85 Ballarat Rd, Footscray is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 629m2 and floor size of 125m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2023.
Offered for the first time in over forty years, this c1930s heritage classic presents versatile expanse with an array of possibilities to renovate and reconfigure for consulting/business use, multi-income investment, or family enjoyment (STCA).
Augmented by manicured gardens and a distant set back, an alluring faade with wide verandah reveals a meticulously maintained interior, with a pair of substantial living areas joined by a sizeable dining room and two storage-rich kitchens. Featuring an ensuite and spacious walk-in robe, an expansive master complements two generous guest rooms, while a smart sunroom doubles as an ideal study or fourth bedroom. Showcasing the block's impressive dimensions, a broad backyard adjoins a wide ROW, enabling a raft of options to repurpose into a multi-vehicle carpark or garage with private rear access.
With soaring ceilings, leadlight windows, and original Baltic pine floors, further highlights to the home include a central bathroom with individual bath and shower, full-size laundry with WC, alarm, single garage at rear, and secure side driveway parking. Superbly placed opposite the revered Victoria University, vibrant gardens of Footscray Park, parks and sporting fields, and the tranquil Maribyrnong River, it's an easy walk to the inner-west's shopping, dining, and lifestyle hub, with Footscray Market, Station, and hospital (due for completion in 2025) just metres away.
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 14,901 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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