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4/147 Essex Street
West Footscray VIC 3012

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 69m2
Land area: 96m2
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Property Details for 4/147 Essex St, West Footscray

4/147 Essex St, West Footscray is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1980. The property has a land size of 96m2 and floor size of 69m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2021.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1980
Floor Size
69m2
Land Size
96m2
Local Government
Maribyrnong
Lot/Plan
4/RP4342

Last Listing description (December 2025)

Beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment situated in a coveted pocket of West Footscray, one of the Inner Wests most vibrant lifestyle hubs

An outstanding opportunity for first home buyers, downsizers and investors seeking move-in-ready convenience and VIP access to the WeFo lifestyle

Open-plan kitchen/dining/living with incorporated laundry facilities

Two bedrooms with built-in robes

Inviting bathroom with shower-over-bath and separate toilet

Hardwood floorboards

Split-system heating/cooling + heat pump hot water system

Security screen doors and roller shutters

Carport parking

First-home buyers and investors will be delighted by this instantly inviting two-bedroom unit, enviably situated in one of West Footscrays most coveted locations.

Set at the back of a boutique development of just four homes, its bright, welcoming interiors and spacious floorplan promise easy living, while walk-to-everything convenience adds loads of appeal.

Sunny open-plan living accentuated by beautiful timber floorboards offers a spacious zone for relaxing and entertaining, with a generous lounge area joined by a well-appointed kitchen with incorporated laundry facilities. Youll have plenty of room for a dining table to gather family and friends around, while split-system heating and cooling ensures you can unwind in comfort.

Two bedrooms provide inviting retreats, both appointed with built-in robes for easy storage and share the bright, inviting bathroom where a full-sized bathtub awaits and a separate toilet promises total convenience.

Park off-street with ease in your allocated carport parking space an especially welcome advantage in this prime leave-the-car-at-home location!

If youre searching for an affordable entry to a fabulous city-fringe post code, this one is a must-inspect!

Dont miss your chance to come and see it for yourself.

Why youll love this location:

Ideally situated within easy strolling distance of local conveniences and a choice of parks and only 9.3km* from the heart of Melbournes vibrant CBD, this premium West Footscray address ensures an enviable city-fringe lifestyle.

Stroll to local favourite caf, Brother Nancy, in just two minutes* for a great morning coffee or take the six-minute* walk to Dumbo for an indulgent weekend brunch with friends. Barkly Village is also within easy walking distance, offering a lively hub of shops, eateries, services, bars and cafes, including Inner West Swedish Baker, The Chestnut Tree Bookshop and Migrant Coffee.

Walk to Central West shopping Centre in 11 minutes* for a choice of supermarkets and catch the bus to Footscrays buzzing dining and shopping centre.

Those with kids will appreciate the choice of primary schools and childcare providers within walking distance, while city workers can look forward to an easy commute.

Enjoy a swift 9.3km* drive to the city or leave the car at home to opt for the direct bus journey or regular city-bound trains from a choice of nearby train stations.

*Approximate

Property History for 4/147 Essex St, West Footscray, VIC 3012

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,000
14 Feb 2021
  • 07 Nov 2025
    Listed for Rent $495 / week
  • 19 Aug 2025
    Listed for Sale $490,000
  • 14 Feb 2021
    Sold for $1,000
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About West Footscray 3012

The size of West Footscray is approximately 3.8 square kilometres. It has 10 parks covering nearly 8.5% of total area. The population of West Footscray in 2016 was 11450 people. By 2021 the population was 11729 showing a population growth of 2.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Footscray is 30-39 years. Households in West Footscray are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Footscray work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 56.70% of the homes in West Footscray were owner-occupied compared with 53.60% in 2016.

West Footscray has 6,916 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Footscray have seen a 13.91% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -2.72% decrease. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in West Footscray is $1,046,212 while the median value for Units is $505,219.
  • Houses have a median rent of $600 while Units have a median rent of $463.
There are currently 28 properties listed for sale, and 9 properties listed for rent in West footscray on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 308 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West footscray.

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