51 James St, Northcote is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 3 parking spaces and was built in 1890. The property has a land size of 799m2 and floor size of 200m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in October 2015.
'Buena Vista' (1885), the residence of schoolmaster and Northcote founding father Richard Tobin for 32 years, is a home of authentic character, rich in period detail and tastefully renovated, moments from High St and transport. Approached through a flourishing established garden on a magnificent block (800 sqm approx), it comprises 3 large BRs opening from a wide arched reception hall,
4th BR/study, graciously-proportioned sitting room, spacious dining room, sunroom flowing to deck and tranquil north-facing garden, country-style kitchen with pantry, Falcon gas range and marble benchtops, plus sunny bathroom/laundry. Features of this elegant home with fascinating links to Northcote's early history include several marble-mantelled OFPs, rich cornice detail, polished timber floors, hydronic heating and split-system a/c. Agent - hockingstuart
The size of Northcote is approximately 6.0 square kilometres. There are 23 parks, covering nearly 11.3% of the total area. The population of Northcote in 2016 was 24561 people. By 2021 the population was 25276 showing a population growth of 2.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Northcote is 30-39 years. Households in Northcote are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Northcote work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 60.30% of the homes in Northcote were owner-occupied compared with 58.60% in 2016.
Northcote has 14,380 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Northcote have seen a -4.82% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a 0.70% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
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