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769/488 Swanston Street
Carlton VIC 3053

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 26m2
Land area: 2783m2
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Property Details for 769/488 Swanston St, Carlton

769/488 Swanston St, Carlton is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit and was built in 2002. The property has a land size of 2783m2 and floor size of 26m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2022.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
2002
Floor Size
26m2
Land Size
2783m2
Local Government
Melbourne
Lot/Plan
769/PS419697

Last Listing description (December 2022)

An exceptional investment opportunity exists within the 'Arrow on Swanston' complex with a cosy 2 bedroom apartment situated high on the 7th floor. Move straight in or invest now and pocket the savings with this super-affordable apartment offering the promise of high returns, low maintenance and a superbly central address. Additionally, this property is also sure to appeal to busy professionals and those on the lookout for a lock-up-and-leave town base.

Charming and well-presented, the apartment with newly installed floorboards features an entry which steps into the tiled kitchen with a modern induction cooktop, dedicated casual meals area, private living room, one bedroom with a study nook, 2nd bedroom with views of the balcony, contemporary bathroom, reverse cycle heating and cooling, and secure intercom. Residents of the complex will have access to a building manager, heated pool, sauna and gym,


Situated at the very cusp of the CBD within walking distance to Melbourne Uni, RMIT, Carlton Gardens, the home is indulged with every amenity at its doorstep, including an endless array of effervescent eateries, bars, and cafes on Lygon Street, all the vitality of the CBD - Melbourne Central, Emporium, and QV shopping centres, the tantalising fresh food at Queen Vic market, plus every mode of transport.

This rare gem will not last long, please call Peter Doan on 0400 423 218 for inspection details

Property History for 769/488 Swanston St, Carlton, VIC 3053

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$219,000
28 Nov 2022
  • 28 Nov 2022
    Sold for $219,000
  • 20 Dec 2021
    Listed for Sale $220,000 - $225,000
  • 14 Nov 2017
    Sold for $210,000
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About Carlton 3053

The size of Carlton is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. There are 9 parks, covering nearly 20.9% of the 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 16,056 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Carlton have seen a 2.56% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -14.08% decrease. As at 30 June 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Carlton is $1,429,732 while the median value for Units is $346,504.
  • Houses have a median rent of $895 while Units have a median rent of $570.
There are currently 68 properties listed for sale, and 69 properties listed for rent in Carlton on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 640 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Carlton.

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