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181 Melville Street
West Hobart TAS 7000

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 84m2
Land area: 389m2
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Property Details for 181 Melville St, West Hobart

181 Melville St, West Hobart is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1917. The property has a land size of 389m2 and floor size of 84m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2019.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1917
Floor Size
84m2
Land Size
389m2
Local Government
Hobart
Lot/Plan
1/37765

Last Listing description (May 2019)

Positioned only 1km from the heart of the Hobart CBD, the fa ade of this charming 1917 period home hides a beautiful meandering garden, creating a perfect leafy retreat for those seeking the inner-city lifestyle.
Quaint street appeal with double dormer roof line
Beautiful fret work, ceiling roses & cornices

Airy ambiance with bay windows & high ceilings
Polished Tas Oak floors & original fireplaces
River Derwent & city skyline glimpses
Versatile floorplan offers varying configuration options
Spacious lounge adjoins sitting room/5th bedroom
Separate dining with exposed brick fireplace
Galley style kitchen with 5 burner industrial stove
Additional room perfect for library, study or music room
Four dormer bedrooms with views across Hobart
Pergola covered brick courtyard for alfresco dining
Generous, meandering gardens with tool shed
Secure off street parking with single car garage
1km from the heart of the Hobart CBD
Walk to cafes, shops, parks & local schools
Construction: Brick Render
Heating: Electric
Zoning: R1 - Residential House or Cottage
Heritage Listed: No
Water Rates: Approx. $1,000 per year plus usage
Council Rates: Approx. $2,300 per year
Estimated Rental Return: $750 per week

Property History for 181 Melville St, West Hobart, TAS 7000

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$700,000
27 Mar 2019
Listed for Rent
$480/w
07 Dec 2011
  • 27 Mar 2019
    Sold for $700,000
  • 18 Mar 2019
    Listed for Sale $685,000 - $735,000
  • 22 Sep 2011
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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About West Hobart 7000

The size of West Hobart is approximately 3.9 square kilometres. There are 8 parks, covering nearly 35.4% of the total area. The population of West Hobart in 2016 was 5953 people. By 2021 the population was 6525 showing a population growth of 9.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in West Hobart is 20-29 years. Households in West Hobart are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in West Hobart work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 63.40% of the homes in West Hobart were owner-occupied compared with 62.30% in 2016.

West Hobart has 2,958 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in West Hobart have seen a 4.34% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 4.92% increase. As at 31 August 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in West Hobart is $1,034,446 while the median value for Units is $663,577.
  • Houses have a median rent of $678 while Units have a median rent of $500.
There are currently 8 properties listed for sale, and 7 properties listed for rent in West hobart on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 108 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West hobart.

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