8 Leander Street, Footscray, VIC 3011 sold on 14 October 2025 | OnTheHouse
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8 Leander Street
Footscray VIC 3011

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
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Property Details for 8 Leander St, Footscray

8 Leander St, Footscray is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Footscray in the last 12 months.

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Last Listing description (October 2025)

• Tastefully updated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Californian Bungalow situated on a quiet cul de sac in a highly desirable pocket of fabulous Footscray

• A superb opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in-ready character home in a premium city-fringe lifestyle location

• Spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/living opening to a large, covered entertaining deck and a low-maintenance courtyard garden

• Master bedroom with bay window and a built-in robe

• Two additional bedrooms with built-in robes, including one with an ensuite

• Inviting main bathroom with shower-over-bath

• Walk-in laundry

• Ducted heating + split-system for constant comfort

• Stunning timber floorboards

• Ample internal and external storage space

• Rainwater tank

• Carport for easy off-street parking

Ideally situated on a quiet cul de sac in a coveted Footscray neighbourhood, this updated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Californian Bungalow offers the perfect balance of period charm and contemporary comfort.

Complemented by a low-maintenance entertainer’s garden and easy off-street parking, this instantly inviting home will delight buyers seeking relaxed family living in a vibrant lifestyle location.

Spacious open-plan living offers plenty of space to relax and entertain, with generous dining and lounge zones joined by a well-appointed skylit kitchen boasting stainless steel appliances and loads of storage and preparation space.

Folding glass doors extend this roomy family hub out to the large, covered deck and easy-care courtyard, where you’ll love hosting family and friends for summer BBQs and winter wines around the brazier.

The three bedrooms are all equipped with built-in robes for easy storage, with the generous master featuring a stunning bay window and the third bedroom boasting a private ensuite. The bright and inviting main bathroom serves the other two bedrooms and features a full-sized bath with overhead shower.

The walk-in laundry adds extra family appeal, while ducted heating throughout and a split-system in the open-plan living area ensure your comfort through Melbourne’s seasons. External storage, a rainwater tank and carport parking all add to the appeal of this wonderful home, sure to impress those seeking a comfortable, turn-key family haven with history and character.

Why you’ll love this location:

Positioned for peaceful family living, this home also offers moments-away access to the buzz of Footscray and the vibrant lifestyle of the Inner West.

Start the day with a great morning coffee from local favourite café, West 48, just a three-minute* stroll from your front door and walk to Barkly Village to find a lively community hub of cafes, bars, eateries and shops. Pick up freshly baked bread from Inner West Swedish Baker, browse the shelves at the beautiful Chestnut Tree Bookshop, grab a bagel from Migrant Coffee and pick up some supplies at the Barkly Street IGA.

Central West Shopping Centre offers a great range of shops and a choice of supermarkets a five-minute* drive from home, while proximity to Highpoint Shopping Centre and the heart of Footscray adds extra lifestyle appeal.

Footy fans will love being able to walk to Whitten Oval, while having Footscray Park so close ensures easy access to stunning gardens and the Maribyrnong River Trail.

Families will appreciate the three-minute* stroll to St. John’s Primary School, the easy walk to Footscray North Primary School and the short bus ride to Footscray High School, while city workers will have an easy 8.3km* drive or a swift public transport commute, with the 220 bus offering a direct journey and regular city-bound trains from West Footscray Station, an easy walk from home.

*Approximate

Property History for 8 Leander St, Footscray, VIC 3011

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
14 Oct 2025
  • 14 Oct 2025
    Sold for $1,180,000
  • 19 Aug 2025
    Listed for Sale $1,200,000
  • 02 May 2019
    Sold for $900,000
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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 14,901 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Footscray have seen a 2.11% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 0.75% increase. As at 28 February 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Footscray is $950,193 while the median value for Units is $486,805.
  • Houses have a median rent of $590 while Units have a median rent of $525.
There are currently 97 properties listed for sale, and 33 properties listed for rent in Footscray on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 723 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Footscray.

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