79 Mcconnell St, Kensington is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 459m2 and floor size of 130m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2022.
On one Kensington's larger allotments (approx 458sqm) complete with city views, this distinctive Edwardian home delivers a family lifestyle of immediate quality and versatility along with endless potential to further enhance and extend in the future (STCA). Impeccably presented, the home's ready-to-enjoy interior boasts a wide central hallway accessing three generous bedrooms (large master) all with robes, as well as a contemporary-style bathroom with frameless rain-head shower and additional (second) WC. Adding to the appeal are the spacious and versatile north facing living/dining areas leading through to the modern timber-top kitchen complete with breakfast bar, ample cupboard space, stainless steel cooking appliances and Bosch dishwasher. High ornate ceilings and an abundance of natural light throughout, the home also includes ducted heating, evaporative cooling and additional ceiling fans, together with solid timber floors, data cabling and large laundry with excellent linen storage. Step outside to appreciate the sheer size of the block and elevated views on offer, plus the added advantage of a quality studio/home office (also with data connection), large under-house storeroom and lock-up garage to the wide ROW. A short stroll to village cafes and shops, Kensington Station (two stops to the CBD), choice of bus routes and the area's popular primary schools, it's also close to Racecourse Road trams, local parks and Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, as well as easy access to Citylink.
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 7,735 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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