16 Birch Lane, Kensington, VIC 3031 sold on 24 December 2024 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 24 Dec 2024 for $715,000

16 Birch Lane
Kensington VIC 3031

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
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Property Details for 16 Birch Lane, Kensington

16 Birch Lane, Kensington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Townhouse with 1 parking spaces. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2024. There are other 2 bedroom Townhouse sold in Kensington in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Townhouse

Last Listing description (December 2024)

• Well-positioned townhouse, nestled within a leafy, quiet boutique development

• Two bedrooms with built-in robes

• Bathroom with shower and separate powder room

• Walk-in laundry with internal/external access + guest powder room

• Neat kitchen/dining flowing effortlessly to a spacious living area

• Ducted heating

• Large paved entertainment courtyard

• Secure garage via rear access

Offering comfortable, move-in-ready living and exciting scope for a cosmetic makeover, this two-bedroom townhouse will delight first-home buyers and astute investors alike.

Nestled within a quiet boutique development and surrounded by friendly neighbours, this instantly inviting home offers comfortable dual-level living and spacious outdoor entertaining in a dream lifestyle location.

Perched on the upper level are two carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes and a bright bathroom with separate powder room. Downstairs, free-flowing living spaces offer plenty of room to relax and entertain, delivering a generous, carpeted living zone and tiled kitchen/dining, with courtyard views to enjoy from the dinner table.

Step outside to enjoy the sunshine in the large, paved entertainer’s garden, where you’ll love hosting family and friends and tending to the established garden beds.

A walk-in laundry and a second powder room complete the floorplan, while secure off-street parking adds loads of appeal in this superb walk-to-everything location.

Why you’ll love this location:

Positioned only 5.1km* from the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant CBD and within easy strolling distance of local conveniences, this address offers a superb city-fringe lifestyle in a quiet pocket of Kensington dotted with parks and outdoor attractions.

Stroll to Local Folk in less than ten minutes* for a great morning coffee and walk to the Macauley Road shops, eateries and services in just 13 minutes*.

Newmarket Shopping Plaza and Kensington Station are also within easy walking distance, promising great shopping and easy city access at your fingertips.

Walk to a superb selection of parks, including the Women’s Peace Park, Riverside Park and JJ Holland Reserve and take a short stroll to follow the Maribyrnong River Trail past Flemington Racecourse, where you can often spot horses returning to the stables. Alternatively, cross the river and follow the trail to immerse yourself in the magnificent gardens of Footscray Park.

The historical Stockman’s Route offers yet another outdoor space to enjoy, while walking distance proximity to Kensington Primary School and Holy Rosary School and the short commute to Mt. Alexander College will appeal to those with kids.

*Approximate

Property History for 16 Birch Lane, Kensington, VIC 3031

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$715,000
24 Dec 2024
Listed for Rent
$440/w
12 Jul 2013
  • 24 Dec 2024
    Sold for $715,000
  • 01 Oct 2024
    Listed for Sale $720,000
  • 25 Jun 2013
    Listed for Rent $440 / week
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About Kensington 3031

The size of Kensington is approximately 2.1 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 13.6% of total area. The population of Kensington in 2016 was 10812 people. By 2021 the population was 10745 showing a population decline of 0.6% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Kensington is 30-39 years. Households in Kensington are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Kensington work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 48.70% of the homes in Kensington were owner-occupied compared with 45.30% in 2016.

Kensington has 7,385 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a 1.34% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 7.44% increase. As at 31 October 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Kensington is $1,198,991 while the median value for Units is $563,755.
  • Houses have a median rent of $650 while Units have a median rent of $550.
There are currently 21 properties listed for sale, and 4 properties listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 491 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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