55 Benjamin Drive, Lara, VIC 3212 sold on 14 July 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 14 Jul 2025 for $660,000

55 Benjamin Drive
Lara VIC 3212

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 148m2
Land area: 697m2
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Property Details for 55 Benjamin Dr, Lara

55 Benjamin Dr, Lara is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1990. The property has a land size of 697m2 and floor size of 148m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2025. There are other 3 bedroom House sold in Lara in the last 12 months.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1990
Floor Size
148m2
Land Size
697m2
Local Government
Greater Geelong
Lot/Plan
350/LP126217

Last Listing description (July 2025)

Perfectly positioned on a generous 697m corner block, this beautifully presented home is an ideal choice for first-home buyers and growing families seeking space, comfort, and a move-in-ready lifestyle in the heart of Lara.

From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the welcoming street appeal with its established gardens and classic brick faade with wide verandahoffering the perfect spot to watch the kids play. Step inside to discover a warm, light-filled interior designed for easy family living, with generous windows framing green outlooks in every direction.

The home features three spacious bedrooms, including a private main suite with walk-in robe and ensuite. Each bedroom offers built-in storage and ceiling fans, while large windows invite in plenty of natural light. Two renovated bathrooms cater perfectly to busy mornings and family routines.

At the heart of the home, a modern, renovated kitchen showcases quality appliances, classic farmhouse sink, shaker cabinetry, timber benchtops, and tiled splashbacksideal for family meals and entertaining. The open-plan living and meals area connects seamlessly to the outdoors, with split-system heating and cooling ensuring year-round comfort.

A separate lounge with feature brickwork and Coonara-style wood heater creates a cosy second living zone, perfect for relaxed family nights or entertaining friends.

Outdoors, the backyard is designed for family fun. There's a huge paved entertaining area with built-in BBQ, shade-sail covered artificial lawn ideal for kids or pets, and established garden beds. There's plenty of room to play, entertain, or simply unwind. A wide driveway, double carport, and extra off-street parking make room for cars, trailers, or even the caravan for those family adventures.

Set in a quiet, established pocket of Lara, the home is moments from schools, parks, shops, Lara Train Station, and the Princes Freeway for easy commuting to Geelong or Melbourne. It's the complete family packageoffering space to grow, room to entertain, and all the modern comforts you need to feel at home from day one.

If you've been searching for the perfect first home or the ideal place to raise your family, this is your opportunity to secure an inviting, well-appointed property on a generous block in one of Lara's most convenient locations.

Do not miss an opportunity to inspect this home. Contact Byron at Filippi Property to schedule a viewing today.

Property History for 55 Benjamin Dr, Lara, VIC 3212

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$660,000
14 Jul 2025
  • 14 Jul 2025
    Sold for $660,000
  • 09 Jul 2025
    Listed for Sale $649,000 - $699,000
  • 13 Jun 2012
    Transferred
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About Lara 3212

The size of Lara is approximately 89.5 square kilometres. It has 45 parks covering nearly 6.7% of total area. The population of Lara in 2016 was 16355 people. By 2021 the population was 19014 showing a population growth of 16.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Lara is 30-39 years. Households in Lara are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Lara work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 76.10% of the homes in Lara were owner-occupied compared with 75.10% in 2016.

Lara has 12,200 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Lara have seen a 29.35% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 42.09% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Lara is $765,865 while the median value for Units is $523,887.
  • Houses have a median rent of $560 while Units have a median rent of $470.
There are currently 111 properties listed for sale, and 18 properties listed for rent in Lara on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 765 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Lara.

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