1492 Malvern Rd, Glen Iris is a 14 bedroom, 14 bathroom Unit. The property has a land size of 1022m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2024.
The above headline should be enough to pique interest, but if you are keen on the written word and further information, read on. There is something special about the number 14. There are 14 lines in a sonnet, the most famous piano sonata is number 14 and there were even apparently 14 generations between Abraham and David. For those that don't know the Moonlight Sonata or, like me, aren't particularly religious, maybe all you need to know is that there is money to be made here?starting with 14 apartments.
Investment opportunities like this in Glen Iris only come along once in a generation. 1022sqm approx. with just under a 20m frontage to Malvern Road, close to the Osborne Avenue corner and consisting of fourteen one-bedroom apartments over two levels, this rare opportunity is worth a close look.
The current gross returns of $175,776 are tempting, and the opportunities to add value are endless (STCA). Each residence has been well-maintained and offers an easy and affordable entry for tenants who want to enjoy the best of inner-city Melbourne. All but two apartments come with convenient parking and there are communal laundry facilities. The building sits on a huge 1022sqm (approx.) which is enticing for those redevelopment dreams (STCA).
The size of Glen Iris is approximately 8.0 square kilometres. It has 26 parks covering nearly 8.7% of total area. The population of Glen Iris in 2016 was 25268 people. By 2021 the population was 26131 showing a population growth of 3.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Glen Iris is 50-59 years. Households in Glen Iris are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Glen Iris work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 70.00% of the homes in Glen Iris were owner-occupied compared with 68.00% in 2016.
Glen Iris has 13,464 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Glen Iris have seen a 17.84% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 8.65% increase. As at 31 December 2025:
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