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1/79 Droop Street
Footscray VIC 3011

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 43m2
Land area: 706m2
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Property Details for 1/79 Droop St, Footscray

1/79 Droop St, Footscray is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 706m2 and floor size of 43m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2024.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1960
Floor Size
43m2
Land Size
706m2
Local Government
Maribyrnong
Lot/Plan
1/PS625388

Last Listing description (August 2025)

A hidden jungle oasis, in the heart of Footscray... Large and lush gardens at an entry-level price.

This charming unit is a true gem; flaunting huge, private courtyards and a trendy, completely renovated interior. Enjoy low-maintenance living without having to sacrifice on serenity, style or space.

Located less than 7kms from Melbourne's CBD, every amenity you could wish for is within arms stretch. Victoria University, the new Footscray Hospital site, Footscray Park, Barkly Street renowned bars and restaurants, Footscray Market and Footscray Train Station are all within a short walk. Tram and bus stops are positioned just meters from the driveway, making for an easy commute in and out of the city and surrounding suburbs.

Key features:
- Huge front courtyard with private entry, decking and magnificent gardens
- Secondary courtyard with decking, shed, clothesline and more beautiful greenery
- Renovated, retro-stye kitchen with mosaic tile splashback and benchtops, matte black accents, integrated dishwasher and timber cabinetry
- Spacious, open-plan living and dining space with a moody interior, built-in timber shelving and courtyard access
- Light-filled, generous master bedroom with built-in robes and courtyard access
- Updated bathroom with tub, laundry facilities, shaving cabinets, timber accents and vanity with storage
- Designated car space, just meters from your front door
- Ground floor and set back from the street
- Boutique building of only 8 units
- Split system heating and cooling
- Block-out and sheer blinds
- Security doors at each entry-point

Property History for 1/79 Droop St, Footscray, VIC 3011

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$377,000
08 Jun 2024
Listed for Rent
$300/w
26 Jun 2013
  • 08 Jun 2024
    Sold for $377,000
  • 14 May 2024
    Listed for Sale $345,000 - $365,000
  • 21 Apr 2020
    Sold for $345,000
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About Footscray 3011

The size of Footscray is approximately 5.0 square kilometres. It has 25 parks covering nearly 15.1% of total area. The population of Footscray in 2016 was 16345 people. By 2021 the population was 17131 showing a population growth of 4.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Footscray is 30-39 years. Households in Footscray are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Footscray work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 41.30% of the homes in Footscray were owner-occupied compared with 36.60% in 2016.

Footscray has 14,911 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Footscray have seen a 1.28% increase in median value, while Units have seen a -0.03% decrease. As at 31 January 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Footscray is $946,800 while the median value for Units is $485,147.
  • Houses have a median rent of $580 while Units have a median rent of $525.
There are currently 109 properties listed for sale, and 37 properties listed for rent in Footscray on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 724 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Footscray.

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