79 Barnett Street, Kensington, VIC 3031 sold on 17 February 2026 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 17 Feb 2026 for $1,060,000

79 Barnett Street
Kensington VIC 3031

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
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Property Details for 79 Barnett St, Kensington

79 Barnett St, Kensington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1920. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in February 2026. There are other 2 bedroom House sold in Kensington in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1920
Local Government
Melbourne
Lot/Plan
1/TP431701

Last Listing description (July 2020)

A Victorian Sweetheart with an Inner City Soul and the added bonus of potential OSP via rear ROW

In this sweet row of Victorian terraces, this engaging 2 bedroom block fronted Victorian terrace is the urban lifestyle you've been dreaming of.With traditional heart of 19th century character coupled with a dynamic café lifestyle around the corner, this homely beauty enjoys an arched hallway, 2 double bedrooms (BIRs), a delightful living room with fireplace and access to a side decked walkway, modernised eat-in kitchen, and a combined laundry/bathroom.Retaining its Baltic pine floorboards, 12ft approx. ceilings, original ceiling roses and cast iron fireplaces, there's scope to make it your own by adding a stylish renovation to its original warmth. Complete with a paved courtyard garden featuring pedestrian access to a bluestone right of way (access via Robertson Street & Barnett Street), there's potential for off street parking if desired. A heartbeat to the trendy Macaulay Road shopping and café scene, station, a gorgeous playground and the local school, with easy CityLink access and within walking distance of Flemington Racecourse.• 4 principal rooms• Baltic pine floorboards, 12ft approx. ceilings• Paved courtyard with ROW pedestrian access• An unbeatable cosmopolitan lifestyle• An excellent first home, investment or renovator** CONDITION OF ENTRY We are currently restricted by Covid-19 Requirements in terms of number of people allowed in a property at the one time for inspections. Please refer to signage displayed at the front entrance to the property and follow the instructions as required. We thank you for your patience and understanding in assisting us with this compliance. **

Property History for 79 Barnett St, Kensington, VIC 3031

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,060,000
17 Feb 2026
  • 23 Jun 2020
    Sold - Price Undisclosed
  • 26 May 2020
    Listed for Sale Sold
  • 05 Feb 2019
    Listed for Rent $500 per 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 7,733 properties.

    There are currently 13 properties listed for sale, and 7 properties listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 312 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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