7/489 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay, NSW 2029 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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7/489 Old South Head Road
Rose Bay NSW 2029

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
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Property Details for 7/489 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay

7/489 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1975. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2014.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1975
Local Government
Waverley
Lot/Plan
7/SP31794

Last Listing description (August 2026)

A Rare Top-Floor Opportunity in the Heart of Rose Bay

Discover a traditional Rose Bay apartment that combines classic charm with modern convenience. Nestled on the top floor, this solid, full-brick residence offers a cozy atmosphere and privacy rarely found so close to the village. Featuring generously sized bedrooms with built-in robes and a flexible third room suitable for a study or nursery, the apartment's functional layout is ideal for personalization. The expansive balcony with its leafy outlook provides a serene spot for outdoor relaxation. This home is a hidden gem waiting for you to unlock its full potential.

Feature Highlights

- Full-brick construction - solid, quiet and naturally insulated year-round

- Top floor of a walk-up building - no neighbours above, no lift noise or shared corridors
- East aspect with all-day natural light and leafy, open outlooks
- Two built-in robes to bedrooms, plus a flexible third room
- Compact, functional kitchen flowing to a separate laundry
- Light-filled living and dining area opening to a long balcony
- Secure undercover car space plus a separate storage room
- Walk to Rose Bay village - cafs, restaurants and everyday shops on your doorstep
- Walk distance to Rose Bay Public School and Rose Bay Secondary College
- Easy access to the harbour foreshore, ferry wharf and city buses

This is an apartment for buyers who appreciate what older buildings do well - solid brick walls, a settled top-floor position, and a sense of privacy that's increasingly rare. With scope to refresh the interiors to taste, the village shops and cafs just steps away, and schools, transport and the harbour foreshore all close at hand, it presents a genuine opportunity to secure a foothold in one of the Eastern Suburbs' most enduringly popular addresses. Contact our team today to arrange an inspection.

Property History for 7/489 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay, NSW 2029

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$800,000
02 Apr 2014
  • 26 Jun 2026
    Listed for Sale $1,500,000
  • 12 Mar 2014
    Listed for Sale SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION
  • 14 May 2013
    Listed for Rent $750.00 WEEKLY
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About Rose Bay 2029

The size of Rose Bay is approximately 2.5 square kilometres. There are 15 parks, covering nearly 35.5% of the total area. The population of Rose Bay in 2016 was 10053 people. By 2021 the population was 9911 showing a population decline of 1.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Rose Bay is 30-39 years. Households in Rose Bay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Rose Bay work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 53.80% of the homes in Rose Bay were owner-occupied compared with 52.80% in 2016.

Rose Bay has 6,121 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Rose Bay have seen a 17.21% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 0.53% increase. As at 31 August 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Rose Bay is $6,742,247 while the median value for Units is $1,614,451.
  • Houses have a median rent of $2,500 while Units have a median rent of $995.
There are currently 38 properties listed for sale, and 24 properties listed for rent in Rose bay on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 205 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Rose bay.

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