97 Canterbury Rd, Blackburn is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 971m2 and floor size of 145m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 1996.
Positioned in one of Blackburn's most sought-after and tightly held pockets, this exceptional property presents a rare opportunity to secure an expansive allotment of approximately 971sqm in an outstanding blue-chip location. Whether you're a developer seeking your next multi-unit or townhouse project (STCA), an investor looking to capitalise on premium land value, or a visionary renovator ready to create something truly special, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
The existing residence offers comfortable foundations comprising three bedrooms, a central bathroom, spacious living room, kitchen, plus a separate toilet. While the home requires significant renovation, it provides the perfect canvas for those with creativity, vision and determination to restore, renovate, extend or completely reimagine its future.
Outside, the enormous backyard offers endless possibilities, complete with a large garden/tool shed and a separate outdoor home office or studio, adding further flexibility while planning your dream project.
What truly sets this property apart is its unbeatable lifestyle location. Situated just moments from the Blackburn Road Shopping Village, you'll enjoy unparalleled convenience with Woolworths, Discount Chemist Warehouse, Bendigo Bank, McDonald's, cafs, restaurants, Sheehan's Medical Centre and an animal hospital all within easy reach.
Families will appreciate the abundance of quality education options nearby, including St Luke the Evangelist School, Laburnum Primary School, St Thomas the Apostle School, Box Hill High School, Kingswood College and Our Lady of Sion College, along with leading childcare providers including Goodstart Early Learning, Guardian Childcare and Starfish Early Learning.
For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, Kelang Park, Branksome Grove Reserve and the picturesque Blackburn Creeklands walking trails are all close by, together with local football, soccer and athletics facilities. The vibrant Box Hill shopping and dining precinct is only a short drive away, providing even more entertainment, retail and transport options.
Opportunities of this size, calibre and location are increasingly rare. Whether your vision is to renovate, rebuild your dream home or unlock the site's outstanding redevelopment potential (STCA), this exceptional property offers the perfect foundation for an exciting future.
A rare blue-chip landholding. A premium Blackburn address. Endless possibilities await.
The size of Blackburn is approximately 5.9 square kilometres. There are 23 parks, covering nearly 12.0% of the total area. The population of Blackburn in 2016 was 13940 people. By 2021 the population was 14478 showing a population growth of 3.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Blackburn is 40-49 years. Households in Blackburn are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Blackburn work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 72.00% of the homes in Blackburn were owner-occupied compared with 72.30% in 2016.
Blackburn has 8,957 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Blackburn have seen a -10.39% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 4.41% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
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