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38 Forest Road
Orbost VIC 3888

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
Floor area: 106m2
Land area: 746m2
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Property Details for 38 Forest Rd, Orbost

38 Forest Rd, Orbost is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 746m2 and floor size of 106m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in August 2019.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1960
Floor Size
106m2
Land Size
746m2
Local Government
East Gippsland
Lot/Plan
1/TP386699

Last Listing description (March 2025)

MULTI-USE PROPERTY WITH COMMERCIAL ZONING & PERFECTLY POSITIONED, IDEAL FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS, INVESTMENT OR RETIREMENT.

Located just minutes' walk from Orbost's CBD for shopping and eating, schools and parks including Orbost Beautiful sensory garden across the road, this delightful home offers a quiet location close to everything and at an affordable price, this property must make your inspection list!

KEY FEATURES.

Quiet Location, 759 Square Meter Land (Approximately)
3 Bedrooms (3rd Bedroom is a single room or ideal as a storage option or study)
Large Renovated Kitchen (Electric Cooking & Dishwasher)
Roomy Lounge with Gas Heating
Split System AC
Single Car Carport
Bungalow with Power & Concrete Floor
Garden Shed
Solar Panels & Inverter to cut the power bills down!
Zoned Commercial 1 Providing flexibility of use

This home has been around for approximately 100 years and is still set to provide a fantastic lifestyle for a new owner. Boasting 2 large bedrooms sharing a well-appointed bathroom complete with shower, vanity and toilet. There is a roomy lounger with lovely natural light, gas heating and split system AC plus a ceiling fan. The Kitchen has been tastefully renovated with lots of cabinet space, electric cooking, a dishwasher and loads of floorspace combined with the dining area which catches the morning sun.

Moving outside the backyard is a stone paved wonderland boasting a low maintenance approach to gardening with no mowing needed and minimal input to plants to keep them healthy and looking great. There are a variety of different trees, roses and vines set to explode into colour this spring! The property is fully fenced, there is a single carport, a garden shed to keep your tools and mower safe, and a bungalow that is ideal for a workshop space (could be a 4th bedroom or home office with a little work).

A very comprehensive home close to everything, the owner would like to entertain selling the art and furniture with the home as they are relocating overseas, so if you have a keen eye for art, want a home with a history and like walking to the shops this property needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Call Luke Oakley today for more information or to arrange inspection times.

WHY INVEST IN ORBOST
Escape the hustle and bustle and embrace the serene beauty of Orbost! Located in Far East Gippsland, this charming town offers the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. With essential amenities like a hospital and a P-12 College, along with cafes, shops, clubs, and pubs, Orbost ensures you have everything you need for a comfortable lifestyle.
What truly sets Orbost apart is its unbeatable location! Just a short 10-minute drive away lies Marlo, where the Mighty Snowy River meets the ocean, offering unparalleled coastal living and fantastic waterways providing some of the finest fishing spots in Victoria. Prefer a bit more action? Lakes Entrance, approximately a 35-minute drive, awaits with its vibrant atmosphere, bustling with activity and entertainment. Don't miss out on a unique real estate opportunity in Orbost! Contact us today to secure your slice of paradise!

https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/buying-and-selling-property/checklists

Property History for 38 Forest Rd, Orbost, VIC 3888

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$228,000
27 Aug 2019
  • 07 Mar 2025
    Listed for Sale $300,000
  • 23 Aug 2024
    Listed for Sale $300,000
  • 27 Aug 2019
    Sold for $228,000
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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 64.87% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 82.25% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

  • The median value for Houses in Orbost is $344,863 while the median value for Units is $359,304.
  • Houses have a median rent of $350.
There are currently 38 properties listed for sale, and 2 properties listed for rent in Orbost on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 61 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Orbost.

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