65 The Ridgeway, Kensington VIC 3031
65 The Ridgeway, Kensington VIC 3031
Two-bed period house | compact heritage street | rear extension scope | strong inner-city demand | school catchment edge
Positioned within one of Kensington’s preserved heritage streetscapes, this two-bedroom house offers the classic inner-city period profile that is increasingly difficult to secure. The compact single-fronted form is typical of the area, and the rear of the property is understood to hold extension potential, which is where much of the value in this street has historically been created. It is best matched to owner-occupiers wanting a character home close to the city, or investors seeking a tightly held property with consistent rental demand. The school catchment and village proximity are genuine strengths, and the street itself carries a quiet, established feel that supports resale appeal.
The presentation and condition of the period fabric may be the largest single influence on achievable price, as unrenovated stock in this street commands a noticeably different result to finished homes. The extent and quality of any rear addition might also shift value materially, given that the land footprint is compact. The cost of bringing the house to a modern standard should be weighed against the premium that renovated comparables have achieved. Orientation and the availability of off-street parking may further shape final outcomes.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 65 The Ridgeway, Kensington VIC 3031
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Kensington, inner Melbourne, is a premium housing market with a median house price of $1.125M and units at $505K. Buyer demand is high-income: weekly household earnings run 16.6% above Greater Melbourne, and auction clearance hit 80% in September 2025. Annual house growth ran between 3.05% and 4.2%, though the latest quarter fell 8.5%. Units are softer, down 5.65–6.3% annually and 16% quarterly. Supply is tight—recently 23 houses for sale, with days on market averaging 27–39. Sales volumes of 127 houses and 109 units over 12 months reflect steady turnover. Rental yields remain modest for houses (3.33–3.6%) but firmer for units (5.17–5.5%), supported by unit rents of $520–550 weekly. Existing transport links—Macaulay Road, Hobsons Road, nearby train stations—anchor the suburb. Key constraints are affordability and negative long-term price drift: houses -0.09%, units -1.10% annually.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 5 The Ridgeway at $1.3M and 34 The Ridgeway at $1.03M | Property Price Band: $1.2M–$1.3M | Value Drivers: condition of period fabric, rear extension scope, heritage street location
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
-
Land
194m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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