7/178 West Coast Highway, Scarborough WA 6019

1973 villa | beachside highway | large shared lot | 2 bed 1 bath This property presents a competitively priced entry to a tightly held beachside location, a configuration increasingly rare for its land share and single-level living. Its older build and lack of modern finishes are offset by its position and the underlying strata lot size, serving the buyer seeking a lower-maintenance foothold in Scarborough with renovation potential or stable rental appeal. The absence of overlays simplifies due diligence. The primary risk is the ageing complex with inherent capital works liabilities, costing future owners through strata levies. The past R40 zoning suggests latent redevelopment pressure in the area, offering long-term site value opportunity. This property is a hold for land banking or a straightforward rental, not a short-term value-add play. Recent comparable sale within the same complex at 3/178 achieved $820,000 in December 2025 and is now rented at $750 per week. This transaction validates the achievable price bracket and demonstrates strong rental demand for these villas, supporting the subject property’s estimated value and rental projections.