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278 Nicholson Street
Orbost VIC 3888

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 88m2
Land area: 631m2
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Property Details for 278 Nicholson St, Orbost

278 Nicholson St, Orbost is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 631m2 and floor size of 88m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in May 2024.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1940
Floor Size
88m2
Land Size
631m2
Local Government
East Gippsland
Lot/Plan
1/LP134317

Last Listing description (June 2024)

Situated on a corner allotment of approximately 629 square meters, this two-bedroom home represents great value for the first-home buyer or keen retiree. With some imagination, this little gem will once again shine.

This home comprises two bedrooms, an original kitchen with a dining area, a lounge room with an open fireplace and split-system air-conditioning, a bathroom, and laundry, all with hardwood timber floors, creating a great base for renovation. The roof has been replaced, and the external cladding has been upgraded to provide a low-maintenance exterior. The property is fenced and secure for kids or pets.

The backyard and single-car garage both have direct access from Mawson Street, with the main street frontage being along Nicholson St.

Property History for 278 Nicholson St, Orbost, VIC 3888

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$220,000
10 May 2024
  • 10 May 2024
    Sold for $220,000
  • 24 Nov 2022
    Listed for Sale NOW $275,000
  • 13 Aug 2016
    Sold for $105,000
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About Orbost 3888

The size of Orbost is approximately 208.6 square kilometres. It has 9 parks covering nearly 86.4% of total area. The population of Orbost in 2016 was 2227 people. By 2021 the population was 2264 showing a population growth of 1.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Orbost is 60-69 years. Households in Orbost are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Orbost work in a labourer occupation.In 2021, 73.70% of the homes in Orbost were owner-occupied compared with 69.90% in 2016.

Orbost has 1,645 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Orbost have seen a 72.76% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 64.80% increase. As at 31 October 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Orbost is $350,953 while the median value for Units is $324,271.
  • Houses have a median rent of $350.
There are currently 37 properties listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Orbost on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 59 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Orbost.

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