1/24 Ovando St, Preston is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1950. The property has a land size of 255m2 and floor size of 82m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2020.
Set at the front of a subdivided block of only two dwellings (no body corporate fees), this comfortable post-war home presents a brilliant opportunity to secure a quintessential Preston lifestyle in an enviably convenient position, close to its cosmopolitan heart and just moments from Northland. Ready to move in, with future scope to personalise, the substantial single storey layout is complemented by a sunny north aspect and secure double carport with removable shed.Beyond a leafy landscaped garden, this low-maintenance, energy efficient abode reveals a spacious light-filled living and dining room with polished hardwood floors that flow into three large bedrooms (main has full height built-in robes), serviced by a bright bathroom. Well-defined accommodation includes a neat kitchen with new quality fixtures (Neff oven and cooktop, Miele dishwasher) and a generous adjacent meals area. Step outside to the private limestone-paved courtyard complete with bench seating and pedestrian access a tranquil north-facing alfresco zone offering room to entertain or relax.In addition, it features a good-size internal laundry, split system heating/cooling, solar panels, a heat-pump hot water system, under-floor insulation and a double carport with a remote-control door and removable storage shed. Placed within metres of multiple bus routes, this property is also located just a short walk to city-bound trams along Plenty Road, popular High Street cafes, Preston Market, Bell station and a choice of great schools.
The size of Preston is approximately 11.5 square kilometres. There are 30 parks, covering nearly 4.7% of the total area. The population of Preston in 2016 was 32851 people. By 2021 the population was 33790 showing a population growth of 2.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Preston is 30-39 years. Households in Preston are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Preston work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 57.30% of the homes in Preston were owner-occupied compared with 56.70% in 2016.
Preston has 21,602 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Preston have seen a 1.25% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 9.04% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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