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42 Melrose Street
Modbury Heights SA 5092

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 128m2
Land area: 656m2
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Property Details for 42 Melrose St, Modbury Heights

42 Melrose St, Modbury Heights is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1976. The property has a land size of 656m2 and floor size of 128m2.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1976
Floor Size
128m2
Land Size
656m2
Local Government
Tea Tree Gully

Last Listing description (October 2024)

In search of the ultimate family haven you can step straight into that's also a stone's throw to schools, a leisurely stroll to leafy parks and playgrounds, as well as a skip and jump to the bustling TTP? Then look no further than 42 Melrose Street - an impeccably updated modern contemporary beauty, sweeping across a versatile 4-bedroom footprint of light-filled lifestyle ease. The beauty of this 660sqm block is, you don't have to go anywhere!

Completely renovated from front to back, discover wonderful entertaining potential as the now open-plan living, dining and designer Farquhar kitchen combine for one stellar social hub. From wining and dining friends to whipping-up nightly deliciousness for the kids, together with wide windows peering into the spectacular alfresco gliding across gorgeous merbau decking and striking pitched pergola ensuring all-season fun - this picture-perfect property delivers incredible indoor-outdoor action, whether its fresh air lunches, balmy, vino-inspired weekend evenings watching the big game, to all the milestone birthdays you can handle.

Overlooking a sunbathed backyard of lush kid and pet-friendly lawns ready to throw a picnic rug, play and laze the day away, or kick the footy, adults are free to sit back and relax in priceless undercover comfort. The epitome of a big block beauty already becoming harder and harder to come by, and offering excellent living adaptability letting growing to well-established families enjoy modern feature and superb functionality, seizing such gleaming modern living without having to lift a finger is an opportunity that can't be overstated.

Combining exceptional everyday convenience too, this thriving pocket of the north-east will see you walk the kids to school at The Heights only streets away, while on weekends take your pick to stretch the legs and catch up with friends at any number of the nearby reserves. Around the corner from Para Vista IGA for any last-minute essentials, but fair to say you'll be frequent visitors to Tea Tree Plaza serving up all your caf needs, department store and brand name outlets, and weekend entertainment. And if commuting into the CBD is a must-have, jump on the O-Bahn and travel traffic-free!

FEATURES WE LOVE
Beautiful open-plan living, dining and kitchen combining for one stellar entertaining hub, and catching both front and backyard views
Sparkling modern chef's zone flush with stone bench top, abundant cabinetry and cupboards, glass splashback, WIP and gleaming stainless appliances, including dishwasher, as well as windows looking outside
4 generously-sized bedrooms, all featuring handy BIRs
Light and bright family bathroom with separate shower and bath, as well as separate WC for added daily convenience
Functional laundry, cosy wall heater in main living, ducted evaporative AC throughout to soothe the summer heat, and bill-busting solar system to take the edge off the bills!
Stunning outdoor entertaining with beautiful merbau decking, huge pitched pergola featuring ceiling fans and caf blinds for all-season comfort
Spacious and sunny backyard stretching over lush lawns, established hedging, as well veggie garden houses with shade and storage shed/workshop
Neat and leafy frontage with more lawn space, long driveway and tandem carport

LOCATION
Walking distance to The Heights School R-12, and closer still to the popular Hargrave Reserve inviting plenty of outdoor play
Around the corner from Para Vista IGA and Clovercrest Village for all your everyday essentials and tasty takeaway options
A quick 7-minute zip to the bustling Tea Tree Plaza for all your social catch-ups and caf destinations, all your major shopping outlets and weekend entertainment
Excellent access to the O-Bahn Interchange for hassle-free city-bound commutes

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Property Details:
Council | TEA TREE GULLY
Zone | GN - General Neighbourhood
Land | 660sqm(Approx.)
House | 263sqm(Approx.)
Built | 1976
Council Rates | $1,845.45pa
Water | $175.01 pq
ESL | $283.60pa

Property History for 42 Melrose St, Modbury Heights, SA 5092

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
  • 23 Sep 2024
    Listed for Sale CONTRACTED AT AUCTION
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About Modbury Heights 5092

The size of Modbury Heights is approximately 3.3 square kilometres. It has 24 parks covering nearly 18.8% of total area. The population of Modbury Heights in 2016 was 6701 people. By 2021 the population was 6995 showing a population growth of 4.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Modbury Heights is 40-49 years. Households in Modbury Heights are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Modbury Heights work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 81.20% of the homes in Modbury Heights were owner-occupied compared with 81.30% in 2016.

Modbury Heights has 2,727 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Modbury Heights have seen a 105.78% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 120.95% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Modbury Heights is $908,590 while the median value for Units is $626,941.
  • Houses have a median rent of $650 while Units have a median rent of $280.
There are currently 7 properties listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Modbury heights on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 121 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Modbury heights.

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