5/228 Rathmines Street, Fairfield, VIC 3078 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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5/228 Rathmines Street
Fairfield VIC 3078

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 65m2
Land area: 809m2
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Property Details for 5/228 Rathmines St, Fairfield

5/228 Rathmines St, Fairfield is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 809m2 and floor size of 65m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2021.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1960
Floor Size
65m2
Land Size
809m2
Local Government
Darebin
Lot/Plan
5/PS646952

Last Listing description (October 2025)

This beautifully updated upstairs apartment, bathed in natural light, offers a vibrant inner-city lifestyle that's ready for you to move in and enjoy. Located in a secure boutique block of just eight residences, it backs onto the expansive McDonell Park.

Inside, you'll find a pristine interior featuring two spacious bedrooms, both with built-in robes, and a stylish bathroom. The central living and meals area is perfect for relaxation and flows seamlessly into a contemporary kitchen, complete with tiled splashbacks and stainless steel appliances.

Notable features include Daikin ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, internal laundry facilities, and an undercover balcony accessed via stacker doors from the living area. You'll also benefit from intercom security, off-street parking via a remote-controlled gated driveway, and direct access to the park.

Embrace the lifestyle this fantastic Fairfield neighborhood offers, with nearby amenities including the Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre, convenient public transport options, and the vibrant cafes and shopping of Station Street Village.

*Please note inspections may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior without notice, if you have not registered for the inspection, we recommend calling 9480 2288 to confirm inspections on the day. *

Property History for 5/228 Rathmines St, Fairfield, VIC 3078

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$582,000
01 May 2021
Listed for Rent
$500/w
16 Oct 2024
  • 09 Oct 2024
    Listed for Rent $500 / week
  • 01 May 2021
    Sold for $582,000
  • 01 Apr 2021
    Listed for Sale Auction $500,000 - $550,000
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About Fairfield 3078

The size of Fairfield is approximately 3.5 square kilometres. It has 22 parks covering nearly 43.5% of 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 4,218 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Fairfield have seen a 21.26% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 11.49% increase. As at 31 January 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Fairfield is $1,896,331 while the median value for Units is $669,516.
  • Houses have a median rent of $650 while Units have a median rent of $480.
There are currently 5 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Fairfield on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 206 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Fairfield.

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