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3/171 Melville Street
West Hobart TAS 7000

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 220m2
Land area: 589m2
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Property Details for 3/171 Melville St, West Hobart

3/171 Melville St, West Hobart is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1910. The property has a land size of 589m2 and floor size of 220m2.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1910
Floor Size
220m2
Land Size
589m2
Local Government
Hobart

Last Listing description (February 2020)

The rooms are in the building to the rear of the property at 171 Melville Street, West Hobart. This great old building is one of the oldest still standing stone building in Australia and was originally built to house workers for a local brewery. Many years, and several face lifts later, the home is looking for some new tenants.

Downstairs there is a hardwood floored kitchen with a stove, dishwasher, fridge and table. On the same level is the bathroom & toilet.

You have a choice of 3 bedrooms all with different great options.

ROOM 1 $250: Room one is downstairs off the shared kitchen space, and on the same level as the bathroom & toilet. This space has hardwood floors and private access to a deck and the back garden. Rent includes power, water & internet. Shared kitchen & bathroom space.

ROOM 2 - $280: This room is at the top of the stairs to the left. This is a beautifully sunny room with views out over Hobart. There is more than enough space here to set up your bed and have a small living area as well. This room also includes a bed. Rent includes power, water & internet. Shared kitchen & bathroom space downstairs.

ROOM 3 - $295: This 2 room space to the right at the top of the stairs consists of a hardwood floor bedroom with attached carpeted living room. Its a great private space. Rent includes power, water & internet. Shared kitchen & bathroom space downstairs.

Call 6231 9006 for enquiries or email rentals@moretasmania.com.au for application details. This property needs to be seen to be fully appreciated - you will fall in love with the spacious rooms and relaxed setting.

Property History for 3/171 Melville St, West Hobart, TAS 7000

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Listed for Rent
$678/w
28 Feb 2020
  • 22 Feb 2020
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
  • 23 Mar 2017
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 21 Feb 2014
    Listed for Rent $320 / week
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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 7 properties listed for sale, and 6 properties listed for rent in West hobart on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 106 properties were sold in the past 12 months in West hobart.

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