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868 River Drive
Empire Vale NSW 2478

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 157m2
Land area: 4073m2
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Property Details for 868 River Dr, Empire Vale

868 River Dr, Empire Vale is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1990. The property has a land size of 4073m2 and floor size of 157m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2025.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1990
Floor Size
157m2
Land Size
4073m2
Local Government
Ballina
Lot/Plan
1/DP622111

Last Listing description (May 2025)

Offering the freedom of acreage living just 10 minutes to Patchs Beach and the village charm of Wardell, this lovingly maintained residence is ideal for those seeking space and serenity close to the coast. Featuring high ceilings and picturesque river views, the neat and tidy three bedroom home with a large entertainer's terrace and huge backyard will instantly appeal to families or investors. It's just 10 minutes to the convenience of Ballina via the South Ballina Ferry which is 3km from the property.

- Expansive river views with 68 metre frontage on a level 4,073m2 block
- Neatly maintained three bedroom home is ready to enjoy or update

- Admire the idyllic water views from the comfort of the formal lounge room
- Step up to the lovely dining room also featuring river and garden vistas
- Second tiled living room features high ceilings and easy outdoor flow
- Immaculate kitchen with Miele dishwasher, great storage, electric cooking
- Light and airy master features an ensuite, built-ins and a private study
- Two more bedrooms with built-ins, double garage plus garden shed
- Huge covered patio overlooks the large yard with space for a pool STCA
- For boating enthusiasts, potential to install jetty or pontoon subject to approval
- 3 mins to Empire Vale School, 10 mins to Wardell village or 15 mins to access M1

Property History for 868 River Dr, Empire Vale, NSW 2478

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$855,000
04 Mar 2025
  • 04 Mar 2025
    Sold for $855,000
  • 09 Oct 2024
    Listed for Sale $855,000
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About Empire Vale 2478

The size of Empire Vale is approximately 15.1 square kilometres. The population of Empire Vale in 2016 was 173 people. By 2021 the population was 185 showing a population growth of 6.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Empire Vale is 50-59 years. Households in Empire Vale are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $2400 - $2999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Empire Vale work in a labourer occupation.In 2021, 79.70% of the homes in Empire Vale were owner-occupied compared with 92.00% in 2016.

Empire Vale has 113 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Empire Vale have seen a 9.37% increase in median value. As at 30 April 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Empire Vale is $1,006,685 while the median value for Units is $1,262,525.
There are currently 2 properties listed for sale, and no properties listed for rent in Empire vale on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 3 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Empire vale.

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