171 Rathmines Street, Fairfield, VIC 3078 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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171 Rathmines Street
Fairfield VIC 3078

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: -
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 129m2
Land area: 809m2
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Property Details for 171 Rathmines St, Fairfield

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.

Building Type
House
Floor Size
129m2
Land Size
809m2
Local Government
Darebin
Lot/Plan
1/TP682081

Last Listing description (September 2026)

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)

* Highly sought-after position surrounded by established homes and leafy streetscapes
* Moments from Fairfield Village, Station Street cafs, restaurants, shops, Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
* Excellent public transport connections with Fairfield Station and multiple tram and bus routes nearby
* Convenient access to leading schools, Northcote and less than 7.5km to Melbournes CBD

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

Property History for 171 Rathmines St, Fairfield, VIC 3078

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Transferred
24 May 2022
  • 21 Sep 2026
    Listed for Sale Expressions of Interest Close Thurs 15 Oct at 5pm
  • 24 May 2022
    Transferred
  • 18 Jul 2001
    Sold for $306,000
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About Fairfield 3078

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:

  • The median value for Houses in Fairfield is $1,739,189 while the median value for Units is $634,623.
  • Houses have a median rent of $813 while Units have a median rent of $500.
There are currently 9 properties listed for sale, and 7 properties listed for rent in Fairfield on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 185 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Fairfield.

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