1/5 Cowra Street, Brighton, VIC 3186 sold on 12 April 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 12 Apr 2025 for $1,175,000

1/5 Cowra Street
Brighton VIC 3186

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Land area: 310m2
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Buxton Brighton
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Property Details for 1/5 Cowra St, Brighton

1/5 Cowra St, Brighton is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 310m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2025. There are other 2 bedroom Unit sold in Brighton in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Land Size
310m2
Local Government
Bayside
Lot/Plan
1/PS523971

Last Listing description (September 2024)

NOTE: This home does require substantial renovation, but IMPORTANTLY the vendor will allow access for a purchaser to undertake structural alterations [with conditions] prior to settlement to facilitate a refurbishment. What an opportunity! This is a genuine executor sale - discover the perfect base for a stunning renovation in a convenient North Brighton location. This classic Californian is just 200 metres from the vibrant Bay Street precinct, minutes from city transport, and a short stroll to excellent schools. Embrace the opportunity to renew a character-filled bungalow and create your dream home.

Behind a classic red-brick facade and charming tapered-post veranda, the interiors offer a glimpse of past elegance and future potential. Four principal rooms, featuring high ceilings, diamond leadlight windows, and original boxed windows, await your creative touch. The existing extension is ready to be transformed into a spectacular living and entertaining space, bathed in northern light. Additionally, a grassy front yard, long driveway, and double garage offers extra potential for expansion and customisation (STCA).

These sunlit grounds hold further promise with the option to build a contemporary new residence (STCA) in a low-traffic, high-amenity position on 310sqm (approx.). Whether you choose to enrich the home's inherent charm or start afresh, you'll be just minutes from shops, cafes, restaurants, the cinema, and the train station. Enjoy close proximity to Brighton Primary, Brighton Grammar, Firbank, and Brighton's Golden Mile beachfront.

This versatile property with flexible settlement terms (30-120 days) offers an enviable blend of opportunity, lifestyle, and future upside.

For more information about this rare renovation opportunity please contact Greg Costello on 0418 170 086 at Buxton Brighton.

Property History for 1/5 Cowra St, Brighton, VIC 3186

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,175,000
12 Apr 2025
  • 12 Apr 2025
    Sold for $1,175,000
  • 31 Jul 2024
    Listed for Sale $1,200,000 - $1,275,000
  • 17 May 2006
    Transferred
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About Brighton 3186

The size of Brighton is approximately 8.4 square kilometres. It has 22 parks covering nearly 10.9% of total area. The population of Brighton in 2016 was 23253 people. By 2021 the population was 23252 showing a stable population in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Brighton is 50-59 years. Households in Brighton are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Brighton work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 73.20% of the homes in Brighton were owner-occupied compared with 72.10% in 2016.

Brighton has 14,237 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Brighton have seen a 9.63% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 11.07% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Brighton is $3,207,489 while the median value for Units is $1,172,947.
  • Houses have a median rent of $1,350 while Units have a median rent of $760.
There are currently 32 properties listed for sale, and 11 properties listed for rent in Brighton on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 679 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Brighton.

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