138 Powlett StreetEast Melbourne VIC 3002
Property Details for 138 Powlett St, East Melbourne
138 Powlett St, East Melbourne is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1868. The property has a land size of 381m2 and floor size of 281m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2017.
Last Listing description (April 2017)
Noted as a truly unique East Melbourne property and with a history as rich as they come, this striking bluestone home known as The Opera House, is being offered for the first time in over a generation. With a distinctive curved balcony, the grand tri-level residence was built and owned by renowned Victorian architect G A Badger in 1868.
Oozing character and alive with glorious period details, this gorgeous dame is just yearning to have some love & attention lavished upon her - from the tessellated tiled verandah, stunning stained-glass front door plus fireplaces and soaring ceilings.
Enjoying a top floor position, a front queen-sized bedroom plus fourth bedroom/study take in views of the streetscape across that beautiful balcony, whilst the peaceful master bedroom boasts a large dressing room. A second bathroom, external laundry & masses of storage are also on offer.
Wander to the MCG and across Fitzroy Gardens to the CBD, dine on Brunswick St or shop in Richmond. This is an exceptional opportunity to secure a piece of Victorian architectural history.
Step inside 'The Other Opera House' via our prestige website www.138p owlettstreet-eastmelbourne.com
Property History for 138 Powlett St, East Melbourne, VIC 3002
- 01 Apr 2017Sold for $4,150,000
- 08 Mar 2017Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
- 01 Dec 1983Sold for $190,000
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The size of East Melbourne is approximately 1.9 square kilometres. There are 10 parks, covering nearly 46.0% of the total area. The population of East Melbourne in 2016 was 4964 people. By 2021 the population was 4896 showing a population decline of 1.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in East Melbourne is 30-39 years. Households in East Melbourne are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in East Melbourne work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 44.80% of the homes in East Melbourne were owner-occupied compared with 43.60% in 2016.
East Melbourne has 5,817 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in East Melbourne have seen a -10.47% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -2.25% decrease. As at 31 July 2026:
- The median value for Houses in East Melbourne is $3,171,102 while the median value for Units is $751,974.
- Houses have a median rent of $1,150 while Units have a median rent of $680.
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