7 Forest Road, Orbost, VIC 3888 sold on 11 August 2025 | OnTheHouse
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Sold on 11 Aug 2025 for $600,000

7 Forest Road
Orbost VIC 3888

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 20
Land area: 6368m2
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Property Details for 7 Forest Rd, Orbost

Building Type
Commercial
Land Size
6368m2
Local Government
East Gippsland
Lot/Plan
1/PS327507

Last Listing description (November 2025)

TAKING PRIDE OF PLACE OVERLOOKING THE BANKS OF THE MIGHTY SNOWY RIVER, THE ORBOST BUTTER FACTORY, ONE OF OUR MOST ICONIC SITES WITH GREAT RIVER VIEWS AND CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CBD.

The Orbost Butter Factory is one of Orbost's Largest and Most Iconic Buildings with its impressive street presence, iconic architecture and roofline, and an unbeatable location beside the Snowy River. With the capacity to hold several tenants in its 2,113sm building which is currently sectioned into 4 distinct leasable spaces (2 are currently occupied) this large commercial building not only offers owners a fantastic source of income but also provides a diverse range of development opportunities including Commercial, Industrial, Retail and even Residential Applications (STCA).

Features Include:

Land Holding of 6,368sm (Approximately 1.5 Acres)
96 Meter Street Frontage
Approximately 2113sm Under Roof (Half an Acre of Under Roof Space)
Currently Divided into 4 Main Lettable Areas (Potential for More)
Standalone Shed with High Roller Doors
3 Phase Power
Beautifully Renovated Section (Would suit many Retail Applications including Restaurants/Bars/Cafes)
Funky Studio Apartment (Owners Accommodation or AirBnB)
58 meters from the River (Spectacular River Views)
Multiple Income Streams - Money Producing Asset
Extensive Development Opportunities (STCA)
Currently has 1 tenant

NEW - Opportunity to secure a lease with varied size options available, please contact the listing agency for further details. (Leases by negotiation, must comply with current Vic retail/commercial lease requirements including durations of no less than 5 years).

These historic sites are rarely sold, here is your opportunity to secure not just a major piece of Orbost History, but an amazing piece of architecture with unlimited potential.

For all inquiries, please get in touch with Luke Oakley, inspections must be booked in advance and subject to the availability of access in some leased areas of the building.

PLEASE HIT THE BUTTON and CONTACT LUKE OAKLEY FOR MORE INFORMATION.

**Land and Building sizes quoted are approximate only and all purchasers must complete their due diligence before entering negotiations and or contacts**
https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/buying-and-selling-property/checklists/due-diligence

Property History for 7 Forest Rd, Orbost, VIC 3888

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$600,000
11 Aug 2025
  • 11 Aug 2025
    Sold for $600,000
  • 27 Mar 2025
    Listed for Sale $660,000 - $725,000 (+GST If Applicable)
  • 10 Jul 2024
    Listed for Sale $660,000 - $725,000 (+GST If Applicable)
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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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