55 Forest Road S, Lara, VIC 3212 | Property Value & History | OnTheHouse
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55 Forest Road S
Lara VIC 3212

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Car spaces: 2
Land area: 1153m2
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Property Details for 55 Forest Rd S, Lara

55 Forest Rd S, Lara is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces. The property has a land size of 1153m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2025.

Building Type
House
Land Size
1153m2
Local Government
Greater Geelong
Lot/Plan
9/LP132464

Last Listing description (June 2025)

Set in an enviable location on an enormous 1,153 sqm corner block approx. this 3 bedroom plus study home with two bathrooms will delight from the outset.

Placed on the cusp of the gorgeous Lara Lakelands providing a picturesque backdrop you are ideally located here.

With attractive street presence and verandahs spanning the full length of the dwelling across the front and the rear, you will always have much needed shade, shelter and a cool spot to enjoy the breeze on summer evenings.

A comfortable L-shaped lounge /dining area welcomes you into the home where near new carpets feature. A sliding door allows direct access to the outdoors.

From here the floor plan flows effortlessly through to the kitchen/meals and second living area offering good living spaces and an attractive kitchen with wall oven, dishwasher and ample cupboard storage where views out to the covered alfresco via a large box window invite the outdoors in or via another large set of sliding glass doors.

The master bedroom features a ceiling fan, built-in robes plus a full ensuite.

Bedroom two offers built-in robes along with a ceiling fan.

Bedroom three is carpeted and of a good size.

The home office has convenient built-in cupboards and could be adapted to an extra bedroom/nursery if required.

The family bathroom services all bedrooms with a separate toilet close by.

The laundry is fully equipped with a built-in linen cupboard.

Ducted heating and reverse cycle cooling will allow for comfortable living conditions all year long.

The large covered, steel framed alfresco, measuring approximately 7.4m x 5.2m, is a cool shaded area with a ceiling fan overhead and enjoys views to the established gardens maximising privacy and attracting plenty of bird life.

With room for two cars securely parked via two garages. The first measures approximately 9m x 4.4m and the second with dimensions of 7.6m x 4.6m approx.

Excellent side access ensures ample space for vehicles, trailers, boats, or even a caravan.

5Kw Solar and a water tank allow for environmentally friendly living.

Located within the Lara Lake Primary School Catchment Zone, close to shopping, a 5-minute drive to Lara train station and the Freeway minutes away, everything is within reach in this delightful home including the beautiful walking trail around the Lakelands precinct.

*Every precaution has been taken to establish the accuracy of the above information but does not constitute any representation by the vendor or agent.*

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Property History for 55 Forest Rd S, Lara, VIC 3212

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$650,000
31 Mar 2025
  • 31 Mar 2025
    Sold for $650,000
  • 21 Feb 2025
    Listed for Sale $679,000-$699,000
  • 14 Aug 1984
    Sold for $15,500
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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 12,229 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Lara have seen a 18.52% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 36.41% increase. As at 30 April 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Lara is $790,228 while the median value for Units is $548,978.
  • Houses have a median rent of $580 while Units have a median rent of $480.
There are currently 151 properties listed for sale, and 27 properties listed for rent in Lara on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 757 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Lara.

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