16 Malden St, Footscray is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 182m2 and floor size of 96m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2024.
Tastefully renovated period home, offering an inviting two-bedroom retreat in a prime lifestyle location
An outstanding opportunity for professionals, young families, downsizers and investors
Stunning period features ideally complemented by modern comforts and proportions
Spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/living
Light-filled master bedroom with twin built-in robes, a heritage fireplace and views of the rose-filled front garden
Second bedroom with full-width built-in robe
Generous bathroom with shower, bath, incorporated European laundry + separate toilet
Split-system heating and cooling
Covered alfresco deck + brick-paved entertaining courtyard with rear laneway access
Tucked behind a leafy hedge-lined rose garden in one of Footscrays most coveted lifestyle locations, this picture-perfect single-fronted period weatherboard has been beautifully renovated to offer light-filled interiors and easy alfresco entertaining.
Stunning fireplaces and ceiling roses are among a raft of beautiful reminders of the homes rich history, while modern additions ensure instant comfort and enduring appeal.
Step inside to be welcomed by the elegant entry hall inviting you past two generous bedrooms. With comfy carpet underfoot, both rooms enjoy the convenience of built-in robes and offer plenty of space to create inviting retreats to escape to.
A huge open-plan living space opens up at the end of the hallway, showcasing an elegant living area with a heritage fireplace, a well-appointed kitchen and a large, sunny dining area. The size of this ideal open-plan space offers enviable flexibility, with more than enough room to configure your furniture to create two living spaces flanking a kitchen/dining area.
Adding extra appeal is the instant access to the entertainers garden, where a covered deck invites you to a charming courtyard paved with character-filled red bricks surrounded by leafy garden beds. Offering a superb area for alfresco entertaining, it's easy to imagine the courtyard filled with family and friends for celebrations, while day-to-day it offers a fabulous outdoor play space for young children.
The fully tiled bathroom and separate toilet are situated at the rear of the house, offering a bath, shower and discreetly incorporated European laundry, while split-system heating and cooling and easy street parking add significant appeal to this move-in-ready home.
Why youll love this location:
Set on a quiet, tree-lined street footsteps from the buzz of Footscray and only 7.3km* from the CBD, this is a highly coveted location sure to impress those seeking walk-to-everything convenience and enviably easy city access.
Barkly Streets bars and eateries await a two-minute* walk from home, while a seven-minute* stroll will deliver you to the heart of Footscrays bustling shopping and dining precinct. Explore a world of cuisines, meet friends at a cosy bar and take your pick of cafes for a great weekend breakfast. The Footscray Market offers an incredible array of fresh produce, while Footscray Plaza offers the convenience of Coles and Kmart.
A fabulous outdoor lifestyle awaits you here too, with Footscray Park and the Maribyrnong River both within walking distance offering easy access to walking trails, cycling paths, and scenic picnic spots. Walking distance proximity to Whitten Oval and Victoria Universitys Aquatic and Fitness Centre and moments-from-home access to Highpoint Shopping Centre add extra appeal.
Those with children will appreciate the short stroll to a choice of childcare providers, Footscray Primary School and Footscray High School, while city workers can look forward to an easy road or rail commute to the CBD, with regular trains from Footscray Station and Middle Footscray Station, both a short walk from home.
*Approximate
The size of Footscray is approximately 5.0 square kilometres. There are 25 parks, covering nearly 15.1% of the 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 14,899 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Footscray have seen a -0.07% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -0.53% decrease. As at 30 April 2026:
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