5/16 Darling Street, Footscray, VIC 3011 sold on 26 August 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 26 Aug 2025 for $285,000

5/16 Darling Street
Footscray VIC 3011

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
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Property Details for 5/16 Darling St, Footscray

5/16 Darling St, Footscray is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2025. There are other 1 bedroom Unit sold in Footscray in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
1960
Local Government
Maribyrnong
Lot/Plan
5/SP37448

Last Listing description (September 2025)

Delightful Darling St available now! (Inc 8% return approx!)

Offers strictly closing on 05/09 @5pm unless sold prior!

North-Facing Footscray Gem Generous Space, Prime Location, Endless Potential!

Opportunities like this don't linger! This classic 1-bedroom unit is a true north-facing treasure, soaking up natural sunlight from dawn to dusk. Perfectly positioned in the vibrant heart of Footscray yet tucked away in a quiet local street, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds unbeatable convenience with a peaceful, low-noise setting.

Inside, a recently and tastefully renovated kitchen steals the spotlight, featuring a sleek induction 4-burner cooktop and quality finishes that pair beautifully with the home's solid old-school construction. The bedroom and bathroom are exceptionally generous in size, offering comfort now and huge potential to renovate or reconfigure the floorplan down the track to add even more value.

The location is unbeatable just a 5-minute walk to Middle Footscray Station for an easy city commute, and only 10 minutes on foot to the bustling heart of Footscray. Indulge in the famous Footscray Market, an endless array of eateries, and the vibrant shopping scene along Barkly Street all right at your fingertips.

Whether you're a full-time occupier chasing lifestyle and convenience or a savvy investor looking at an impressive return of approx. 8%, this one ticks all the boxes.

North-facing sunlight, generous proportions, and a premium position but be quick, homes like this are snapped up fast!

Property History for 5/16 Darling St, Footscray, VIC 3011

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$285,000
26 Aug 2025
  • 26 Aug 2025
    Sold for $285,000
  • 11 Aug 2025
    Listed for Sale $280,000 to $300,000
  • 27 Mar 2023
    Listed for Sale $285,000 - $300,000
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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 14,909 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:

  • The median value for Houses in Footscray is $967,884 while the median value for Units is $484,266.
  • Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $530.
There are currently 90 properties listed for sale, and 40 properties listed for rent in Footscray on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 733 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Footscray.

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