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196 Balcombe Road
Mentone VIC 3194

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 136m2
Land area: 388m2
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Property Details for 196 Balcombe Rd, Mentone

196 Balcombe Rd, Mentone is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1941. The property has a land size of 388m2 and floor size of 136m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2023.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1941
Floor Size
136m2
Land Size
388m2
Local Government
Kingston
Lot/Plan
1/PS342351

Last Listing description (April 2017)

On a prime Mentone corner, where schools, restaurants, shops, station and beach are all just a heartbeat away, this character-filled 2-bedroom period home presents an exceptional opportunity for first home buyers and investors alike.
On its easy-care allotment (approx. 388sqm), with convenient driveway access off Elizabeth Street, the home opens into a wide entrance hall where hardwood floors flow to a formal lounge and dining room. Here, geometric ceiling panels and a striking stepped brick fireplace are fabulous reminders of a glamorous bygone era.
Including a sunny meals area, opening onto a private courtyard, the home also features a functional kitchen with plenty of cupboard & and preparation space along with easy access to the secure carport and rear laundry.

Both bedrooms are double-sized and benefit from built-in storage; they share a radiant central bathroom with WC. This lovely home also features ducted heating and split systems to both bedrooms plus meals area.
Providing comfortable accommodation as is, but with plenty of scope for some simple modern enhancements, this low maintenance property in the heart of vibrant Mentone could also be the ideal new home site for you and your family (STCA).
For all enquiries please contact Andrew Plousi 0411 799 023 Hodges Mentone.

Property History for 196 Balcombe Rd, Mentone, VIC 3194

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,162,000
20 May 2023
  • 20 May 2023
    Sold for $1,162,000
  • 08 Apr 2017
    Sold for $960,000
  • 14 Mar 2017
    Listed for Sale AUCTION SATURDAY AT 11.00
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About Mentone 3194

The size of Mentone is approximately 4.5 square kilometres. It has 13 parks covering nearly 5.9% of total area. The population of Mentone in 2016 was 12965 people. By 2021 the population was 13197 showing a population growth of 1.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Mentone is 40-49 years. Households in Mentone are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Mentone work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 65.60% of the homes in Mentone were owner-occupied compared with 62.90% in 2016.

Mentone has 8,012 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Mentone have seen a 32.78% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 15.91% increase. As at 31 December 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Mentone is $1,570,916 while the median value for Units is $715,987.
  • Houses have a median rent of $685 while Units have a median rent of $550.
There are currently 23 properties listed for sale, and 5 properties listed for rent in Mentone on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 424 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Mentone.

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