171 Rathmines St, Fairfield is a 3 bedroom, bathroom House. The property has a land size of 809m2 and floor size of 129m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last transferred in May 2022.
At a glance
* Substantial 809sqm (approx.) vacant landholding with 20mt (approx.) frontage
* General Residential zone 2 and offers the opportunity to build new executive residence or alternatively a multi development (STCA)
Land
Positioned within one of Fairfields most tightly held residential pockets, this exceptional 809sqm (approx.) allotment presents an increasingly rare opportunity to create something truly bespoke. With its substantial landholding, established residential surrounds and prized Fairfield address, the site offers an outstanding blank canvas for those seeking to design and build a landmark new family residence. The generous proportions provide flexibility for an architecturally designed home.
The scale of the land is complemented by its highly desirable setting, surrounded by quality homes and leafy streetscapes while offering immediate access to the very best of Fairfield and Melbournes inner north.
Area
Fairfield combines village-style amenity, abundant parklands and excellent connectivity with Melbournes CBD an enviable inner-north lifestyle. Fairfield Village and Station Street are moments away, offering an eclectic selection of cafs, restaurants, providores, shops and everyday conveniences. The surrounding area is defined by its abundance of open space, with Fairfield Boathouse & Park, the Yarra River, Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre
The size of Fairfield is approximately 3.5 square kilometres. There are 22 parks, covering nearly 43.5% of the total area. The population of Fairfield in 2016 was 6558 people. By 2021 the population was 6535 showing a population decline of 0.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fairfield is 30-39 years. Households in Fairfield are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fairfield work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 56.60% of the homes in Fairfield were owner-occupied compared with 54.40% in 2016.
Fairfield has 4,244 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fairfield have seen a -11.21% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -7.82% decrease. As at 31 August 2026:
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