27 Rowell Rd, Melrose Park is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1954. The property has a land size of 744m2 and floor size of 129m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2025.
Welcome to 27 Rowell Road, Melrose Park-a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offered to the market for the very first time since it was built in 1954. Set on a substantial 744sqm (approx.) allotment with a wide 21.34m frontage, this much-loved family home sits in a tightly held pocket of Melrose Park, where tree-lined streets meet an exciting wave of redevelopment and lifestyle renewal.
Behind its charming 1950s faade lies a solid and spacious home ready for its next chapter. Featuring three generously sized bedrooms, all with built-in robes, including a flexible rumpus or main bedroom with a built-in desk, the home easily adapts to growing families, creatives working from home, or those wanting multi-functional spaces. At the rear, a handy study or storage room comes complete with built-in cabinetry, perfect for home office needs or additional utility.
The original kitchen and dining area retain a nostalgic charm, while the light-filled lounge features a gas heater keeping you warm all year round. The bathroom offers both a bath and shower, and a clever two-way toilet services both the bathroom and laundry. There's no shortage of storage, with ample cabinetry throughout, and the footprint of the home offers a strong foundation for renovation or extension.
Outside, tradespeople, hobbyists and car enthusiasts will fall in love with the triple garage, complete with a mechanics pit, along with an additional shed with a concrete floor, a rainwater tank, and a sun-soaked north-facing backyard brimming with future potential.
Morning coffee is just around the corner at Friends with Florence Cafe, The Little Fig or The Middle Store. Castle Plaza only a 5min drive provides everyday shopping convenience, while the nearby Rozelle Reserve offers tennis courts, bbq area and playground stretch out and enjoy.
Just under 10 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, less than 15 minutes to Glenelg Beach, and only 10kms from the airport, the location offers unmatched connectivity for those seeking balance between work, lifestyle and leisure.
Whether you're looking to renovate, redevelop (STCC), or simply build your dream home in a suburb with heart, history and upward momentum, this is the blank canvas you've been waiting for. A cherished family home, ready to inspire its next chapter-this is Melrose Park at its most promising.
It is our privilege to present this exceptional property to the market. For further information or to discuss the local area, please contact Tabitha Warde on 0487251126 or Chris Potkins on 0402772979 - We here and we'd love to help.
Specifications:
CT / 5361/981
Council / Mitcham
Zoning / SN
Built / 1954
Land / 744m2 (approx)
Frontage / 21.34m
ES Levy / $175.35pa
Council rates/ $2,075.10pa
SA water / $219.48pq
Estimated rental assessment $490 - $530per week/ Written rental assessment can be provided upon request
Nearby Schools / Edwardstown P.S, Colonel Light Gardens P.S, Westbourne Park P.S, Forbes P.S, Ascot Park P.S, Unley H.S, Springbank Secondary College, Hamilton Secondary College, Mitcham Girls H.S
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The size of Melrose Park is approximately 1.3 square kilometres. There are 4 parks, covering nearly 1.5% of the total area. The population of Melrose Park in 2016 was 2211 people. By 2021 the population was 2319 showing a population growth of 4.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Melrose Park is 30-39 years. Households in Melrose Park are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Melrose Park work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 66.00% of the homes in Melrose Park were owner-occupied compared with 68.20% in 2016.
Melrose Park has 1,200 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Melrose Park have seen a 74.27% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 91.46% increase. As at 31 August 2026:
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