48 Mort St, Balmain is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House. The property has a land size of 272m2 and floor size of 123m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in September 2026. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Balmain in the last 12 months.
Just moments from the waterfront, this freestanding double-fronted weatherboard blends Federation character with contemporary comfort on a sunny 272sqm approx parcel. Beautifully maintained, it occupies a prized peninsula setting between the leafy surrounds of Mort Bay Park and the vibrant heart of Balmain village. A spacious flow-through layout is designed for effortless living, with polished Kauri floorboards, high ceilings and traditional casement windows preserving the home's warmth and charm. At its heart, a striking living pavilion with soaring cathedral ceilings creates a wonderful sense of light and volume, while seamless indoor-outdoor living extends to a lush, established north-west facing garden bathed in sunshine and enjoying a private, leafy outlook. Thoughtfully updated with sustainability in mind, the home pairs natural materials and timeless interiors with eco-conscious features including solar power and rainwater harvesting. Offering immediate comfort with exciting future potential, there is scope to enhance the attic or add a second storey (STCA) to further capitalise on its generous proportions and tightly held peninsula address. Just 400m from Balmain Wharf for an easy CBD commute and a 300m stroll to Darling Street's celebrated cafs, dining and village lifestyle, this is a rare opportunity in one of Balmain's most sought-after pockets.- Wide 10m frontage with a sandstone-walled front garden - Elegant proportions, polished Kauri floorboards, high ceilings - 3 generous bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes, plus attic storage - King-sized main with ensuite and fresh family bathroom- Flexible separate living/dining room opening to a side terrace via bi-fold doors- Open plan living and dining with reverse-cycle air conditioning- Lofty vaulted ceilings maximise the sense of light/space- Gas kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and breakfast bar- Established NW-facing garden with a private outlook - Scope to develop the attic or add a second storey (STCA)- 400m to the city ferry, 600m to Balmain Public School - Family friendly setting just footsteps to from Darling Street
The size of Balmain is approximately 1.6 square kilometres. There are 15 parks, covering nearly 8.8% of the total area. The population of Balmain in 2016 was 10453 people. By 2021 the population was 10454 showing a population growth of 0.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Balmain is 40-49 years. Households in Balmain are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Balmain work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 56.60% of the homes in Balmain were owner-occupied compared with 55.60% in 2016.
Balmain has 6,052 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Balmain have seen a -4.64% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 9.66% increase. As at 31 August 2026:
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