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5 James Street
Preston VIC 3072

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 2
Floor area: 123m2
Land area: 429m2
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Property Details for 5 James St, Preston

5 James St, Preston is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 2 parking spaces and was built in 1940. The property has a land size of 429m2 and floor size of 123m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in January 2025.

Building Type
House
Year Built
1940
Floor Size
123m2
Land Size
429m2
Local Government
Darebin
Lot/Plan
25/LP2386

Last Listing description (April 2025)

Cleverly updated throughout the years, this delightful three bedroom plus office/study period home combines the grace of a bygone era with the functionality required for immediate occupancy. Boasting a well-zoned footprint, the single-storey property presents endless possibilities for comfortable family living. Gorgeous decorative ceilings soar over hardwood floors, while the formal dining room with a mantled heater leads to the neat kitchen/meals area. Its fully equipped in gas cooking appliances, stainless-steel dishwasher and great use of cabinetry. Additionally, an expansive family room progresses to the pet-friendly backyard featuring convenient laneway ROW. There is an entertainers deck that provides a serene vantage point overlooking the firepit and cubby house, thus creating an outdoor retreat catering to both adults and children. Whats more, the central bathroom with a corner shower and tiled bath accompanies restful bedrooms, two of which comprise built-in-robes. Further highlights include dedicated office/study space, heat/cooling, laundry, utility shed and carport parking. With a coveted address set in the sought-after zones of Coburg High and Bell Primary; its moments to the lush greenery of the Merri Creek Trail, Bell Street buses and Coburg Hill shops. Its also a quick five minute drive to Sydney Road amenities and vibrant Pentridge Village. All this, approximately only 9km to our bustling city centre.

Property History for 5 James St, Preston, VIC 3072

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
Last Sold
$1,300,000
28 Jan 2025
  • 28 Jan 2025
    Sold for $1,300,000
  • 08 Jan 2025
    Listed for Sale $1,190,000 - $1,250,000
  • 05 Mar 2022
    Sold for $1,190,000
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About Preston 3072

The size of Preston is approximately 11.5 square kilometres. It has 30 parks covering nearly 4.7% of 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 21,610 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Preston have seen a 16.08% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 10.01% increase. As at 28 February 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Preston is $1,251,239 while the median value for Units is $636,892.
  • Houses have a median rent of $650 while Units have a median rent of $550.
There are currently 63 properties listed for sale, and 46 properties listed for rent in Preston on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 958 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Preston.

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