144 Griffiths St, Balgowlah is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 445m2 and floor size of 137m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2014.
Character and Charm and Feels Like Home
Nestled in a tranquil Balgowlah pocket, the inviting ambience of this single level charming cottage is unmistakeable and the practical floor plan will satisfy all kinds of families and downsizers alike. It's solid, comfortable and meticulously maintained both inside and out and boasts a large, well-established front garden. Ideally positioned within easy walking distance of Stockland Balgowlah shops, buses to Manly and the CBD, close to a selection of schools, and an easy drive to the beach the home is positioned for a convenient life-style.Three generously proportioned bedrooms make up the front of the house, two have large windows overlooking the garden and the master also offers extensive built in wardrobes and ceiling fan. The stylish family bathroom with frameless shower screen and black and fresh white colour scheme includes laundry fittings for an internal option. The spacious living room with fireplace adjoins a n elegant formal dining area, leading to a modern gas kitchen with breakfast bar and a further, casual eating space allowing for lots of light from large windows looking out to the rear.Plenty of outdoor space is supplied by not one, but two large entertaining decks, the first, partly covered with extendable roof, flows out through sliding doors from the living room before extending to a second area, which wraps around the kitchen and casual dining captures the northern sun. From the deck, stairs lead down to the bonus of several under house storage areas and a double carport, accessed by a shared driveway. The home is heated by central gas, and there's also a working fireplace in the living room and reverse cycle air conditioning in the kitchen area. Timber floors throughout and decorative cornices and ceilings make for a home full of character and charm. Offering a most comfortable home just as it is, this property makes the perfect downsizer option and should also appeal to young families with the potential to personalise or add further value if desired in the future. With an ultra convenient location, this property presents as the perfect package.
The size of Balgowlah is approximately 1.9 square kilometres. There are 12 parks, covering nearly 13.0% of the total area. The population of Balgowlah in 2016 was 7961 people. By 2021 the population was 8068 showing a population growth of 1.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Balgowlah is 40-49 years. Households in Balgowlah are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Balgowlah work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 66.90% of the homes in Balgowlah were owner-occupied compared with 65.80% in 2016.
Balgowlah has 4,351 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Balgowlah have seen a 13.58% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 8.69% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
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