42 Parsons St, Kensington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1908. The property has a land size of 161m2 and floor size of 116m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in December 2023.
In a desirable urban setting moments from Kensington and Newmarket Village cafs, shops and restaurants, this eternally charming two bedroom Victorian home offers immediate comfort and future renovation potential (STCA). Revealed behind a captivating, double brick faade, the home's freshly painted interiors are defined by soaring ceilings with original rosettes, deep cornices and Baltic pine floorboards. Flowing from an arched hallway are two double bedrooms with timber mantled open fireplaces, with cast iron inserts, and custom-designed built-in-robes. A central bathroom leads through to a laundry space. Previously updated with a Smeg gas stove, the kitchen overlooks light and bright living, meals zones featuring a modern space heater. Whilst French doors and large windows provide easy connection to a brick paved alfresco area and coveted off street parking space accessed via sliding gates from Collett Street. Enviably positioned for lifestyle ease and city convenience, this centrally located home enjoys proximity to local parks, schools, CityLink, trams and trains to the CBD.
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 7,736 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:
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