format in a transitioning suburb
This house occupies the most common and therefore most liquid configuration in Heidelberg Heights: a three-bedroom, one-bathroom detached home with two parking spaces. That makes it a straightforward entry point for owner-occupier families who want a functional house on a reasonable block rather than something requiring compromise. The street itself is established, with older single-level homes and several larger parcels carrying redevelopment potential, which means the immediate neighbourhood is neither static nor uniform. For a buyer seeking a solid family house with the option to renovate later, this property sits comfortably in the middle of the local market — not premium, not marginal, but dependable.
What may materially affect its value is the condition of the original structure, the exact land size, and how the internal layout responds to modern expectations. A dated but sound house on a mid-sized block might attract renovators and first-home buyers, while a tired interior with no scope for improvement could narrow the buyer pool. Street position, backyard aspect, and any zoning advantages may also influence how much competition it draws. These factors, not the basic configuration, are what will shape the final price.
>> Comparable Sales: 49 Swanston Street sold at $786,000; 39 Swanston Street sold at $838,000 | Property Price Band: $780K–$880K | Value Drivers: land size, internal condition, renovation scope
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 61 Swanston Street, Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
2
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Market Insight
Heidelberg Heights is a mid-priced entry point to Melbourne’s north-east, with house medians near $900,000 and units near $720,000. Demand comes from young families and singles aged 20-39; 57.2% owner-occupiers, while investors target units for 4.46-4.7% yields. House price momentum is mixed: annual growth ranges from -7.24% to 4.8% across sources, with medians of $880,000-$909,000. Units are flat to weaker, falling 0.7-10.5% annually. Stock sells in 33-38 days; rents are $592-$600 for houses and $600-$630 for units. Future support rests on above-average secondary catchments (Viewbank, Banyule), Heidelberg and Rosanna stations, and Ring Road access to Preston and Bundoora. Key risks: affordability near $900,000, rate sensitivity, and variable sales volumes of 78-170 houses a year.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
700m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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