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79 Mccracken Street
Kensington VIC 3031

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: -
Floor area: 135m2
Land area: 156m2
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Property Details for 79 Mccracken St, Kensington

79 Mccracken St, Kensington is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House and was built in 1910. The property has a land size of 156m2 and floor size of 135m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2017.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1910
Floor Size
135m2
Land Size
156m2
Local Government
Melbourne
Lot/Plan
2/LP33865

Last Listing description (December 2017)

Positioned for lifestyle advantage, One of the last un-renovated Victoria terraces in Kensington Village. This cute two bedroom Victorian is ideally placed just walking distance to Kensington Train Station and the culinary and retail delights of vibrant Macaulay Road.
Adorned with iron lacework, a traditional fa ade complete with picket fence reveals typically high ceilings embellished with roses within.
The entry hall is enhanced with an elegant corbelled arch and leads past two double bedrooms to a central lounge presenting a sealed open fireplace beckoning restoration.

Proceeding through the floor plan, the timber kitchen includes space for meals and a Chef freestanding cooker.
A bathroom and laundry complete the picture.
Outdoors, the rear yard backs onto a ROW displaying excellent potential for off-street parking.
This home would make a superb restoration project for renovators alternatively investors may choose to refresh and reap the rewards of a prime locale.
Similarly, those wishing to enter a popular city fringe market will love the proximity to a whole range of amenities.
Setting the scene for a fine future is a picturesque plantation streetscape adorned with like period homes, convenient to Newmarket Plaza, Newmarket Train Station, Racecourse Road shops and restaurants, Flemington Racecourse, JJ Holland Park, Kensington Primary School and the beautiful Maribyrnong River precinct.

Features
- Walk to Kensington Train Station and Macaulay Road cafes and shops
- Victorian charm and lifestyle advantages will tempt renovators, investors and city fringe buyers
- A traditional fa ade reveals high ceilings with roses and two generous bedrooms
- Central lounge with sealed OFP leads to the timber kitchen/meals area
- Close to Newmarket Plaza, Racecourse Road restaurants and the Maribyrnong River precinct
- A rear ROW presents excellent potential to incorporate off-street parking

Property History for 79 Mccracken St, Kensington, VIC 3031

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$881,000
07 Oct 2017
Listed for Rent
$215/w
13 Dec 2004
  • 07 Oct 2017
    Sold for $881,000
  • 04 Sep 2017
    Listed for Sale Not Disclosed
  • 29 Nov 2004
    Listed for Rent - Price not available
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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 7,735 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Kensington have seen a -13.78% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -6.10% decrease. As at 31 July 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Kensington is $1,099,858 while the median value for Units is $556,240.
  • Houses have a median rent of $740 while Units have a median rent of $600.
There are currently 12 properties listed for sale, and 8 properties listed for rent in Kensington on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 308 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Kensington.

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