18/8 Howlett Street, Kensington, VIC 3031 sold on 01 December 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 01 Dec 2025 for $450,000

18/8 Howlett Street
Kensington VIC 3031

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 77m2
Land area: 2415m2
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Stockdale & Leggo Laverton/Altona/Point Cook
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Property Details for 18/8 Howlett St, Kensington

18/8 Howlett St, Kensington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 2000. The property has a land size of 2415m2 and floor size of 77m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2025. There are other 2 bedroom Unit sold in Kensington in the last 12 months.

Building Type
Unit
Year Built
2000
Floor Size
77m2
Land Size
2415m2
Local Government
Melbourne
Lot/Plan
18/PS428643

Last Listing description (January 2026)

Contemporary Living in the Heart of KensingtonStockdale & Leggo proudly presents this beautifully maintained two-bedroom apartment, perfectly positioned in one of Kensington's most sought-after pockets. Combining modern comfort with city convenience, this residence offers an outstanding lifestyle opportunity for first home buyers, downsizers, or savvy investors alike. Outstanding investment opportunity with potential rental return of $580-$600 per week.Step inside and discover a light-filled layout designed for easy living. The spacious kitchen, complete with ample storage and a quality Asco European dishwasher, seamlessly connects to the open-plan living and dining area. The private balcony provides a lovely green outlook - the perfect spot to relax and enjoy your morning coffee or unwind with family and friends.Both bedrooms are generously sized and feature built-in robes, while the central bathroom adds a touch of luxury with its 12-bar heated towel rail, Rheem hot water system, soft-close drawers, and designer Astrawalker tapware.Comfort is assured year-round with reverse cycle air conditioning. The home's clever design allows for excellent cross-ventilation and separates the bedrooms from the living area, creating a sense of space more akin to a house than an apartment.A well-maintained floating floor, this apartment is ready to move in and enjoy.Additional highlights include: Green outlook from both sides of the apartment, offering privacy and natural light Secure underground car park Exceptional proximity to four train stations - * 6 mins to South Kensington Train Station* 6 mins to Kensington Train Station* 5 mins to Newmarket & Showgrounds Train Station* 8 mins to Macaulay StationPLUS the 57 tram route connecting West Maribyrnong to Flinders Street Station.Not to forget about beautiful Maribyrnong River trails, and local cafes, shops, restaurants and much more left to explore!Perfectly situated near everything Kensington has to offer, this home blends low-maintenance living with unmatched urban convenience.Disclaimer:Please note that all information in this advertisement is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We recommend interested parties undertake their due diligence, please refer to the following link: http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist. Open for inspection times are subject to change; please check online on the day for the latest information.

Property History for 18/8 Howlett St, Kensington, VIC 3031

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$450,000
01 Dec 2025
Listed for Rent
$420/w
28 Sep 2020
  • 01 Dec 2025
    Sold for $450,000
  • 14 Nov 2025
    Listed for Sale SOLD!
  • 23 Sep 2020
    Listed for Rent $420 / week
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About Kensington 3031

The size of Kensington is approximately 2.1 square kilometres. There are 19 parks, covering nearly 13.6% of the 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 7,728 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a -11.38% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -3.90% decrease. As at 30 June 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Kensington is $1,105,970 while the median value for Units is $579,325.
  • Houses have a median rent of $730 while Units have a median rent of $590.
There are currently 13 properties listed for sale, and 8 properties listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 315 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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