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205/488 Swanston Street
Carlton VIC 3053

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 61m2
Land area: 2783m2
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Property Details for 205/488 Swanston St, Carlton

205/488 Swanston St, Carlton is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 2002. The property has a land size of 2783m2 and floor size of 61m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2020.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
2002
Floor Size
61m2
Land Size
2783m2
Local Government
Melbourne
Lot/Plan
205/PS419697

Last Listing description (October 2020)

Move straight in or invest now and pocket the savings with this super-affordable 2 bedroom apartment offering the promise of high returns, low maintenance and a superbly central address. Head downstairs and stroll to RMIT, Melbourne University, Carlton Gardens, all the vitality of the CBD, and a tantalising range of Lygon Street restaurants with trams on your doorstep.

Beyond secure intercom entry, discover a sparkling, streamlined kitchen with an easy-clean induction cooktop, ample storage space, and an adjoining air-conditioned dining area. Enjoy the privacy of a versatile living room or full-sized home office with the flexibility to use as a third bedroom if so desired. The main bedroom comes complete with mirrored built-in robes and a handy study nook, while the other one offers private access to a sheltered balcony overlooking iconic Swanston Street from a commanding second-floor position.


Take full advantage of a deluxe bathroom with a walk-in shower, split-system heating and cooling, and roller blinds. Graced with an onsite manager and lift access, the building offers a heated swimming pool, fully equipped gym, a laundry area, and parking available at extra cost. Purchase a lucrative asset in a building offering high demand and low owners corporation fees. Additionally, this property is also sure to appeal to busy professionals and those on the lookout for a lock-up-and-leave town base. Inspect today!

* Photo identification will be required upon entering the property at the inspection time.

* In this time of uncertainty, we are open for business and here to help. Please contact our agent for your personal tour of this home today.

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Property History for 205/488 Swanston St, Carlton, VIC 3053

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$205,000
17 Oct 2020
  • 17 Oct 2020
    Sold for $205,000
  • 14 Jul 2020
    Listed for Sale $250,000 - $275,000
  • 06 May 1999
    Sold for $160,000
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About Carlton 3053

The size of Carlton is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 20.9% of total area. The population of Carlton in 2016 was 18535 people. By 2021 the population was 16055 showing a population decline of 13.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Carlton is 20-29 years. Households in Carlton are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Carlton work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 23.30% of the homes in Carlton were owner-occupied compared with 18.60% in 2016.

Carlton has 16,030 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Carlton have seen a 11.55% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -2.13% decrease. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Carlton is $1,669,881 while the median value for Units is $337,144.
  • Houses have a median rent of $675 while Units have a median rent of $550.
There are currently 59 properties listed for sale, and 82 properties listed for rent in Carlton on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 642 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Carlton.

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