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5 Nelson Avenue
Highton VIC 3216

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 176m2
Land area: 658m2
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Property Details for 5 Nelson Ave, Highton

5 Nelson Ave, Highton is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1970. The property has a land size of 658m2 and floor size of 176m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in June 2020.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1970
Floor Size
176m2
Land Size
658m2
Local Government
Greater Geelong
Lot/Plan
19/LP31138

Last Listing description (July 2020)

Set on a 658m2 block this quality family home was built in 1945 by a builder for his own family and had only one owner since then. The property has stood the test of time and offers plenty for the first home buyer, renovator or savvy investor. Tucked in a quiet location that is only a quick stroll to ever-popular Highton Village and moments away from the ever-growing Waurn Ponds shopping precinct, Deakin University, Epworth Hospital, and Geelong Ring Road. This property is also close to quality schools, Highton reserve, and the picturesque Barwon River walking track. Public transport is a stone's throw away on South Valley Road.

The home offers plenty of charm and character with all the rooms offering a generous amount of space. The high ceilings greet you when you first enter and continue throughout the entire home, the north-facing lounge has a gas heater and two of the three bedrooms come with B.I.R that have mirrored doors. The kitchen offers plenty of storage in the below and overhead cupboards and includes a Westinghouse 4 burner stovetop/oven with a large kitchen bench that wraps around the outside wall. The rest of the home includes a dining area, laundry, and a single bathroom with both a bath and shower.

The backyard has ample space to move around and entertain while under the house you will find a double car garage that has plenty of space for the two cars and a workbench. Further through the back garage, you have plenty of options for storage under the house itself and this space can also be accessed by a door leading out to the backyard.

This is a great opportunity to secure an excellent property in a fantastic location. Number 5 Nelson Avenue will be sold via public auction on 6/6/2020 whereby a 10% deposit is required with a 30/60/90 day settlement.

Property History for 5 Nelson Ave, Highton, VIC 3216

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$582,000
06 Jun 2020
  • 06 Jun 2020
    Sold for $582,000
  • 06 May 2020
    Listed for Sale $570,000 - $620,000
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About Highton 3216

The size of Highton is approximately 11.6 square kilometres. It has 49 parks covering nearly 11.9% of total area. The population of Highton in 2016 was 18953 people. By 2021 the population was 20736 showing a population growth of 9.4% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Highton is 20-29 years. Households in Highton are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Highton work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 76.70% of the homes in Highton were owner-occupied compared with 75.60% in 2016.

Highton has 9,983 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Highton have seen a 29.89% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 26.61% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Highton is $1,006,990 while the median value for Units is $573,983.
  • Houses have a median rent of $570 while Units have a median rent of $450.
There are currently 40 properties listed for sale, and 10 properties listed for rent in Highton on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 465 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Highton.

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