5 Riverview RoadEssendon VIC 3040
Property Details for 5 Riverview Rd, Essendon
5 Riverview Rd, Essendon is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1914. The property has a land size of 1299m2 and floor size of 292m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2024.
Last Listing description (October 2024)
Occupying a prime spot along one of the area's most prestigious streets, 'Biralee', derived from the indigenous word for children, has proven an apt name given its proximity to a wealth of esteemed schools.
Built in 1914, this landmark home, a veritable Grand Dame of Essendon, boasts Queen Anne revival architecture, with ornate glazing, leadlight, decorative finials and chimneys, while a later rear extension has been designed to reflect the original style.
With just three owners over its lifetime, the expansive layout and impressively proportioned rooms are tailor made for families looking for generationally friendly space with room to grow.
The current floorplan, over two storeys and peppered with heritage details throughout, features formal lounge and dining, downstairs bedroom with small walk-in dressing room, ensuite (spa bath) and dual accessed powder, laundry, open meals/living with glorious garden outlook, and large kitchen boasting quality appliances.
Upstairs, an original bathroom (shower over tub), three further bedrooms, plus a lounge and sunroom present a series of adaptable rooms rich with potential.
Surrounded by manicured gardens, sideway fernery, established hedging and heritage trees, a sparkling solar heated pool, separate spa, bluestone paved BBQ terrace and water feature, on a sizeable 1299sqm (approx.) block, this gracious property will enchant.
Additional drawcards include central heating, air-conditioner, oversized remote double garage/workshop, off-street driveway parking for multiple cars and secret attic room!
An outstanding opportunity for families looking to stamp their own personality and create the dream home in a tightly held location with immediate access to Lowther Hall, PEGS, Rose Street Cafes, shops and Essendon Station.
- 'Biralee' circa 1914 1299sqm (approx.) landmark heritage property
- Expansive floorplan, impressively proportioned rooms
- 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathroom, flexible floorplan
- Opportunity to personalise refurbish/renovate (STCA)
- Walk to elite schools, Rose Street, Essendon Station
Property History for 5 Riverview Rd, Essendon, VIC 3040
- 20 Jul 2024Sold for $4,250,000
- 20 May 2024Listed for Sale $4,100,000 - $4,510,000
- 03 Nov 2023Listed for Sale $4,750,000 - $5,225,000
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About Essendon 3040
The size of Essendon is approximately 6.2 square kilometres. It has 20 parks covering nearly 8.4% of total area. The population of Essendon in 2016 was 20596 people. By 2021 the population was 21240 showing a population growth of 3.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Essendon is 20-29 years. Households in Essendon are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Essendon work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 62.10% of the homes in Essendon were owner-occupied compared with 60.20% in 2016.
Essendon has 13,012 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Essendon have seen a 21.55% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -0.84% decrease. As at 30 November 2025:
- The median value for Houses in Essendon is $1,929,483 while the median value for Units is $582,394.
- Houses have a median rent of $645 while Units have a median rent of $500.
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